The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park is home to many legends – perhaps none more famous than Stephen King’s stay in Room 217. But paranormal activity abounds at the historic hotel.
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A man posted video of his ‘private jet’ experience when he was the only passenger on his Delta flight
Last week @Delta gave me my own private jet…kind of. pic.twitter.com/p14OGLw1jv
— vincent peone (@vincentpeone) August 12, 2019
- A Delta passenger experienced the private jet life when he was the only customer on his flight from Aspen, Colorado, to Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Vincent Peone posted a video to Twitter showing how personalized and surreal the whole experience was.
- Because the FAA requires all commercial flights to follow certain procedures, the flight attendants still went through the normal welcome and safety presentations — with a few little modifications for Peone.
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Hong Kong tourist falls hundreds of feet into Grand Canyon while attempting to snap a photo
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An international tourist died after he fell hundreds of feet into the Grand Canyon while trying to take photos on Thursday near the rim of Eagle Point, according to David Leibowitz, a spokesman for Grand Canyon West.
Leibowitz said a tour group from Hong Kong was visiting the Grand Canyon, and many of the tourists were taking photos very close to the rim of the canyon.
While attempting to snap a photo at Eagle Point, adjacent to the popular Skywalk attraction, a man from the group accidentally fell off the rim and into the canyon.
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Haunted Hotels: The Stanley Hotel
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Address: 333 E Wonderview Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 577-4000
- 3-star hotel
- Opened in 1909
- 142-rooms
- Five miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park
- 2 fine-dining restaurants, cafe and whiskey bar.
- Spa treatments
- Guided tours which feature the history and alleged paranormal activity of the site.
- The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, was Stephen King’s real-life inspiration for The Shining.
- Room 217 at The Stanley Hotel has been described by guests to be a hotbed of paranormal activity.
- Guests have described personal items being moved, lights turning on and off, Sounds of children’s laughter and footsteps in the hallway.
- Resident psychic and a professional paranormal investigator on staff
- Offers 5-hour ghost hunt at the hotel $50
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“A Houston man who was visiting Estes Park’s Stanley Hotel recently captured a ghostly image when he tried to take a panoramic photo of the stairwell and lobby. Henry Yau says he doesn’t remember anyone standing in the grand stairwell when he took the photo. He didn’t notice the figure seemingly standing in the middle until the next morning.” – 9News
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Denver Vacation – Deals & Packages!
Regarded as the best place to live in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, Denver is the capital city of Colorado and an economic and cultural hub of the region. It was founded by gold diggers as a temporary settlement during Pike’s Peak Gold Rush in 1858 AD and was characterised by numerous gold mines in its stretch. Once the madness subsided, the mining sites began to disappear just as quickly as they had appeared. Later, the place became a prominent dwelling place in the state and was named Denver, and is currently the second most populated city in south-western US.
Places of Interest in Denver
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver Center for the Performing Arts in Larimer Square, is the most prominent cultural center of Denver. It heralds contemporary Amrican styles of performing arts, and is more than renowned for the Boettcher Concert Hall, Auditorium Theater and Ellie Caulkins Opera House. A night out here often blissfully turns into a cherishable experience of watching a theatrical performance in Broadway Show.
United States Mint
U.S. Mint is one of the six most significant facilities of the US. This is where the American currency is made and some parts of the country’s gold reserves are stored, thus making this monetary institution crucial to the nation’s financial identity. United States Mint offers free guided tours of the facility to its visitors and illuminates them about the history and process of printing a dollar. However, please note that reservations need to be scheduled online.
Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, Gateway, Colorado
43200 Hwy. 141
Gateway, CO 81522
TOLL FREE: 866-671-4733
Founded by the creator of the Discovery Channel, Gateway Canyons resort is located in the red rock canyons of western Colorado, just 1 hour southwest of Grand Junction. It is a 58 room luxury outpost in the heart of the American west. Once you arrive you can enjoy many things to do including horseback riding, hiking, fishing, biking, disc golf, rafting, kayaking, jeep and ATV tours and more. The resort boasts the Gateway Colorado Auto Museum featuring 45 vintage autos. Indulge in the new Spa or relax by the pool.
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ROOMS & SUITES
Recently, Gateway Canyons Resort underwent a 20 million dollar renovation project. Each room has been refurbished and redecorated, reflecting the area’s Southwestern aesthetic. Kiva Lodge rooms feature new linens, redesigned bathrooms with updated fixtures, and up-to-date business amenities such as generous work spaces and wireless high-speed internet access. From the luxurious Kiva Lodge shared suites with a dining room, small kitchen, living room and outdoor patio, to our brand new Kayenta Lodge accommodations, we pay extreme attention our resort rooms to ensure you are comfortable and well rested each morning we share with you.
