From the moment we first scouted out places to live in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we've heard a lot about Cheyenne Frontier Days. Not being into cowboy culture, I wasn't familiar with the world's largest outdoor rodeo or aware that it's held annually in Cheyenne. As it turns out, the 'Daddy of 'em all!' is the one …
Known far and wide as a climbing mecca, we've been talking about hiking in Vedauwoo Recreational Area since we moved to Cheyenne last fall. After one failed attempt in winter (the parking area was inaccessible due to several feet of snow and both the temperature and wind chill were unable to climb into the single …
Continue reading Wyoming Hikes: Turtle Rock, Skeleton and Cow Trails
During our recent motorcycle trip through the Colorado Rockies we spent some time in the Georgetown / Idaho Springs area, biking through the mountains and exploring the old mining towns. In addition to mapping out our motorcycling route, Brian found us fun activities along the way, including a morning ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad …
Continue reading Colorado Steam Train and Silver Mine Experience
Brian's bucket list has long included motorcycling to the top of Mount Evans in Colorado. At 14,130 feet - reached via 28 miles of narrow, curving road that climbs 7,000 feet to the summit - Mount Evans is 20 feet higher and surprisingly less frequented than the more popular nearby Pikes Peak. Colorado’s highest byway …
We're still learning all of the places to hike near Cheyenne, and this weekend we had an opportunity to check out a new area just across the border in Colorado. The Red Mountain Open Space is a 15,780-acre public area with 15-miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horse-back riding. We wound our way back …
We have an ever-growing list of things to do and places to explore in and around Cheyenne, Wyoming, and have been doing our best to tackle a nearby activity or two during our free weekends. This has been especially helpful as family and friends come to visit and ask us what there is to do …
When we first moved to Cheyenne, we quickly learned its origin story and the significance of Union Pacific (UP) Railroad. You can't drive downtown without encountering the giant UP control tower overseeing the dozens of train tracks running straight through the city. For that matter, you can't miss the smoke and sounds of the 100+ …
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
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