Living in West Texas, when I travel up to Colorado it is to be in mountains surrounded by the color green and giant trees. I live in the desert so I feel like I get my fill of cactus and blazing sunlight on a constant basis. So each year when I travel up to southern …
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Kid-Approved Things To Do in Dolores, Colorado
Mesa Verde National Park is located between Cortez and Mancos, Colorado. This National Park is a preservation area of incredible Native American ruins built into the sides of desert mountains. Just like all National Parks it beacons visitors from all over the world. The question is, what else is there to do in this southwest …
Best Family Friendly Hike in Durango: Falls Creek Waterfall
Durango, Colorado one of Colorado’s most hidden gems. Most people think to visit the Denver and Colorado Springs areas for the city attractions. They then head over to the Vail and Aspen areas for mountains and skiing. When little do they know of this southern Colorado town with all the Colorado vibes and attractions in …
A Local’s Tips For Visiting John Denver Sanctuary In Each Season
2020…..I know that should be considered a bad word, but 2020 happened and it sucked. At this time of our life where most people were stuck indoors, we lived it the beautiful town of Basalt, Colorado. This is just 30 minutes north of the popular mountainous getaway of Aspen, Colorado. Yeah, heaven on earth I …
Fun Things To Do In Mancos, Colorado
Because I married a Colorado man; Mancos, Colorado has become more than a small town to pass through. Mancos, Colorado has become our oasis and our escape! This beautiful small town has it all! Mountains, history, small town feel, pizza, cookies, Aspen Trees, a National Park, lakes, bald eagles; I mean honestly I could go …
Unforgettable Things To Do In Durango, Colorado With Kids
Colorado is THE place to visit! I mean people from all over the world come to this state because it is just beyond beautiful!! When we drive up from Texas to visit Colorado, we enter through the south side and the first town we drive through is Durango! I LOVE DURANGO!! This adorable little town …
Essential Tips For First-Time Visitors To Penny Hot Springs
Everyone wants to visit the Aspen valley in Colorado and for good reason. Maroon Bell, Independence Pass, Glenwood Hot Springs, the Grottos Ice Caves, Snowmass Village, Buttermilk Ski Area, and the list goes on and on. Everything you do and see just makes your soul sing and your jaw drop! It is so beautiful! People …
2 Things You Have to Do Next Time You Are Driving By Silt, Colorado
When you think bucket list places to visit in Colorado, what comes to your mind? For me I think Denver, Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Pagosa Springs, and Telluride. If I am being for real though I just named like 15 other places in Colorado. It is just impossible to narrow them down! Haha! Anyway, the point …
Is Colorado National Monument Safe For Toddlers
Colorado National Monument is literally a must see if you are in the Grand Junction/Fruita area! Actually it is a must see in the state of Colorado! It is an incredible plateau full of unique and jaw dropping rocks and views. I literally took like 200 pictures in an hour of being there because every …
Free Things To Do In Carbondale, Colorado
Everyone who visits Colorado knows about Aspen, Colorado! If they don’t know about Aspen, than they know about Glenwood Springs. What most people don’t realize is there is a hidden gem smack dab in the middle of the these two highly touristy towns! Carbondale, Colorado is a forgotten treasure in this beautiful mountain valley. Whether …