Updated 1/7/23: Ice Castles are not in Colorado this winter. There are Ice Castles in Midway, Utah and other locations. This place is cool….well, actually it’s cold. It’s a magical winter wonderland made of ice. The Ice Castles in Dillon, Colorado, are almost an acre and filled with ice carved tunnels, slides, thrones, and even … Continue reading
On this first Sunday of Advent, I wanted to share a special place I visited at sunset yesterday. Advent Sunday marks the beginning of a renewed commitment to the Christian faith. Yesterday was my second visit to the Shrine of the Stations of the Cross in San Luis, the oldest city in Colorado. San Luis … Continue reading
At first glance, you may just drive on through this tiny town that appears to be nothing more than a bump in the road on Highway 285. But stop in this special place in the middle of nowhere, especially for lunch (or breakfast). I’ve done it several times and every time I had a great … Continue reading
Needing to retreat to a cabin in the words for a couple of days to tackle some writing, I headed to one of my favorite destinations – Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. I found the perfect cabin on HomeAway. My cabin of choice was Mabel’s Cabin at L.R. Taylor Estes Park Vacation Cabins. … Continue reading
Rustic cabins, hot springs, glorious fall weather…..yes please! That’s exactly what you get at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort in October. My friends Melissa and Noreen joined me for a little R&R. Our one night getaway turned into two after we spent several hours basking in the sunshine by the hot springs. The resort is … Continue reading
It’s one of the most legendary places in the world in the a concert. You could also say workouts hit legendary status at the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Run the stairs and I bet you feel like Rocky Balboa when you hit the top….if you can still breathe at over 6,400 feet above … Continue reading
I’m always looking to explore new trails in Colorado. My cousin Susan suggestion Deer Creek Canyon in Littleton, so off I went to hit the trail. The bonus – my drive was only about 15 minutes to get there. There are 13.4 miles of trails in the 1,647 acres of Deer Creek Canyon Park. I … Continue reading
Evergreen is one of my favorite small towns in the Foothills of Colorado. I got to spend a gorgeous fall day with my friend Adeina Anderson in this cool and quirky town. Adeina and I go way back to my days in San Antonio, Texas. It was a day of fabulous food, great weather, a … Continue reading
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