Rich Grant, Author At GoNOMAD Travel

Rich Grant

About Rich Grant

Rich Grant is a freelance travel writer in Denver, Colorado, and an active member of the SATW and NATJA. He is co-author with Irene Rawlings of "100 Things to Do in Denver Before You Die," published by Reedy Press. Originally from New York, he was at Woodstock in 1969, before moving West as a ponytailed, pot-smoking hippie driving a VW bug. Today he is pretty much the same, but driving an old Honda CRV. Some of his early stories appear on his blog, WalkingAndDrinkingBeer.com.

Posts by Rich Grant:

Wooden Ships, Iron Men and Patrick O’Brian

Exploring the rich history of sailing vessels around the world, inspired by author Patrick O’Brian who wrote 20 books about seafaring and naval battles.

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Fantastic Photos Taken from Parking Lots

Photos shot in famous parking lots around the west. Dramatic shots taken right from the comfort of the parking lot at Arches and other western US parks.

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Tiny Town just outside out Denver is a miniature village with full operating steam locomotives that circle the dozens of little houses of this tiny village on a mile long track. Rich Grant photos.

Riding the Railroads in Colorado

Riding the Rails across Colorado. A guide to the steam-powered and narrow guage railroad excursions you can take in Colorado, and the railroad museums.

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Denver: 6 of the Best Hikes, from a Local

Hiking in Denver. Here is a local’s choice of the six best places to hike in and around Denver and Golden, Colorado, with trails and steeps for any hiker.

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Five Ways to Get High in Colorado

Colorado Highs: Sure, you know one way, but here are a half a dozen great places to gain altitude in the Centennial State, from the Great sand dunes to Telluride’s gondola, to the long drive up Mount Evans.

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