Casita
- One bedroom suites
- 853 sq ft
- Fireplace
- Private decks with fire pits
- Custom artisan furnishings from Peru
- Views of the Palisade
- Outdoor showers
- 5-fixture bathrooms with free standing tubs
Hacienda Casitas
- One bedroom suites
- 1,180 sq ft accessible unit
- Fireplace
- Private decks with fire pits
- Custom artisan furnishings from Peru
- Vaulted open beam ceilings
- Views of the Palisade
- Outdoor showers
- Large, tall windows to maximize views
- 5-fixture bathrooms with free standing tubs
Stargazer Casitas
- One bedroom suites
- 1,642 sq ft 2nd floor unit
- 858 sq ft second unit
- 2 levels with upstairs den and gazing deck
- 2 fireplace option
- Private decks with fire pits
- Some units with outdoor spas
- Custom artisan furnishings from Peru
- Vaulted open beam ceilings
- Views of the Palisade
- Outdoor showers
- Large, tall windows to maximize views
- 5-fixture bathrooms with free standing tubs
KIVA LODGE
Deluxe Rooms
- 485 square feet of luxury
- Each king room accommodates up to two people
- Each double queen room accommodates up to four people
- One king-size or two queen-sized SpringAir pillow-top bed(s)
- High-definition television
- Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker
- Desk and sitting area
- Spa-quality body care products
- Luxury robes Premium Rooms
- 600 square feet of deluxe luxury
- Each king room accommodates up to two people
- Each double queen room accommodates up to four people
- One king-size or two queen-size SpringAir pillow-top bed(s)
- High-definition television
- Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker
- Desk and sitting area
- Gas fireplace
- Spa-quality body care products
- Luxury robes
Signature Room with Hot Tubs
- 600 square feet of deluxe luxury
- Each king room accommodates up to two people
- Each double queen room accommodates up to four people
- One king-size or two queen-size SpringAir pillow-top bed(s)
- Outdoor hot tub
- High-definition television
- Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker
- Desk and sitting area
- Gas fireplace
- Spa-quality body care products
- Luxury robes
KAYENTA LODGE
Deluxe Rooms
- 475 square feet of luxury
- Accommodates two people
- Oversized single king bedroom
- Interior fireplace
- Lower level rooms have a private outdoor patio with built-in fire pit
- Upper level rooms have a private outdoor balcony with freestanding fire bowls
- High-definition television
- Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker
- One king-size SpringAir pillow-top bed
- Spa-quality body care products
- Luxury robes
Premium Rooms
- 650 square feet of luxury
- Accommodates two people
- Separate oversized king bedroom
- Living area with sleeper sofa
- Interior pass-through fireplace
- Lower level rooms have a private outdoor patio with built-in fire pit
- Upper level rooms have a private outdoor balcony with freestanding fire bowls
- High-definition television
- Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker
- One king-size SpringAir pillow-top
- Spa-quality body care products
- Luxury robes
Signature Room with Hot Tubs
- 650 square feet of luxury
- Accommodates two people
- Separate oversized king bedroom
- Living area with sleeper sofa
- Interior pass-through fireplace
- Lower level rooms with a private outdoor patio, in-ground hot tub and fire pit
- High-definition television
- Wet bar, mini refrigerator and coffee maker
- One king-size SpringAir pillow-top bed
- Spa-quality body care products
- Luxury robes
ACTIVITIES
Hiking & Climbing
Whether heading out with a guide into the vast high-desert landscape or meandering along the resort grounds, you’ll find a Colorado hiking adventure to suit your interest and ability. While at Gateway, take a leisurely hike through desert ranch land, look for spectacular back views of the impressive Palisade, or get your heart pumping with a climb to the top for a spectacular view of the world. Expert-led Colorado hiking tours are offered as half and full-day journeys into the surrounding canyons and high desert Ponderosa Pine forests. Self-guided Colorado hiking experiences are charted on adventure maps for guests who prefer a solo trek in the wilderness and backcountry.
Off-Road Touring
SHOOTING SPORTS
Mountain Biking
Palisade Ranch
Spanning more than 500 acres with a generous network of well-marked Colorado horseback riding trails that climb over 1,500 feet in elevation, the facility provides spectacular access to the area’s riches. Our experienced guides will take you on an exploration of the base of the Uncompahgre Plateau, the surrounding picturesque desert and red rock canyons. Both beginners and advanced riders are sure to enjoy the ride.
The Palisade Ranch property is located south of Grand Junction on scenic by-way 141, just a short distance from Gateway Canyons, a full service resort. We are a unique family-style dude ranch near Utah.
Dude Ranch
If you’re looking for the ultimate Colorado dude ranch experience, come to Palisade Dude Ranch at Gateway Canyons Resort.
Dude ranch packages are all-inclusive (breakfast & lunch included – one dinner offered per 3-night stay). Each package offers:
- Daily guided rides at the base of Uncompahgre Plateau
- Cattle drives
- Ranching education
- Roping lessons
- Some fun competition
- Daily meals
- Activity credits
- A beautiful fireside cookout swapping tall tales under the stars
