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Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets
Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets

March 25, 2024

Travel Comes with the Unexpected: Stuck in Kearney, Nebraska
Travel Comes with the Unexpected: Stuck in Kearney, Nebraska

March 18, 2024

Downtown USA: Old Movie Theatre Love
Downtown USA: Old Movie Theatre Love

February 20, 2024

Two Nights & More Tacos in Tempe, Arizona
Two Nights & More Tacos in Tempe, Arizona

February 13, 2024

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Belle Fourche, South Dakota: A Museum Worth the Read
South Dakota, Travel

Belle Fourche, South Dakota: A Museum Worth the Read

I like visiting museums. They tell stories about past people, tell tales of the land, and generally provide insight into the place I am visiting. And, I have always loved black and white photos. But let’s face it, they can ... [ Read More ]
Belle Fourche, South Dakota A Farmstand, Goats & Wildflowers. HeidiTown (7)
South Dakota, Travel

Belle Fourche, South Dakota: A Farmstand, Goats & Wildflowers

Spoiler Alert: This day, July 2, 2022, was filled with all of my favorite things, except tacos.
Note: When you visit South Dakota in the summer, bring a cooler. If you’re like me, you’ll need it! When we mentioned the ... [ Read More ]
Belle Fourche, South Dakota Come for the Rodeo, Stay for the Fun. HeidiTown (16)
South Dakota, Travel

Belle Fourche, South Dakota: Come for the Rodeo, Stay for the Fun

I grew up in a town of 5,000. Kids at my high school drove lifted trucks they called rigs and wore cowboy hats. It had an all-American feel, and although I wanted to get out like most kids in small ... [ Read More ]
Playing Favorites The North Fork Valley of Colorado. HeidiTown (18)
Colorado, dog, Travel

Playing Favorites: The North Fork Valley of Colorado

I get asked a lot about my favorite destination in Colorado. That is a really difficult question. I tend to fall in love with every place I visit. However, if I had to come up with a true favorite it ... [ Read More ]
Musings by a Road Trip Addict Why Do We Travel HeidiTown.com
Travel

Musings by a Road Trip Addict: Why Do We Travel

I watch a lot of travel shows and follow a lot of travel writers, travel bloggers and travel influencers on social media. It seems like people travel for a lot of serious reasons. They want to expand their minds, explore ... [ Read More ]
A Hike, A Trout Sweater & More in Meeker, Colorado
Colorado, Travel

A Hike, A Trout Sweater & More in Meeker, Colorado

I made up the hashtag #MeetMeinMeeker five years ago, after we attended the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. I was a judge for Jammin’ Lamb Fest, a lamb cook-off. Both of these events occur in September and should be on your ... [ Read More ]
Dust Bowl Road Trip Volcanos, Wind & Folsom, Not the Prison. HeidiTown (15)
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Dust Bowl Road Trip: A Volcano, Wind & Folsom, Not the Prison

We set out on this road trip inspired by the book, “The Worst Hard Times.” I discuss the reasons why we took this trip in this post. While we experienced a flat tire and needed a license to drink in ... [ Read More ]
Dust Bowl Road Trip Clayton, New Mexico, All Quiet on the Western Front HeidiTown
dog, Museums, Travel

Dust Bowl Road Trip: Clayton, New Mexico, All Quiet on the Western Front

Our waitress flew around the room like Superwoman. She took orders, bused tables, made drinks and delivered food. She would stop near the door to assure potential diners that she’d seat them in due time, but that it was a ... [ Read More ]
Ticket Giveaway, 4 concerts, Rialto Theater, Loveland, Colorado
Colorado, Contest, Music

Ticket Giveaway, Four Concerts, Rialto Theater, Loveland, Colorado

This summer, Rialto Theater, Loveland’s 102 year old, downtown jewel, will present the Trailhead Sessions. This will be a new series of four concerts featuring soulful harmonies, toe tapping blues and throw back vibes. By the way, Rialto Theater is ... [ Read More ]
Dust Bowl Road Trip The Museum Issue HeidiTown (5)
Travel

Dust Bowl Road Trip: The Museum Issue

Sometimes, people hear or read the word “museum” and stop listening or reading, but preserving the stories of the past is important. Even if we didn’t have a direct relative who lived through this dire part of history, it is ... [ Read More ]