You all know I’m a HUGE fan of hiking our wonderful Jeffco Open Space Parks. Well, a lot of other people are too. So if you’re looking for a great hike, that tends to be on the quieter side, try Evergreen Mountain in Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. This is one of my favorite spots, particularly in... Continue Reading →
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Sometimes you just gotta get away and recharge your batteries. Explore. Breathe in some fresh air. It’s called “Self Care”. 😉 This past weekend was it for... Continue Reading →
In the spring of 2020, I started to realize that summer was going to look a little differently as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. No goofy Water World trips with friends. No lazy days at the pool. No beach vacations in Florida. No fun, right? Just how was this water lovin’ gal going to... Continue Reading →
Colorado camping season is in full swing! Last weekend, we got out to Blue Mountain Campground near Lake George, Colorado about two hours from Denver. You can make reservations for this campground on the recreation.gov site for $17 a night. The campground accommodates both tents and campers/RVs. Cozy home away from home. Features of this... Continue Reading →
Last month, I had the opportunity to camp in the Fourmile Recreation Area near Buena Vista, Colorado. My first time camping here and I absolutely loved it! It was so easy to get to these terrific campsites just off Highway 285, about 2 hours south of Denver. My Honda CRV made it just fine down... Continue Reading →
Well, it’s been almost a year since my last post. Life just kind of gets busy sometimes. I’m never too busy to get outside though. Don’t let my lack of writing fool you. I’ve had plenty of adventures over the last year.....kayaking, snowboarding, snowshoeing, running races, and of course, hiking! The fresh air is magic... Continue Reading →
🌲I love love love these long summer days! The sun is setting right around 8:30pm so there is plenty of time to get out on an adventure after putting in a full work day. Tonight I ventured out to Reynolds Park, a Jefferson County Open Space Park, in Conifer, Colorado (about 30 minutes from my... Continue Reading →
Hells Hole Trail? I really know how to make a re-entrance into the blogging world, huh? Ok, ok. I am aware that it has been awhile my dear, loyal readers since my last post. Forgive me. Boy, I'm starting to feel like I'm in a confessional. Haha. Anyway, I have had some changes to both... Continue Reading →
Staunton State Park, about 30 minutes from Denver in Pine, Colorado is a park I love visiting during any season. (Check out my previous two blog posts about Staunton posted in May 2018) Earlier this week, I set out to find fall colors in the park and I got so much more! Beautiful sunny, blue... Continue Reading →
Autumn is alive in the mountains of Colorado and one of my favorite spots for leaf peeping (along with everyone else in Denver) is Kenosha Pass about an hour from Denver on route 285. Some helpful tips: 1. Drop everything you are doing and go now! Seriously, the aspens are peaking! 2. Use the restroom... Continue Reading →
Following Your Nose 