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 …
Our 2024 was one for the books. It was our first full year taking time off work, and we made the best of it by traveling in the U.S. and abroad, spending time with friends and family, crossing bucket list experiences off our list, and focusing on our health. This year's travels took us across …
Despite a relatively early start, the air temperature gauge on the dash of our motorcycle read 104° F (40° C). Even traveling at 75+ mph (120+ km/h) in a mesh suit I was sweating profusely. We were in the middle of southern Montana headed for Beartooth Highway, a 69-mile road that winds through the highest …
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 …
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 …
On our way home from our recent motorcycle trip, we made a quick stop in Thermopolis, Wyoming. I've had this spot on my list for quite some time, and while it was too hot outside for us to explore everything this town has to offer, our quick visit made me more excited to eventually come …
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Each time we visit our friends in West Haven, Utah, we talk about heading up to Promontory Point to visit the Golden Spike National Historical Park. We finally made it happen during our recent trip and enjoyed refreshing our knowledge on the events leading up to the completion of America's first transcontinental railroad. We spent …
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
Heather's Compass 