A Golden Opportunity... Tucked in along the base of the foothills, Golden, Colorado is the perfect weekend getaway spot. Just far enough off of the interstates to feel secluded, yet conveniently located to so many amazing attractions. Golden gives...
I can’t help but find myself sometimes daydreaming about planning long, expensive vacations where I pack up my family and set off on a multi-week adventure. Ones where we get to really soak up and absorb our destination, spending...
If you are looking for a place to stay during a family road trip or an enjoyable weekend getaway destination that isn’t too far from home, Sky Ute Casino Resort has just what you need for a relaxing and...
Just before our second anniversary, my husband and I decided to go on a 10-day road trip to New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Our goal was to see as many national parks as we could in those ten...
Buena Vista is not just a Sleepy Mountain Town Buena Vista has come a long way in the last many years. What used to be a small town to visit for the day has become a fun family destination. With...
I have a rule. For every hour we spend in the car, we spend at least two at our destination. This makes me feel like I am not wasting my time driving to the destination, but actually enjoying the destination—making it...
When your family is in need of a little R&R and your schedule doesn't allow for a long trip away, a staycation is the perfect solution. As a Coloradan, it is commonplace to escape to a mountain town or...
If you have read any of my other blogs, you know I love to travel.  I love the idea of spontaneity, but I am also a severe planner.  Like, one of those planner-people who put things on the calendar...
We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful state with some amazing hikes that are only a short drive away. My husband and I did once such hike this past fall. We went from Crested Butte to...
Ice castles may seem like only something that can come from the enchanted world of a Disney movie, but every winter one stands tall in Dillon, Colorado! The dates vary depending on the weather but opening day is in...