business getaways & experiences
Discovery Retreats blend lifelong learning with unique getaway experiences. Inspired and developed by John Hendricks, the founder of the Discovery Channel, these events provide a gathering place for the incurably curious to mingle with leading visionaries on compelling topics – ranging from curiosity and happiness to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence and beyond.
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adventures for the mind
Tap into your curious side and let your spirit soar with the all-new Curiosity Adventures, a series of hands-on workshops and presentations led by passionate experts. Retrace the steps of outlaws, pioneers, prospectors and colorful characters who created Gateway’s history. Step back in time to the Jurassic age and kick up dust where dinosaurs once roamed. Let an astronomer navigate your journey through the night sky. Experience for yourself unlimited opportunities and welcome a new perspective as you unlock your Curiosity Adventure.
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luxury accommodations
If you’ve never had the chance to watch the sun rise in a red rock canyon, now is the time. At Gateway Canyons Resort in Western Colorado, each day of your visit begins in golden light as the sun illuminates our towering peaks of granite and sandstone in shades of amber and ochre. Across the canyon floor, sunrise moves silently into our valley, warming each cavern, mantle and peak. There is no better place in the world to awaken with nature. This resort has it all.
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scenic air tours
Come fly with us over the red rock deserts, or the majestic mountain peaks of Colorado and Utah. Through areas like Canyonlands and historical Mesa Verde, see the vast landscape of the movie-making areas of Utah. Soar along snow-capped mountain peaks over the world-class resorts of Aspen, Telluride, and Vail. Feel the spirit of the West in a way you’ve never imagined. Our experienced pilots and crew will educate and inspire you as they share their sky adventure.
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extreme off-road truck experience
Experience one of the most exhilarating driving adventures of a lifetime, right here at Gateway Canyons! Introducing Driven Experiences, a uniquely designed series of off-road driving packages that deliver an extreme experience and the adrenaline rush you long for! We have developed an immersive line-up of interactive workshops and seminars, led by our passionate and seasoned experts. Learn about vehicle dynamics, engineering and the intricacies of racing from teachers who have pushed vehicles to their limits.
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Blog
- February 26, 2013by Eileen Marable
America’s Love Affair with the Custom Car
From the flood of pictures Discovery Channel receives of cars on the Fast N’ Loud website, it’s clear that one of America’s favorite past times is customizing, modifying and just plain tinkering with their cars. We even love watching people tinker with cars on TV, and then of course there is the almost religious fervor we reserve for our favorite NASCAR drivers. Read More >>
0 comments - January 29, 2013by Eileen Marable
What is Neuroplasticity?
It turns out there is even a name for the idea of rehabilitating your brain, or even just continuing to learn over the course of our lifetimes. It’s called neuroplasticity, and it is defined as the adaptability and changes in the neural cells and synapses that make up our grey matter. Read More >>
0 comments - January 14, 2013by Eileen Marable
Are We In the Midst of a Squid Invasion?
It seems everywhere we turn we are hearing about squid. First we receive the news that an elusive giant squid – a 600 pound monster of the deep – was captured on film for the very first time. Now there are reports from California that large Humboldt squid are gathering in such great numbers that they are, in the words of one man, “attacking the boat.” Read More >>
0 comments - December 13, 2012by Eileen Marable
Why Do People Believe in Doomsday Predictions?
The dire prediction of Doomsday descending upon us as a result of a Mayan Calendar Predict