Marybeth Bond tries out mushroom foraging (including several hours of hiking) and bird watching; both packages offered through The Hotel Telluride. She describes spotting a peregrine falcon, one of the world’s fastest birds, and even a bald eagle.

Peggy Newland and her cousin describe their trip through Telluride, where they not only catch a glimpse of a black bear cub while on the gondola, but also hike and catch some bluegrass music. They stay at The Hotel Telluride, and the next day, check out Bridal Veil Falls, at the suggestion of the concierge.