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Summer in the Rockies R
ocky Mountain resort towns bustle in winter, but when the snow melts, they’re
even more appealing for those seek- ing an outdoorsy getaway. Plus, nu- merous locations include discounts for servicemembers. Rocky Mountain Blue at Keystone
Resort (
www.rockymountainblue .com) (90 minutes west of Denver) is exclusively for military members. Managed by the 10th Force Support Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Acad- emy in Colorado Springs, Colo., this family-friendly resort offers hiking, rafting, horseback riding, wagon rides, mountain biking, and golf — plus great dining, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Call (866) 768-2583. Every guestroom at Old Town
Guesthouse (www.oldtown-guest
house.com) in historic Old Colorado City features a private hot tub or
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sauna, fireplace, and mountain-view balcony. A three-course breakfast and afternoon wine reception are included in your stay. Cog Railway, Seven Falls, and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are a short drive away, and the U.S. Olym- pic training center and downtown Colorado Springs are 2 miles east. Call (719) 632-9194. YMCA of the Rockies has two loca- tions with family-friendly summer ac- tivities. Snow Mountain Ranch (www
.snowmountainranch.org) near Win- ter Park boasts a summer tubing hill that’s free for guests. And YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center (www
.ymcarockies.org), adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, offers free ecology-oriented activities. Ask about the “Military Getaway” package. Call (888) 613-9622. The Outlook Lodge (www.outloo
kgmf.com), surrounded by wilderness
but just 20 minutes from Colorado Springs, is an 1889 six-room Victorian- style retreat with a full kitchen, library with books about the region, living and dining room, and laundry room. Outside, there’s a large wraparound porch and patio with dining area and fireplace. Call (855) 463-2557. Crested Butte, an 1880s mining
town known as the “Wildflower Capi- tal of Colorado” (above), is made up of colorful Victorian buildings hous- ing eateries, nightspots, galleries, and unique shops. The town hosts a music festival, free outdoor concerts, evening art walks, and an arts festival. Crested Butte Lodging (
www.crest
edbuttelodging.com) will help you track down a place to stay. Call (888) 412-7310. Or check out The Ruby of Crested Butte (
www.therubyofcrest
edbutte.com). Call (800) 390-1338. — Maryann Hammers
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