A Little Vacation in a Tiny Home in Lyons, Colorado
I have stayed in four tiny homes and have concluded that I could not permanently live in a tiny house. I am too messy and quite frankly, I like having stuff. As a vacation rental, however, tiny homes are perfect ... [ Read More ]
The Wild Horses of Northwest Colorado: Sand Wash Basin
High clouds and lots of sunshine guided our way from Craig to Sand Wash Basin several weeks ago. We saw more cows than cars as we drove Hwy 40 through Maybell and then turned slight north on Hwy 318. Photo ... [ Read More ]
A Visit to Kearney: Nebraska Steak, Sandhill Cranes & Vinyl
We sailed into Kearney after spending two nights in Grand Island, which is a little under an hour east. We had been booked by Visit Kearney into the Best Western Plus. In both Grand Island and Kearney, I encountered the ... [ Read More ]
A Taco Tour & Mezcal Outing in Greeley, Colorado
People really, really like tacos. I learned this when I wrote a little piece in November called, “When it Come to Tacos, Longmont, Colorado is Winning.” This post caused quite the stir and was even picked up by Google News ... [ Read More ]
A Grand Island, Nebraska Getaway: Beer, History & Coney Dogs
Ryan knew he had familial ties to Nebraska, he just didn’t realize how deep. When we returned from a recent trip to Grand Island and Kearney, we discovered that Ryan’s great-grandparents had come from Germany to farm outside of Omaha ... [ Read More ]
Full-service at The Sebastian & Luxury Dining at Leonora in Vail
We ate our way through Taste of Vail, but the delicious food didn’t stop at the festival. We were lucky to be staying at The Sebastian, a full-service resort property at the edge of Vail Village. The hotel offers the ... [ Read More ]
Kicking Back in Cowboy Boots at Vee Bar Guest Ranch in Wyoming
Right about now you’re thinking, what am I going to do this summer that will set this year apart from all the other? Okay, perhaps you don’t think like this, but you should. Vee Bar Guest Ranch, Laramie, Wyoming One ... [ Read More ]
A Night with the Sandhill Cranes at the Crane Trust in Nebraska
When I was a little girl, we had a family friend who was an avid birder. She taught me early on that birding was a great excuse for taking a walk in nature. Today, I can watch any nature show ... [ Read More ]
Road Trip Travel: How to Find Great Food Along the Way
It’s easy to find great food in a big city where numerous articles have been written about the hottest new restaurants. However, when on a road trip it can be difficult to know what restaurant has good food, especially when ... [ Read More ]
The Majestic – An Authentic Experience at a Boutique Leadville Hotel
I’ve always wanted to stay in one of Leadville’s gingerbread houses. We’ve stayed at The Colorado Trail House in Leadville, which is a beautiful and rather stately Victorian home, but not quite as colorful as some of Leadville’s old homes ... [ Read More ]
