Centennial Silver
Rock ‘N Roll In The Rockies
America’s “Alps” are generally known to be the Colorado Rockies, and the skiing in winter compares pretty favorably with that in Switzerland and Austria. The Colorado Rockies are home to many world-class ski resorts and the region is dotted with historic mining towns from the 19th Century as well as some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Colorado is a significant state with many miles separating each ski resort or vacation destination. Depending upon the extent of your vacation time, you may want to consider this when selecting an area of Colorado to visit.
Southwestern Colorado is a stunning location to visit with amazing mountain views and abundant outdoor activities in the winter and summer months alike. Durango in particular, near Purgatory Ski Resort, has outstanding ski runs, snow mobile trails, cross country skiing trails and lodging with views of the majestic San Juan Mountain Range. Purgatory Ski Resort itself has tasty dining choices, but a trip into town for shopping and more great dining options are close by and transportation is easily accessible.
The town of Silverton is close to Durango, which you can travel to via the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which takes you through a winding beautiful mountain track. You can also take Hwy 550, which by automobile, is also a beautiful drive. Silverton is an old mining town, overflowing with old west flavor including saloons with piano players, gun fights, horse back riding, hiking and old fashioned ice cream parlors. Mining is no longer operational in Silverton, but a few shops sell all the fools gold and mining accessories a person can ever hope for.
Mesa Verde National Park is close to Durango as well and contains wonderful cliff dwellings of Native Americans over 700 years old. See the hieroglyphs carved into walls, ancient artifacts, and numerous dwellings preserved. There are quite a few vacation lodges surrounding Mesa Verde. For information on vacation lodging, contact Mesa Verde National Park.
Four Corners National Monument is also in Southwestern Colorado, the only place in the U.S. where you can be in 4 states (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah) at one time. Navajo Indians sell their turquoise and silver jewelry all throughout this area along with their handsome weaving. If you haven’t ever tried Navajo flat bread, you are in for a treat as it is all hand made fresh that day.
Heading northward along U.S. Highway 550 along the Uncompaghre River, you will encounter a number of scenic and historic towns including Telluride, Ouray and Ridgeway. You and your family could easily spend several weeks in this part of the Centennial State, and luckily, there is no shortage of Colorado vacation rentals all along the way, many of which are bed and breakfast houses in meticulously restored Victorian-style properties, giving you a sample of what life might have been like during the heyday of Colorado’s mining industry and the “Robber Baron” Era.
Southwestern Colorado is a breathtaking place to go to see for tourists who enjoy an active life style in the great outdoors. Camp sites are everywhere, RV campgrounds are all over this great state, as well as fantastic Colorado condo rentals. Any area west of the Rocky Mountain Front Range in Colorado is spectacular scenery with all kinds of outdoor activities from river sports to hiking to simply sitting around a camp fire.
Silver Dart Centennial Flight Baddeck 2009
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Wallace Centennial 54-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8 $199.00 To commemorate 100 years of crafting fine flatware, Wallace designed the Centennial flatware pattern. Each handle features three sweeping sculpted pleats that terminate at three bands that encircle each utensil’s neck. Subtle faceting on the handle tips furthers the flatware’s classic display. The set offers service for eight. Each placesetting consists of a hollow-handle 9-inch knife, a 7-7/8-inc… |
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Montana Centennial Souvenir Spoon Chrome Charming addition to your collection!… |
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Sterling Silver Centennial Opener $179.95 Modern Technology, Antique Charm These ingenious 19th century American reproductions open both standard and flanged bottles. They can clamp directly onto your table or can be displayed on one of our handsome table stands featured below. Opening your wine has never been easier – with one swing of the handle, the cork is penetrated and removed! To re-cork your wine, simply reverse the motion. The po… |
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The Art of the Song $8.61 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Kiri Sings Kern: Dame Kiri TeKanawa $9.38 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Life Upon the Wicked Stage $27.98 … |
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3.6 cu. ft. Capacity DOE Equivalent High-Efficiency Bravos X Top Load Washer White $677.56 This36 cu ftDOE equivalent high-efficiency EcoConservetrade washer uses over 70 less water and energy than pre-2004 traditional top load washers The IntelliCleantrade impeller delivers increased wash action and better cleaning performance The 2X life…… |
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Zippo #8 High Polish Chrome Lighter (Silver, 5 1/2×3 1/2-cm) $27.23 Chevrolet Centennial Lighter with High Polish Chrome FinishGenuine Zippo windproof lighter packaged in a cardboard gift box with the famous Zippo lifetime guarantee.Made in the USA… |
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Titanic Coal Silver Plated Centennial Edition Keychain $14.99 TITANIC COAL, CRAFTED INTO COLLECTIBLE PIECES OF HISTORY. THIS SILVER PLATED CENTENNIAL EDITION KEY CHAIN. CONTAINS AUTHENTIC COAL RECOVERED FROM THE TITANIC. COAL “CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY” FROM R.M.S. TITANIC, INC. PRESENTED IN A CLEAR PROTECTIVE CLAM SHELL SHOWING THE 29 BOILERS THAT POWERED THE SHIP. ***dimensions 4.75″ long with a 2.50″ ring…. |
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway 5/8 Centennial Sterling Silver Logo on Nickel Plated Money Clip $42.31 Enjoy this official Indianapolis Motor Speedway licensed money clip. A great gift for any IMSExpress your racing pride with men’s accessories from LogoArt®.The money clip measures 2″L x 3/4″WCustom-made and captured in expensive metal molds for optimum detailRhodium plated to provide a beautiful lasting finishThe logo is hand polished to a brilliant shine, then affixed to the nickel-plated money … |