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Coors Field and the Colorado Rockies Located in Denver, Colorado

Home of the Colorado Rockies, Coors Field located in Colorado's LoDo district (lower downtown) offers a great afternoon or evening of fun. This mile-high stadium was opened in 1995 and is home to many baseball fans all season long.

The stadium cost close to $215 million to build, but the expense was well worth it. Offering views of the mountainside from the seats along first and second base and drawing record number of attendiees every season. The stadium has two different seat colors, green seats for lower levels and purple seats signifying exactly one mile above sea level. The stadium is kept clean making it a great family spot on a Denver weekend.

Finding Direction Without A Compass and Time without a Watch

Hiking in remote areas is a great experience if approached with due regard for fitness, safety and skill. An important skill is the ability to navigate with or without compass and map. Ideally, no one should ever head off the beaten track without map or compass, but what if you lose or damage your compass? Here are a few basic skills that could one day be of use. Compass

Finding direction by using your watch...
If you have a watch that is set to local time, you can always quickly determine the approximate points of the compass as long as the position of the sun is visible. The method used varies depending upon which hemisphere (northern or southern) that you happen to be living in. The following methods are described using an analog watch, (that's a watch with an hour and a minute hand) but they can be applied just as well if you own a digital watch. Just use your imagination to superimpose the 12 hourly numerals and the relevant position of the "hour hand" on the face of your digital watch. If your watch happens to be adjusted for daylight saving at the time, then remove the daylight saving for greater accuracy. This method will give you a good approximation of true north or south but is not intended as a substitute for the accuracy of a compass and the closer you are to the Equator, the less accurate.

Hiking Trails at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Garden of the Gods located in Colorado Springs is open year-round, offering incredible views of Colorado's most unique rock formations. Entrance to this National Natural Landmark is free, a wish by Charles Elliot Perkins, whose children donated the park to the state of Colorado in 1909.

Garden of the Gods

There are a variety of trails throughout the park for hikers, bikers and even equestrians. The park covers approximately 1390 acres of land and offers views of the famous Balance Rock and Siamese Twins. The trails for the most part are fairly level and are well paved offering easy access for all ages. However, keep in mind these trails can be extremely busy during holidays and summer seasons. Most trails circle around offering views of the hogbacks from a variety of angles. You'll often find rock climbers scaling the sandstones, if you are looking to rockclimb in these areas, you should review the regulations before planning your trip.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a lifelong dream for many outdoor enthusiasts. While some have managed to traverse it from end to end, others have taken advantage of vacations in the comfort of Marriott timeshare to tackle this gargantuan trail in small increments. Fortunately timeshare for sale are located all along the East Coast and can be easily traded as you make your way from Georgia peaches to Maine blueberries.