It's hard to believe we moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, three years ago. A lot has happened during that time, not the least of which is that we managed to find all kinds of things to do in and around the state capitol as well as in neighboring cities and states. Although it would be impossible …
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 …
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 …
Continue reading Exploring Thermopolis Hot Springs State Park
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've made the 1.5-hour drive over to Wyoming's Snowy Range a couple of times but on our latest visit we camped overnight and woke up early to tackle one of the hikes that's been on Brian's list - Medicine Bow Peak. The summit sits at 12,018 feet and is accessible via a few different trails. …
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 …
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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