



The Where & The Why of Our Travel in 2025
The Where & The Why of Our Travel in 2025
February 6, 2025
The Old & New in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado
The Old & New in Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado
January 27, 2025
The New & Nostalgic in Fort Collins, Colorado
The New & Nostalgic in Fort Collins, Colorado
January 14, 2025
Reconnecting to Our Purpose: Denver Mile High Open
Reconnecting to Our Purpose: Denver Mile High Open
December 30, 2024
From the Blog

Find the Soul in Colorado Wine: Go to the Source
I spent the last four days drinking wine in Vail. I know, hard life. Lucky for me, Taste of Vail has been an event I’ve been attending as a member of the media for a number of years. My park!!! ... [ Read More ]

Patios, the Pooch & the Poudre River Trail
I wasn’t necessarily planning to write about this past weekend, however, there seems to be a good amount of interest in the Poudre River Trail. So, I will enlighten HeidiTown citizens, while espousing my love of patios. I will sit ... [ Read More ]

Picking the Right Colorado Hot Springs for You
I’ve decided that instead of creating a long list of the nearly 100 hot springs in Colorado, I’d highlight one of our state’s greatest hot springs resources, the Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop. Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs, Colorado ... [ Read More ]

A Colorado Hot Springs at 7,700 Feet Above Sea Level
The number one question I get as the Mayor of HeidiTown is regarding hot springs. Which is the best for couples? What hot springs destination includes lodging? Where can I find a dog-friendly hot springs venue? I should write a ... [ Read More ]

Surprised by Albuquerque, New Mexico, in a Good Way
The last time we were in Albuquerque was in February 2020. We were on an epic road trip to visit my parents who lived in Phoenix at the time. Booked at La Quinta near Interstate 25, we were greeted with ... [ Read More ]

Alamosa, Colorado: The Craft Beer Story
For years, we’ve been stocking up on Alamosa’s San Luis Valley Brewing Company’s green chile beer, Valle Caliente, when we’re in the area. Sadly, we can’t buy it here in Loveland, Colorado. So, obviously, Alamosa’s beer scene has long been ... [ Read More ]

Alamosa, Colorado: A James Beard Nomination & Taco Heaven
Technically, this title is misleading. Yes, there is a James Beard nomination in the town, but it isn’t a taco joint, however, I’ll get to that later in the post. I wasn’t in Alamosa just to eat tacos. I mean, ... [ Read More ]

Introducing HeidiTown Consulting & the Future of HeidiTown
There is a chance that you’ve heard this news already, and I want to write this post so that no one gets the wrong idea. HeidiTown is not coming to an end, however, I am starting a new company. Introducing, ... [ Read More ]

Cozy Up & Party Down: Sweetheart Festival in Loveland, Colorado
Last year, I attended Sweetheart Festival on both days of the event. Both times I was so proud of what is on offer in my hometown of Loveland, Colorado. Sweetheart Festival is a spectacle for the eyes as well as ... [ Read More ]

The importance of shopping local and how I do it
Originally published in the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor on December 22, 2022. In 2020, an Amazon truck lived in my neighborhood. I walk the dog multiple times a day and there it would be, lurking around the corner each time I ... [ Read More ]