We had an unusually warm day last week, and Brian wanted to sneak in a motorcycle ride before the snow set back in. We've been meaning to spend more time in nearby Nebraska so taking a day trip on Brian's new bike was the perfect opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and cross a local …
Although we've lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for more than a year, we've yet to explore many of the sights tourists usually prioritize during a visit to this state capitol. One that we finally crossed off our list was touring the Capitol building. When we visited the Wyoming State Museum with Brian's parents earlier this year, …
We're still learning the best places to hike around Cheyenne, Wyoming, and have really enjoyed exploring Curt Gowdy State Park, Vedauwoo Recreational Area, Pole Mountain Open Space, and Red Mountain Open Space. During my parents' recent visit, we took the opportunity to check out a few new hikes in nearby Medicine Bow National Forest. About …
Continue reading Wyoming Hikes: Miner’s Cabin and Lake Marie Trails
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
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 …
Living in Wyoming during the winter presents all kinds of fun opportunities for snowy outdoor activities. While we've enjoyed hiking and snowshoeing elsewhere in winter, we were excited to spend a recent long weekend in nearby Custer State Park tackling those activities here. We've also sought out new-to-us winter activities, recently attending our first skijoring …
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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