Take the Edge Off: Ska Brewing & Durango Hot Springs
Take the Edge Off: Ska Brewing & Durango Hot Springs
April 29, 2024
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
From the Blog
Speak Friend & Enter: Mine Tours in Georgetown, Colorado
The cat is out of the bag—I love Lord of The Rings, and when I think about a mine, I picture dwarfs, but mining is also a big piece of Colorado’s history. Over many years, thousands of people have come ... [ Read More ]
An Epic Hamburger, Excellent Pizza & Best Lunch Deal in the Mountains: Georgetown, Colorado
Georgetown is a hidden town with hidden gems. For years, it ran under the radar as it was tucked under Interstate 70. The latter was what helped keep it a secret, despite being just 45 minutes west of Denver. It’s ... [ Read More ]
Silver Plume is Not a Colorado Ghost Town
Please note that in 20-years of living in Colorado, I have never exited the freeway at Silver Plume. I have been to the train station, via the Georgetown Loop Railroad, but I have never ventured into town. When I saw ... [ Read More ]
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 ]