Any chance I get to do mountaintop yoga, I jump at it. There’s something even more spiritual about my practice when my mat is on a mountaintop on a glorious morning. It’s the mountain peaks in the distance, being above treeline, the breeze, the warmth of the sun, and the peacefulness of nature at 11,640 … Continue reading
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Crystal Mill
Precariously perched on a rock outcropping on the Crystal River is a mining powerhouse dating back to 1893. Crystal Mill is one of the most iconic photographed spots in Colorado. The picturesque place had eluded me for years, partly because it has to be your destination. It’s between Glenwood Springs and Crested Butte. The closest town … Continue reading
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Snowshoe St. Mary’s Glacier
Yes, you can still go snowshoeing in May in Colorado. One of my favorite spring snowshoe adventures is Saint Mary’s Glacier. It is about an hour’s drive from Denver. Technically the glacier is a large perennial snowfield, which means it snow/ice is there year round. You start at an elevation of 10,428′. In winter trekking … Continue reading
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Cowboy Coffee by the Fire
Want to get whisked away to the western way of life? Sipping cowboy coffee by the fire at The Broadmoor’s Ranch at Emerald Valley makes you feel like a cowboy or cowgirl. Continue reading
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The Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock in North Carolina is special to me. As a child, it was the first place my parents let me pack my own suitcase…which of course included everything from a bathing suit to a coat so I’d be ready for anything. Two things I love about Blowing Rock – it’s legend and the fact … Continue reading
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Going Batty at Sunset at Waugh Drive Bat Colony in Houston, Texas
Not every city can claim a bat colony, but Houston can. At the Waugh Drive Bat Colony at sunset, a cloud of bats takes flight, almost nightly. More than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from underneath the bridge at sunset for their nightly flight to feed on insects. Bet you didn’t know bats show up … Continue reading
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Colorado Winter Bucket List
Colorado has some of the best alpine skiing in the world. If you’re heading to the Centennial State for a ski vacation, you may wonder what other snow experiences you should do when you take time off the slopes. From driving your own dog sled to skiing to a gourmet lunch, this is my list … Continue reading
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