



A Colorado Hot Springs at 7,700 Feet Above Sea Level
A Colorado Hot Springs at 7,700 Feet Above Sea Level
March 16, 2023
Surprised by Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a Good Way
Surprised by Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a Good Way
March 10, 2023
Alamosa, Colorado: The Craft Beer Story
Alamosa, Colorado: The Craft Beer Story
February 22, 2023
Alamosa, Colorado: A James Beard Nomination & Taco Heaven
Alamosa, Colorado: A James Beard Nomination & Taco Heaven
February 17, 2023
From the Blog

Where to Stay in Leadville, Colorado: Tashi’s Cabin at Buckeye’s Cabins
I get a lot of “where to stay” type questions. If you’d like a dog-friendly, rustic Leadville experiences, Tashi’s Cabin is the place for you. And when I say rustic I do not mean you’ll go without. This is a ... [ Read More ]

Seeking New & Old in Leadville, Colorado: Trek to Eat at the Cookhouse
I had nearly forgotten that I have brand new snowshoes, but I haven’t used them for nearly three winters. We replaced my old ones which had many miles on them, but I haven’t been traveling as much, so they sat ... [ Read More ]

Seeking New & Old in Leadville, Colorado: The Dining Scene
When you think of Leadville, images of snow covered peaks and spectacular Colorado nature probably come to mind, and that would be accurate. However, there are some great dining finds in this little town. From tacos to steak and even ... [ Read More ]

Seeking Old & New in Leadville, Colorado: An Irish Miners’ Memorial
Full Disclosure: As a redhead, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. While my grandmother, who had several redheaded sisters, always claimed to be Dutch, my dad took an Anscestory.com test a few years ago. He’s Scottish and Irish (basically, ... [ Read More ]

The Noteworthy Musical You Should See Right Away on BDT Stage
What if you woke up one day to find that your life was a musical? That’s what happens to Howard Barnes, but let’s go back a bit. Photo by Glenn Ross In my review of “White Christmas,” I announced that ... [ Read More ]

Dining at the Monarch Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado: Pho to Flan
Last Thursday, we ate our way through Monarch Casino Resort Spa during a progressive dinner for the media. From tacos and tequila at a southwestern restaurant to a dessert buffet bursting with sweet treats, come eat with me at Monarch ... [ Read More ]

Spa Monarch, Black Hawk, Colorado: A Million Magical Miles Away
There is a kind of magical in being transported skyward, away from the ringing of slot machines and the buzz of a casino floor, into the bliss that is a spa. This accurately describes arriving at Spa Monarch at the ... [ Read More ]

Gaylord Rockies Resort is Fun for Adults, Not Just Kids
We watched the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center being built. It was huge, gigantic, really, really big. Then it opened and I saw pictures of people enjoying offerings there, especially the lazy river in the summer and holiday programming ... [ Read More ]

The Craziest Winter Sport in Colorado: Skijoring
kijorkijorUpdated: 12-27-22 There is nothing more beautiful than watching a horse gallop with a rider magically floating in the saddle. And we’ve watched a lot of good skiers lately, on the televised Olympics in 2022. The way they seem to ... [ Read More ]

What the World Needs Now: Sweetheart Festival, Loveland, Colorado
“What the world needs now is love, sweet love.” -Hal David, 1965 After the last couple of years, we could use a festival dedicated to love. That’s what the Sweetheart Festival is all about. I am excited about the event ... [ Read More ]