Estes Park Elk – Photo Post
Estes Park Colorado is known for Rocky Mountain National Park and Elk. Here are just two from the huge herd that live in the city. The Elk can often be spotted all over town. (Watch your step!)
View ArticleAckerman Overlook – Photo Post
The Ackerman Overlook can be found on Southbound Interstate 25 just before hitting Colorado Springs. It offers a great place to pull over and watch our nation’s Air Force in action.
View ArticleDate #1: Croissants and Spring Snow
Since we spend a big chunk of our Colorado time in Fort Collins, I thought it would be fun to do a short series of posts on a few favorite dates here at home in Fort Collins. I’m aiming for a variety,...
View ArticleOuray, Colorado
Motto: Switzerland of America Population: 813 What to love about Ouray? What not to love about this little mountain town. In my opinion this is some of the most beautiful country in the State hands...
View ArticleBlack Canyon of the Gunnison
Although we spent the majority of our weekend trip to Ouray at the Ice Park, we did take a few hours on the way back to Fort Collins for a side trip to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. We’d heard...
View ArticleDate # 2 – Bike and Brew
Fort Collins is blessed with fabulous weather, miles of scenic bike paths and award-winning microbrews, the creators of which just happen to be oh so close to the bike path, making a bike ride and beer...
View ArticleBreakfast in Estes
I believe that breakfast is a critical component to your day and its important to start off on the right foot. In Estes Park there are a couple ways to go. If you are looking to start slowly sipping a...
View ArticleEmpire Colorado
Empire Colorado is a town that many of us fly through on our way up to Berthoud Pass but tonight Joyce and I decided to stop for the night and experience the tiny town and discover what it has to...
View ArticleMount Massive Mush
The Mount Massive Mush is a dogsled race held each year in Leadville Colorado by the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club. This year the race was held on March 3rd and 4th so we packed up the car and headed to...
View ArticleLyons Colorado Daytrip
Sometimes there’s not even a whole weekend to get away, but even a daytrip can do wonders. On a sunny Memorial Day Sunday, Daryle and I decided to jump in the newly acquired car for a trip up the road...
View ArticleRoyal Arch Hike Boulder Colorado
The 43,000 acres of city-owned open space surrounding Boulder offers over 140 miles of trails for hikers, runners, cyclists and horseback riders. In addition to offering residents and visitors ample...
View ArticleTelluride Colorado Claims To Be The Festival Capital Of The U.S.
Telluride Colorado makes a bold claim in a recent press release, that it is “Festival Capital U.S.A.” Telluride Colorado is a little oasis, boxed-in on three sides by 12,000 – 13,000 foot peaks, plays...
View ArticleOdell Brewing Small Batch Festival
Odell Brewing Small Batch Festival The Odell Brewing Small Batch Festival returns to Fort Collins Colorado on May 26, 2012 from 3 – 7 PM. There will be a huge selection of Odell beers on tap and beer...
View ArticleGeneral Palmer Hotel Durango Colorado
The General Palmer Hotel was a welcome place to rest our heads during our stay in Durango. The General Palmer is located in downtown Durango close to the train station where the Durango Silverton...
View ArticleWings Over The Rockies Air And Space Museum
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver is one of Colorado’s true historic gems. B-52 Bomber From the museum’s website: “Housed in our historic 150,000 sq. ft. 1930′s-era former Air...
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