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 series of hot springs posts. Would you read that? In the meantime, we went to Alamosa last month for Rio Frio Ice Festival. When we are in the San Luis
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 on our radar. On the most recent trip at the end of January, we spent time at all three breweries in town. In fact, Spare Keg Brewerks, formerly, Square Peg
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, that activity was high on my agenda. This is, after all, the land of homemade tortillas. There are also Mexican restaurants across from Mexican restaurants on Main Street. We were
It’s hard to tell the days apart when you are a freelancer and business owner. Ryan has been working a lot of weekends right now. Thankfully, he has the work and I am not traveling, but this does make most of the days look alike. Apparently, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and I think it will be the ideal time to do something fun, even if it’s just a
I started writing my annual year in review post and then stopped. It was depressing, I mean, really depressing. No one wants to read that. We all know that 2020 had more than its fair share of heartaches. So I stalled a bit, thinking about a way I could present 2020 in a better light. I decided to use the five senses to describe the good things about 2020 since
Day Two: San Luis Valley I think this will come as a surprise to those of you who have moved to Colorado recently, however, this state is the largest producer of potatoes second only to Idaho. This is, thanks in big part, to the San Luis Valley. Potato farming is a big business here and almost everyone is connected to the industry in some way. While agriculture is a way
I work from home and go for days wearing only yoga pants and a sweatshirt. However, when I need social interaction, I head to the tea shop or bar. Coronavirus means that those businesses have been closed and I miss them, I mean, I really, really miss them. At times like this, my inner rebel wants to come out. Just know, if Colorado’s governor issues a 7 p.m. curfew you
This is part three of a three-part series on travel to the San Luis Valley. Most people who stay in the Moffat area of the San Luis Valley, have hot springs on the agenda. That’s because two hot springs destinations are located here. In fact, our Airbnb, Mountain Springs Homestay, is next door to Valley View Hot Springs and just a 15-minute drive from Joyful Journey Hot Springs. Hot Springs
Part Three: Hot Springs, Fried Chicken & Sand in the San Luis Valley I have driven through the San Luis Valley numerous times. Once, I even spent a little time in Alamosa at the Rio Frio where I ran my first-ever 5K race down the frozen Rio Grande River. But for the most part, this is drive through country for us, and that’s why I was excited to stay in
Part Two: Off-The-Grid in the San Luis Valley, Our First Airbnb Stay I have driven through the San Luis Valley numerous times. Once, I even spent a little time in Alamosa at the Rio Frio where I ran my first-ever 5K race down the frozen Rio Grande River. However, for the most part, this is drive through country for us. That’s why I was excited to stay in the area
