Three years ago this week, I was visiting Portland, ME, while my husband was attending a conference. I used my few days in town to take advantage of the scenery, the beer scene, and the seafood!
Looking Back: Visiting Portland, ME in October 2017
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Looking Back: Visiting the Great Sand Dunes in Sept. 2018
Two years ago this week, I made a multi-stop road trip along the Colorado Front Range – my main event was visiting the Great Sand Dunes National Park. From my start in Alamosa to my finish at St. Mary’s Glacier, I was able to tackle a handful of great hikes as well as enjoy a few moments of relaxation.
Hiking Cedar Brake Loop in Dallas, TX
Now that our move to Texas is mostly complete, I’ve been starting to explore the parks and trails in our area. Knowing that I’ve been spoiled by the mountains of Colorado, it was a pleasant surprise to find this hiking trail in Dallas. The trail provided me some very steep elevation gains for a great workout today! Read on for more from my first time hiking Cedar Brake Loop at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas, TX.
Looking Back: Visiting the Badlands in South Dakota in August 2017
Three years ago this week, my husband and I made a road trip up to South Dakota to coincide with the full solar eclipse. Our main goal was visiting the Badlands in South Dakota, but we also took time to visit other sites in the area, including Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, and more.
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(Originally posted in August 2020; last updated on 6/16/21.)
Hiking at Golden Ponds in Longmont, CO
If you’re looking for a quick and easy outing in Longmont, then hiking at Golden Ponds is always a good choice. Located along the St. Vrain Greenway in the heart of the city, the park is still large enough to compare to many of the other local open spaces in the county.
Hiking Devil’s Backbone in Loveland, CO
I had to make a trip up north to drop off my car for maintenance, so afterward I decided to go hiking the Devil’s Backbone and Wild Loop trails at the Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland, CO. It’s a quick and relatively easy route, coming in at 2.4 miles.
Looking Back: Visiting Puerto Peñasco, MX in August 2015
Looking for a warm beach vacation off the beaten path? Five years ago we were searching for a tropical vacation that wouldn’t break the bank, and discovered this lesser-known Mexican beach town. Here are some of our highlights from visiting Puerto Peñasco (also known as Rocky Point by the ex-pats) in Sonora, Mexico.
Hiking the Bitterbrush Trail in Lyons, CO
If you’re near Lyons, then hiking the Bitterbrush Trail at Hall Ranch should be at the top of your list. With immediate views (such as the photo above) and a wide variety of plant and animal life along the way, there are many opportunities for photography – or for just plain enjoying the view.
Hiking at Sandstone Ranch in Longmont, CO
When I’m short on time and can’t make it out to my usual trails in Lyons, you’ll usually find me hiking at Sandstone Ranch in Longmont, CO. It’s a short drive just east of the downtown area, and has more elevation change than most of the flat walking trails elsewhere around the city.