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Kokopelli Trail near Montrose, Colorado

Kokopelli Trail in Colorado

The Kokopelli Trail in Colorado is a renowned multi-use trail that stretches approximately 142 miles. It begins in Loma, an hour plus from Montrose, and stretches down to Moab, Utah. Established in 1989, the trail was named after Kokopelli, a Native American deity often depicted as a flute player. The trail offers a diverse and […]

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Navigating Montrose Real Estate

Navigating the Montrose Real Estate market is much simpler than those of larger communities if you know what you want. It may be more of a matter of availability and timing. When is the best time to buy a new home? Should you buy now or wait until prices come down? According to Kelly Godbey,

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Domingue-Escalante in Colorado

Dominguez-Escalante in Colorado

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (NCA) near Montrose in Colorado features rugged canyons, ancient petroglyphs and diverse wildlife. This area covers over 200,000 acres of protected lands. Named for two Spanish explorers, later become part of the Old Spanish National Historic Trail, a 19th-century land trade route. The scenery features red-rock canyons and sandstone bluffs showcasing

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National Treasures near Montrose Colorado

National Treasures near Montrose

Montrose serves as a gateway to some of most breathtaking national treasures and their natural landscapes in the United States. Parks like Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park, with its steep canyon walls or the Colorado National Monument with its towering rock formations. There is Mesa Verde which contains hundreds of its ancient cliff dwellings. Over the

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Popular Home Styles

Listed below are several popular home styles, many of which have recently been given a new twist. Check out these styles and see if your preferred style is on the list. Craftsman – Celebrate simple beauty and attention to detail with handcrafted elements. Named for the skilled craftsmanship involved, it features millwork and artisanal details. 

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Preparing for Retirement

Preparing for retirement the right way can be as easy as shifting your mindset from “I can’t afford that,” to “How can I afford that.” This is what Robert Kiyosaki wrote in his recent blog, “How You’ve Learned to Prepare for Retirement is All Wrong.” Kiyosaki believes those retiring should look for investment vehicles that

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Spending confidently in retirement in Montrose

Spending Confidently in Retirement

Spending confidently in retirement is not always what one thinks of when retiring.  Recent research suggests less than half of retiree’s plan to spend down their savings.  Jacob Schroeder, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, wrote an article about how to spend savings confidently.  In it he discusses research showing not only were retiree’s not spending down but

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Mountain Bicycling Colorado

Bicycling Colorado

Bicycling Colorado Bicycling Colorado takes on many different styles.  Biking enthusiasts are in for a treat near Montrose, where the diverse terrain offers a perfect playground. Whether you’re looking to embark on a scenic road tour, tackle the trails with a robust mountain bike, enjoy the ease of an e-bike, or challenge yourself with fat-tire

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