2023 Update: The Cog Railway underwent renovations and re-opened after a long pause in operations. There are now new Pikes Peak trains, as well as a new track, depot, and Pikes Peak Visitor Center. Tickets are now $58+ for an adult (up $20 from their pricing... Read more
Coloradans often take all of the awesome views, activities, food, and brews available to us for granted. So. sometimes it is hard to decide where to visit in with friends visiting Colorado from out of town. However, with the right plan, it is the perfect... Read more
Staying at Mountain Home Inn, the perfect weekend getaway from San Francisco, was something out of a dream. As we drove across the Golden Gate Bridge away from the insanity of the city and toward our peaceful escape for the night, the stillness of the fog-covered... Read more
When you walk along the Muir Woods Trails, it feels like you are getting a GIANT HUG from nature. The redwood trees tower over you while the lush foliage seems to move closer around you, and the stream whispers soothing songs of peace. It is enough to turn anyone into... Read more
You go to Yosemite for the views, the hiking and the peaceful majesty of the outdoors. Why wouldn't you stay in the middle of all the action? Luckily, staying in Yosemite Valley Lodge puts you right in the middle of all the top attractions in Yosemite National Park.... Read more
Have you seen the pictures of Yosemite on Instagram lately? Well, I can't seem to escape them… and it led to planning a last-minute weekend getaway to California to experience the beauty of Yosemite in April for ourselves! Yosemite in spring time is a sight to... Read more
Like many places in Colorado, Barr Lake State Park is a great place to visit during any season. And it is the perfect place for bird watching in Colorado! Just a short drive northeast of Denver, this state park has a variety of trails and many great bird viewing... Read more
Sometimes (most of the time) around mid-day I have an uncontrollable need to feel a trail beneath my feet and the sun on my skin. Luckily, there are dozens of trails near my office to help me get my Vitamin-D fix. One of my favorites is the Teller Farms Trail in... Read more
Spending time around animals – whether wild or domesticated – is a definite mood booster and can even be therapeutic. Luckily, there are some truly amazing places in and around Denver where you can spend an afternoon watching all the... Read more
Adjacent to Standley Lake in Westminster, CO, is an awesome place where dogs run free among 420-acres of rolling hills, ponds and shady areas. Plus, the mountain views don't hurt! However, the off-leash Westminster Hills Dog Park is a fun place to wander on a sunny... Read more
