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Historic Downtown Niwot
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Sunday Afternoon Drive – Niwot, Colorado

This is a series about small towns across Colorado. I started this series with a drive through the charming town of Berthoud, Colorado. Today, I’m going to take you to the adorable town of Niwot. Historic Downtown Niwot (Photo by ... [ Read More ]
1955 Chevy purple
Festivals, Travel

Calling all car people! It’s time for Colorado Nationals

The Mayor never used to be much of a car person, however, buying a car with a V6, along with a newly developed love affair with Top Gear on the BBC, has changed all that. I still don’t consider myself ... [ Read More ]
Berthoud Day Parade, Berthoud, Colorado
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Sunday Afternoon Drive – Berthoud, Colorado

Spring has sprung in HeidiTown. The birds are singing, the fields outside of town are greening up and there’s a feeling of warmth in the air. This time of year puts me in the mood for road trips and Sunday ... [ Read More ]
A few of the Mayor's favorite holiday events around Colorado
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A few of the Mayor’s favorite holiday events around Colorado

Downtown Littleton, Colorado is stunning during the holidays. Photo by H. M. Kerr-Schlaefer There’s so much going on at this time of year it’s impossible to cover it all. The best calendar of events for the State of Colorado is ... [ Read More ]
The St. Louis Arch in a thunderstorn. Photograph by Teresa Scott.
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The granddaddy of all boat trips

The St. Louis Arch in a thunderstorn. Photograph by Teresa Scott. Experience the granddaddy of all boating trips as Teresa Scott takes you on The Great Loop. Hop aboard, put on your life jacket and take the ride of a ... [ Read More ]
Road Trippin' Deadwood, South Dakota
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Road Trippin’ Deadwood, South Dakota

Wild Bill Hickok's head stone in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Deadwood, South Dakota. Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer ss
ss Discover Deadwood, South Dakota and the surrounding Black Hills. It’s not just for gamblers! Read all about it here.
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Colorado Medieval Festival is this weekend!
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Colorado Medieval Festival is this weekend!

Authentic reenactments are only part of the fun at this one-of-a-kind festival. Photo courtesy of Colorado Medieval Festival.   Listen up Colorado! This weekend the knights, ladies, and bar maids  will be out in force in Evans, Colorado. ... [ Read More ]
P1050107 Bridge with Pointer
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Rogue Ales with Mom (and Mom)

Rogue Ales in Newport, Oregon is a good time, if you can find it. Tucked under the bridge, yes, this bridge”¦ Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, Oregon. Rogue Ales is a great place to grab lunch and indulge in one of ... [ Read More ]
Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer
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A HeidiTown fun place: Lyon’s Classic Pinball

Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer He’s a pinball wizard
There has to be a twist.
A pinball wizard,
Got such a supple wrist!
He’s a pinball wizard
His score shoots even more!
-The Who Lyons, Colorado is a cool little town, ... [ Read More ]
Historic Georgetown, Colorado.  Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer
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HeidiTown loves Georgetown, Colorado

  Historic Georgetown, Colorado. Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer I can’t tell you how many times my husband Ryan and I have driven by Georgetown, Colorado. We had no idea  we were missing such a gem. Located along I70, just 45 ... [ Read More ]