Colorado Hikes: Rattlesnake Gulch Trail

When our Asheville-based friends let me know they were spending spring break in Colorado this year, we decided to add a stop in Boulder to the end of our California/Nevada road trip so we could spend a day with them. While they are avid hikers, it is not their daughter's favorite activity so we chose …

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An Afternoon at Colorado National Monument

At the tail end of our recent road trip out to California and Nevada we came back through Colorado to hike with some friends who were spending spring break in Boulder. The day before we met up with them, we stayed in Grand Junction, Colorado, and stumbled upon an outdoor treasure - Colorado National Monument. …

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

I'm not sure where we first heard about the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. It could have been when we passed through Durango, Colorado, on a trip to Mesa Verde National Park or an online article. Either way, the prospect of traveling up a narrow canyon on a historical railway appealed to both of …

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Winter Hiking in Garden of the Gods

Despite having visited Colorado Springs on a few occasions, I hadn't made it to one of the most popular nearby attractions - Garden of the Gods. We decided to stop during our trip to Durango, Colorado, and I ended up loving our winter hike in this beautiful park. We decided to stop in the Visitor …

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Touring Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado

Since moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 2022, we've been steadily making our way through a list of local experiences we want to have while we're in the area. Recently we were finally able to cross the Coors Brewery Tour off the list. It's been almost 20 years since I toured the brewery, and Heather had …

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Touring the U.S. Mint in Denver, Colorado

After returning to Cheyenne, Wyoming, following a two-month Scandinavian adventure, I realized I had a free Marriott night that was about to expire. This was one of the last vestiges of my former job, which required a fair amount of travel. Not one to let such perks go unused, I started brainstorming with Heather about …

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Touring the Shelby American Collection

I'm thrilled to share the first-ever guest post on my blog. My husband, Brian, is now a contributing author, and you can easily follow who is authoring the post you're received by glancing at the name featured at the top of your email. Enjoy! -Heather [Brian's Preferred Post Title] A Day at the Brewseum (Shelby …

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