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 ]
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 ]
A 3-Day Fort Collins itinerary during Colorado Brewers’ Festival
The Mayor’s husband merrily displays our tasting glasses at Colorado Brewers’ Festival. So you’ve decided to spend a weekend in Fort Collins – a very good choice, and even better if you plan your stay around Colorado Brewers’ Festival, June ... [ Read More ]
Do Durango, Part 1 ““ Drink Beer
Mayor’s note: I’m writing a three-part series on DOing Durango. Part one, focuses on the Durango brewery scene. Part two will focus on food. Part three will focus on touristy, fun activities you shouldn’t miss. If I had to ... [ Read More ]
Riding the train in Durango, Colorado
I love trains. If you’ve been a fan of HeidiTown for any length of time you are already aware of my train obsession. I’m not into the technical stuff, but I like the experience of train travel and the nostalgia ... [ Read More ]
An itinerary for fun in Ouray, Colorado
Do you seek out adventure? Or would you rather soak in hot springs all day? Does rappelling into a waterfall sound exhilarating? Or would you rather sit on a sun-soaked, rooftop patio drinking a beer? You can do all of ... [ Read More ]
A delicious, two-day Grand Junction & Palisade itinerary
There are more than 100 sculptures in Downtown Grand Junction as part of Art on the Corner. As you know, Ryan and I did a lot of traveling this winter and every trip has a special place in our hearts ... [ Read More ]
Ice climbing in Ouray, not just for the pros
When I told people I was going ice climbing in Ouray, they would say, “I didn’t know you were a climber.” I’m not a climber. I had never even sat in a harness until my first zip lining experience in ... [ Read More ]
Colorado National Monument: A gem on the Western Slope
Several weeks ago, Ryan and spent a weekend in Grand Junction. This was a true adventure because we’d never been to Grand Junction before. We’d driven through, but never stopped to smell the roses, or rather, the perfume of wine ... [ Read More ]
A stay at the Berthoud Inn in Berthoud, Colorado
I’ve been writing for the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor for 7 years, so I’ve had a long relationship with the town of Berthoud, Colorado. I’ve known about the Berthoud Inn, the only local bed and breakfast, but had never had the ... [ Read More ]
