I felt as if I had traveled far from home, yet I was only 1 ½ hours from Denver. The luxury Colorado ski town of Vail felt sort of like the French Riviera; I heard more international languages than English as I walked through Vail Village! There were men in skinny jeans wearing pashminas…wait…did I […]
Note – During COVID15, many of these things to do around Denver may not be operating. Please check the business’s website prior to going. Please also bring a mask and socially distance as required. Even though I moved to Denver in June of 2017, I actually feel like I’ve only been here a few months. […]
I opened up the little cabin door and took a deep breath of chilly mountain air. Inhale. Exhale. It was 6AM and the sun was coming up from behind the Gore Range. I looked out on the calm, pristine Piney Lake and my eyes locked in on the small birds flitting around dipping their beaks […]
The beautiful backdrop of snowy mountain peaks and glaciers is a great way to experience fall colors. Alaska in the fall is full of blooming pink fireweed that quickly turns to a rustic red color and bright gold birch trees. They practically look like they are glowing next to the green pine tree groves. You’ll […]
As we crossed the state line into Wyoming, Carley honked the horn and we all let out a big yell of happiness. It was the first time any of us had left Colorado since February! After being cooped up in the COVID19 pandemic I don’t think I’ll ever take our freedom to move around for […]
I moved to Denver for one of the great loves of my life…the mountains. I can look out my apartment window and see them; they are close, but sometimes seem so far away (especially when you don’t have a car!). They taunt me, with their inviting snow-covered peaks, aspens, rugged trails, and high-altitude lakes. The […]
I’ve never owned a home. I like architecture, but I’m not well versed in it. So, when I was told that I ‘had’ to go visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous homes Taliesin and Taliesin West, I answered, “Ok, but I don’t really know who he is.” Note: This is probably not the way to start […]
It’s my favorite time of year – it’s Kitten Season! That’s right, you read that correctly – Kitten Season. Along with lilacs blooming, the smell of fresh cut grass, and the grill being lighted for the first time – this is the time when an inordinate amount of kittens are born. I was one of […]
Scottsdale Arizona is one of those cities that has lots of things to do for every type of person. But one thing it’s particularly exceptional in is art. There’s public art walks, museums and galleries galore, and even the restaurants are creative! Here is a list of things to do in Scottsdale for an art-lover, […]
I’ve been in deserts all over the world, however it’s a landscape that is foreign to me. I grew up in the Midwest and never really thought I’d actually see a desert – it was as far off as the ocean was to me as a kid! As an adult I’ve come to learn that […]
