As part of my Looking Back blog series, today I’m sharing my last-minute vacation visiting Colorado Wine Country in Grand Junction and Palisade, Colorado. My husband and I took an extended weekend trip this week four years ago – and while some may question the timing given how hot it tends to be at this […]
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Hiking the Picture Rock Trail in Lyons, CO
Today’s outing included hiking at the Picture Rock Trail at Heil Valley Ranch in Lyons, CO. At the outset, the trail looks sparse as it winds through a field at the base of the mountain. Don’t let those initial 10 minutes or so in the grass fool you – once you make it up to […]
Hiking Rabbit Mountain in Lyons, CO
For day 86 of my yearly hike count, I went hiking at Rabbit Mountain in Lyons, CO. If you’re looking for a hiking location that’s pooch friendly, this is your best option in the immediate area. But, keep your eyes open – Rabbit Mountain is also known as “Rattlesnake Mountain” and for good reason. My […]
Hiking the Wapiti Trail in Boulder, CO
Today’s excursion: hiking the Wapiti Trail at Heil Valley Ranch in Boulder, CO. I don’t get out to this part of Heil Valley Ranch as often as some of our other local hikes, but there are some nice views of the mountains early on into the trail, as seen in the photo above. If you’re […]
Looking Back: Visiting Taos, NM in July 2018
Two years ago in July I decided to take a short trip, visiting the Taos, NM area to coincide with one of my routine “social media detox” periods. My trip included some of my favorite offline things: historical sightseeing, hiking, and sampling the local beer and wine offerings. (Over the past few years, my love […]
Hiking the Antelope Trail in Lyons, CO
I don’t always succeed, but I attempt to make it out to hike about five times a week when the weather and my career allows. Living in the foothills of Colorado really lends itself to outdoor activities. One of my favorite local trails is today’s highlight: the Antelope trail (and on to the Bitterbrush trail) […]
Best Keto Craft Beers for 2020
Living in Colorado, it’s hard not to love craft beer. A few years ago I jumped on the keto bandwagon in order to lose some weight, and unfortunately at that time, it meant beer other than Mic Ultra was pretty much out of the question. Today, however, more and more craft breweries are wading into […]
What’s in a Name?
I’ve been married to my wonderful husband for a little over nine years now, but depending on which social media site you find me, or which email address I use, you’ll notice that I use my maiden and married name interchangeably. I grew up watching the professional women around me keep their maiden names for […]