It's funny the things you can discover..

Today was the first day that really felt like summer. Me and a couple a friends rode the light-rail up to Elitch Gardens in Denver. Besides splashing waves, being a mindless blob in the lazy river, and waiting 10 test runs for a 45-second roller coaster, I was able to discover something about my hometown that I had taken for granted. We have the most gorgeous Stadiums, in my opinion, in all of America. Sure, Coors Field doesn't have the glamor and exposure of a Fenway Park, but the sharply-mowed grass, and the purple seats that indicate the mile-high elevation mark give Coors Field an edge. But what makes it an elite stadium isn't what you can see from a mile away waiting for the speed slides at Elitches. The second I walk in to my section and take my seat- two things hit me instantly.

1) Wow, I'm in the third deck, and I have a great view- What other stadium offers 47,000 seats with an extraordinary view?
2) I feel home here- Coors is a place you can feel at home. You can hoot and holler, throw your peanuts on the ground, and enjoy talking to you're friends. It's the perfect escape.

In my opinion, Coors is the best stadium in Colorado (sorry, Pepsi). But Denver does offer two more spectacular venues. The bowl-shaped Invesco Field is home to our very own Donkeys (I mean.. Broncos). It doesn't matter how McDaniel's squad performs, the booming atmosphere of Invesco makes it a top-5 NFL venue (yep, I said it).

I know, I know, I sound like they hired me to promote. But I think as Coloradans, we tend to overlook all the great things we have. We don't have 98 degree days with 100% humidity, instead we can relax in a friends backyard, gnaw on some ribs, and enjoy that beautiful Colorado Sunset. Our stadiums aren't things to be overlooked, and neither is our state. Let's start appreciating where we live, because we have it good.