The Prettiest Drive in Colorado: Denver to Durango
The Prettiest Drive in Colorado: Denver to Durango
April 22, 2024
Affordable Snowmass? Yes, You Can
Affordable Snowmass? Yes, You Can
April 8, 2024
Nostalgia & Education: Orcas at the Denver Museum of Science & Nature
Nostalgia & Education: Orcas at the Denver Museum of Science & Nature
April 1, 2024
Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets
Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets
March 25, 2024
From the Blog
A Show in the Mountains: Beaver Creek, Colorado
Spending a weekend in Beaver Creek makes me feel like a fancy person, which I am not, but I play one at this Colorado ski resort. By the way, Beaver Creek Resort is in Avon, Colorado, one exit past Vail ... [ Read More ]
HeidiTown Year in Review: Where are the Flying Cars?
How is it nearly 2024? Shouldn’t we have flying cars by now? As a kid who grew up on The Jetsons and Back to the Future, the lack of flying vehicles is disappointing. We do have cars that drive themselves (sort ... [ Read More ]
Come for the Party, Stay for the Party: Breckenridge, Colorado
We took a break from visiting Breckenridge because we’d frequented this Colorado mountain town so much that some HeidiTown citizens thought we lived there. So, I didn’t put it on the travel list for a few years (then the pandemic ... [ Read More ]
The Themed Road Trip: A Fun Way to Travel
A festival or event is a great reason to road trip, and I still do it, albeit less often these days. So, what gets us on the road? For some, it’s a visit to see family, but for many of ... [ Read More ]
Food Memories from the Road
Food plays such a big role in our lives. Not only does it keep us alive, but it also plays a huge part when it comes to making memories. For instance, many of my travel memories are food-related. Gaetono’s Italian ... [ Read More ]
16 Years of HeidiTown & 47 Years of Life
Well, the town turned 16 this October, and I turned 47. Life has a funny way of plodding along at a seemingly faster and faster pace. Vail, Colorado, September 30, 2023 Another year of HeidiTown is in the books (or ... [ Read More ]
Vail Vibes: Travel Colorado Style in the Mountains
Over the past 15 years or so, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Vail quite a few times. However, before getting first-hand knowledge of the place, I had preconceived notions. Mainly, I thought of it as a little stuck-up. Vail ... [ Read More ]
New & Old at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Vail Valley
I grew up in a home filled with live music. My dad is a guitarist, my mom plays piano and everyone sings. As an adult, when I get the opportunity to see live music I jump at it. I especially ... [ Read More ]
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Seafood, Swings & Ocean Sounds
I am aware that this is a blog about road trips. However, I am a writer, and the few times I actually ride in planes, a story about the trip ends up on HeidiTown, even if I wasn’t planning an ... [ Read More ]
Colorful Colorado: My Top Color Moments (Not a ChatGPT Post)
There will be numerous “leaf-peeping” articles published over the next couple of weeks. Colorado has become insanely popular for the activity, and it’s not surprising. This state’s numerous aspen groves turn gold and we have bushes that turn a stunning ... [ Read More ]