sweeping views of Golden and the Colorado plains, being suspended in the air at 11,000 feet—that’s 4,000 feet above the town—is the best possible way to see everything below. Washington Avenue in particular stands out because almost all of the buildings along the road have an unusual orangish tint that stands out from the common beige and white of surrounding homes and businesses. The other major manmade landmark is the sprawling industrial park that is Coors Brewery, which is nestled between two prominent mesas and sits right over a fresh mountain stream. When the wind is blowing a certain direction, the smell

of Coors Brewery's hops fills
the air in town and the paragliding skies. The most prominent natural
feature is the mesa on the right, which is known as Table Mountain,
from which the Table Mountain Inn gets its name.

The paraglide experience is a once in a lifetime must-do for anyone not afraid of heights and physically fit enough to run. Note that I did not mention “thrill-seeking” as a requirement. Only the idea of running off a steep mountainside and being lifted into the