A beloved team in the Duke City and beyond, the Albuquerque Isotopes is the AAA affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. In 2003, the minor-league team took the place of the Albuquerque Dukes—and you’ll still see fans wearing that team’s logo at the stadium. The intimate stadium is one of the nicest in minor-league baseball, with great restaurants, a specialty craft...

Fairplay bills itself as the trout fishing capital of Colorado. The South Platte River, streams, and reservoirs around Fairplay are well known to Colorado fishing folk. If you’re interested in a day of guided fishing in this state, check out Colorado Trout Hunters located in Morrison, CO. A license is required to fish in Colorado streams and rivers.

You can play golf where dinosaurs roamed 64 million years ago. Fossil Trace, ranked among the best golf courses in the Denver area, delivers unusual opportunities for golfers of any level. The Jim Engh design incorporates part of an old quarry where you’ll see the remnants of old clay mining equipment. Fossils of plants and Triceratops footprints are visible near...

Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway (Guanella Pass Rd/Co Rd 381) goes 23 miles from the Georgetown, an historic silver mining town, over the mountain to the town of Grant on US 285. The road follows an old wagon route, so expect lots of tight curves and steep drop-offs from the edge of the road. The road climbs to 11,700...

No posh or glitter, just a relaxed vibe coming from friends and families who flock to Winter Park Resort. The resort, which has been owned by the City of Denver for over 50 years, is in the Rockies approximately 70 miles from the city. The ride alone, when the weather is good, is worth the trip. Skiing “The Park” is...

This annual rugby sevens competition in the region where this version of the sport was invented. Each of ten border towns (this entry’s map marker is at Melrose) hosts a day-long competition in April or May – the cumulative results of which determine who’s King of the Sevens.

The New Year in Kirkwall kicks off with The Ba’, a free-for-all ball game played in the town’s crowded streets. Scrums can involve more than 300 men and broken and cracked ribs are not uncommon!

Since the 1970s, people the world over have become more and more obsessed with martial arts, and the ancient fighting technique of Muay Thai has likewise enjoyed a rise in popularity on an international scale. Many foreigners come to Thailand to study and practice Thai boxing, and Muay Thai teachers often spend time abroad in Europe to give workshops and...

No big surprise in a college town, there may be more bicycles in Boulder than cars. But, look at the ages of people riding bikes and you’ll see that many are adults heading to work or for an after-work spin. Bicycles are a great way to get around town and to experience the area. Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks....

The National Center for Atmospheric Research is a non-governmental entity that collaborates with universities and institutions in the areas of weather and earth sciences. I. M.Pei designed the fabulous Mesa Laboratory, building, located 600 feet above the city. Tours daily at noon. You can see their supercomputers and learn about global warming, weather patterns, weather satellites, see a simulated tornado...

Rainbow trout, bass, crappies, brown trout, salmon. Summit County can satisfy anyone who fishes because you’ll have your choice of fishing in the huge Dillon Reservoir or blue medal streams by the roadside, spinners to flys and waders to boats. Outfitters and renting equipment Local outfitters can take care of you for a day, provide rental equipment, and give advice...

What a great way to enjoy the mountain scenery without having to work for it; especially if you’re heading up over 11,000 feet. Several stables offering trail rides are usually open from June through September. (Late September is a great time to view the aspen gold.) At any time of year it’s possible to see deer, elk, moose of possibly...

From a float trip to exciting rapids, there are Colorado raft trips for everyone. These companies have offices in Summit County, so can give you information about raft trips reachable from here, and current information about water levels on the rivers. AVA provides raft trips from several towns including Breckenridge (800) 370-0581). Kodi Rafting (877) 747-7238) offers approximately 30 different...

Long before Byron Bay’s sheltered beaches and warm-all-year water put it on the learn-to-surf map, there was Rusty Miller, 1965 US surfing champion, who moved to Byron in the early 1970s and became the area’s first surfing instructor. Now, unlike most other surf schools in Byron, Miller and his daughter Taylor specialise in private lessons and surf coaching sessions. They...

On a summer afternoon when you see folks headed past the Arcata Plaza carrying seat cushions, it is time for peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Yes, even Humboldt County has a semi-pro baseball team. Games are fun, with the community coming out in droves to celebrate their local athletes. The season runs from June through August. Plenty of local shops sell...

In many ways Australia is defined by sport, and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has played a major part in our sporting success since 1981. This is where many of our most famous athletes have lived and trained and where they are remembered and immortalized. Take a tour and go behind the scenes where you may even see some...

Cubs tickets are among the most expensive in Major League Baseball (avg ticket $58). But you do have money-saving options. 1. Check online to see what’s available. The Upper Deck Reserved (infield) seats, sections 513-517, are usually good value. They’re way at the top of the stadium, but have a nice view of the on-field action and Lake Michigan. If...

Sox tickets are easier and cheaper to get than Cubs tickets. Sell-outs usually aren’t an issue. Try the box office before the game. There are often good deals on Sundays, when you can get decent seats for $10-20. US Cellular Field – aka The Cell – sports cool features, such as the Bullpen Bar, where you sip your beer practically...

Vis Town is located in the north-eastern part of the island Vis. This is the place where the ferry from Split will drop you off. During World War II the island was used as a base for coordinating partizan military operations. You’ll find most of these abandoned bunkers and caves (including Tito’s bunker), along with remains of Yugoslav military objects...