The Mayor’s First Official Festival in Fifteen Months
I don’t know if it’s been exactly 15-months since my last festival, but it has a nice ring to it. I know it’s been at least 15-months since I’ve officially been at a festival as the Mayor of HeidiTown. When ... [ Read More ]
10 Reasons to Take the G Line from Denver to Arvada
We have been visiting downtown Arvada for quite some time. I don’t remember how exactly it came on our radar, but we love to play here, especially now that we have friends who moved to the area. It’s a vibrant ... [ Read More ]
The Rest of Our Story in Casper, Wyoming: Eat, Art, Shop, Drink
About two weeks ago, we visited Capser, Wyoming. It’s about four hours from Denver, but only around three from where we live in Northern Colorado. Art, history and kayaking were on the agenda, highlighted by a beer festival, and browsing ... [ Read More ]
Kayak Fremont Canyon with Alcova Resort in Wyoming
I didn’t know what to expect when I heard that we were “kayaking down the Fremont Canyon.” I hadn’t even heard of Fremont Canyon. It was a complete mystery, so I immediately looked it up and discovered that there is ... [ Read More ]
The Way West: Trails and Rocks in Casper, Wyoming
As most of you know, I have a lifelong love affair with the West. One of my favorite books is Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner, and one of his quotes is also a perennial favorite. “It should not be ... [ Read More ]
Kayak Lake Dillon From Frisco Bay Marina in Frisco, Colorado
Whether it’s a lake, river, ocean, or mere pond, I love the water. If the water is in the form of rain, not so much, but that’s a topic for another day. Water has always been part of my life ... [ Read More ]
Finding Food & Other Fun Stuff in Frisco, Colorado
Earlier this month, we were in Frisco, Colorado. It’s located in Summit County along Interstate 70, just a little over an hour west of Denver. An easy weekend escape for residents of the Front Range, it offers tons of outdoor ... [ Read More ]
Two Short Scenic Hikes in Summit County, Colorado
Summit County is a playground for those who love the outdoors. In the winter there are plentiful ski resorts and in the summer, this part of the Rocky Mountains provides every type of outdoor activity from kayaking to hikes. The ... [ Read More ]
Let’s Go Ride Bikes: 3 Easy Bike Paths in Colorado
I’m not one of those gnarly bike riders who tackles rocky trails, downed trees and tall mountains. I will never take a selfie in logoed spandex. I prefer easy bike paths and preferably a destination, whether it be a brewery, ... [ Read More ]
Phoenix Gold Mine Tour in Idaho Springs, Colorado
If you’d like to see an historic western mountain town, look no further than Idaho Springs, only 30 or so minutes west of Denver. Today, people come to town to soak at Indian Hot Springs, enjoy a beer at a ... [ Read More ]
