The New & Nostalgic in Fort Collins, Colorado
In my twenties, I spent many nights in Fort Collins. We’d meet our friends and hit up The Town Pump, The Vault, the swings at The Drunken Monkey, Coop’s poolside, and The Crown Pub, among others. Then, we’d crash at ... [ Read More ]
Reconnecting to Our Purpose: Denver Mile High Open
In the past, I’ve written end of year review roundups of all the wonderful trips we’ve taken and festivals we’ve gone too. And while we have taken a number of excellent trips this year, most with the dog, and attended ... [ Read More ]
On Not Being Todd & Margo: Merry Christmas You Filthy Animals
Not having kids during the holidays is hard. I’m not looking for sympathy or pity. It was my choice, but Christmas is definitely a holiday with children in mind. Also, after December 15 I do not get returned emails, Costco ... [ Read More ]
End of Eras: Craft Beer & My Youth
Earlier this fall I learned that Boundary Bay Brewing would permanently close in September 2025. This news hit me harder than any other brewery closure notice of late. Much harder. Boundary Bay Brewing, Bellingham, Washington 2017 Boundary Bay opened in ... [ Read More ]
The Stanley Hotel: Ghosts, Magic, Mazes & More
We had more fun at The Stanley than I imagined we would—a lot more. Some of you know I live in Loveland, “down the canyon” from Estes Park, a popular little mountain town. Because of its proximity to Denver, it ... [ Read More ]
An Affordable Date Night in Loveland, Colorado
Let’s face it, it’s expensive out there. I used to love going to the grocery store, but not anymore. For one thing, it’s always busy now, no matter when I go because apparently, everyone now works from home, and it’s ... [ Read More ]
My Favorite Hotel in Colorado is at Denver Union Station
In my years as the Mayor of HeidiTown and as a professional freelance writer, I have stayed at some truly outstanding hotels around Colorado. However, there is just something about The Crawford Hotel in Denver that speaks to my soul, ... [ Read More ]
Denver’s Air & Space Musem & A HeidiTown Helicopter
I’ve always said that HeidiTown needs a helicopter. I found one at Wings Over the Rockies, Denver’s Air and Space Museum. This museum has been on our radar since we went to a food and beer festival there many years ... [ Read More ]
My Daily Walk at High Plains Environmental Center (HPEC)
As usual, I went to some incredible places this summer. However, not quite as many as normal. And the standout memory of this summer will be walking at the lakes with Fritzi, my German Shepherd. She turned 5 years old ... [ Read More ]
The Magic of Old Colorado Hotels
New and shiny is popular right now, especially in Colorado—new neighborhoods, new bars, restaurants, new cars, new hotels. However, I think Colorado’s old hotels have a sort of magic about them that simply doesn’t exist in new builds. Hotel Colorado, ... [ Read More ]
