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Aztec dancer at Native American Cultural Gathering in Colorado kneels. HeidiTown.com

Native American Cultural Gathering at Chimney Rock

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I was surrounded by Native American history. Therefore, it was sort of “old hat.” I knew a lot about Native Americans in the area because school presentations and museums were filled with this information, ... [ Read More ]
Christine riding the gondola into Winter Park Village. HeidiTown (1)
Travel, Uncategorized

Wine, Women & Winter Park, Part 2

Mayor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series on Winter Park in the Summer. Catch up on part one here. On day two of our girlfriend getaway to Winter Park we woke up slowly, made coffee and ate ... [ Read More ]
Lake at Copper Mountain, Colorado. HeidiTown.com

Jazz and romance at Copper Mountain

I can hear you through the computer screen. “Copper Mountain isn’t a summer town!” But you are wrong, and I can prove it. Copper Mountain in the summer. A beautiful place for an easy weekend getaway. Last year we spent ... [ Read More ]
Happy Hour at Smokin Moes in Winter Park, Colorado.  Heiditown.com

Wine, Women & Winter Park, Part I

A girlfriend getaway to Winter Park, Colorado With the back of my Toyota stuffed with suitcases and coolers full of wine and other sweet treats, we were off. This was our long awaited girls-only weekend to be spent stuffing ... [ Read More ]
Pagosa Springs Renaissance & Pirates Festival. Courtesy Photo
Festivals, July, Travel

Pirates in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

All photos courtesy of the Pagosa Springs Renaissance & Pirates Festival and used with permission. Mermaids, knights in shining armor, craft beer and belly dancing? I am so there! And I will be, because I’m attending the 5th Annual Pagosa ... [ Read More ]
Welcome to Golden Sign HeidiTown.com
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A 2-day getaway to Golden, Colorado

Sitting on our room’s patio at the Table Mountain Inn, we felt a million miles away from the big city. This is the best part of a visit to Golden, Colorado; it is a small town that’s so close to ... [ Read More ]
Don't Mess With a Chipmunk's Nuts | North America
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My obsession with “North America” on Discovery

This post is a little off-topic, but not far off. I’m obsessed with the new show, “North America” on Discovery. The reason this post isn’t entirely irrelevant to HeidiTown is because the show has shot scenes in Colorado and the ... [ Read More ]
beautiful haflinger horses and Dean from San Juan Sky Outfitters in Durango, Colorado. HeidiTown.com
Travel, Uncategorized

Do Durango, Part 3 – Get Touristy

Mayor’s note: I’ve written a three-part series on Doing Durango. Part one, published on 5/15, was all about beer and part two published on 5/29/13 was all about food. The final post is all about the touristy activities you shouldn’t ... [ Read More ]
rainbow in downtown Glenwood Springs HeidiTown
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Escape to Glenwood Springs, Colorado

My husband and I have been escaping to Glenwood Springs, Colorado for many, many years. In the past, we’ve taken Amtrak from Denver’s Union Station to Glenwood Springs, and I highly recommend this mode of travel to the area. Several ... [ Read More ]
Dining in Durango Pozole to Pho, It Never Gets Boring 4. HeidiTown.com
Colorado, Dining, Travel

Do Durango, Part 2, Eat Good Food

Mayor’s note: I’m going to write a three-part series on Doing Durango. Part one, published on 5/15 was all about beer. Today’s post is all about food and the last post in the series will focus on touristy, fun activities ... [ Read More ]