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Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree: What to Know

Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree: What to Know

I’ve always thought that it would be a special family experience to cut down our own Christmas tree. But I wasn’t sure how to go about doing it. Last year our neighbors cut down their own Christmas tree for the

Liana Moore December 9, 2020December 13, 2020 Christmas Destinations, Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, Family Travel Destinations 1 Comment Read more

Colorado Springs Hikes with Unique Views

Colorado Springs Hikes with Unique Views

Colorado is home to many spectacular hikes. As someone who has hiked Colorado for several years, Colorado Springs hikes actually surprised me with their diversity. From red rock views to Pike’s Peak and breathtaking waterfalls there are trails for almost

Liana Moore October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, Waterfalls No Comments Read more

Glenwood Springs Hiking for Families

Glenwood Springs Hiking for Families

The Glenwood Canyon is one of the most beautiful places in the state of Colorado to hike. Sadly, the Grizzly Creek fire of 2020 changed that landscape. We are hopeful that Hanging Lake remains intact. In the meantime, there are

Liana Moore September 6, 2020December 26, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes 1 Comment Read more

Scenic Drives in Colorado for Fall Colors

Most spectacular fall drives and fall colors in Colorado

The Colorado fall crisp mornings set in late August or early September in high country. Then the bright golden yellow colors start popping from the Aspen groves. Colorado’s leaf peeping season is upon us. Time to hop in the car

Liana Moore August 29, 2020September 16, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, Family Travel Destinations 2 Comments Read more

Off the Beaten Path Colorado

Colorado National Monument at sunset

Travel is increasingly driven by a location’s Instagram popularity. According to a survey by UK holiday home insurer Schofields, more than 40% of millennials consider “Instagrammability” the most important factor in choosing their vacation destination. This is having a negative

Liana Moore June 3, 2020June 4, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, Family Travel Destinations No Comments Read more

Grizzly Creek Trail: What to Know

Grizzly Creek Trail: What to Know

Located in Glenwood Canyon, Grizzly Creek trail is a great alternative to the nearby Hanging Lake trail. While it doesn’t have the relatively quick and breathtaking payoff at the top, it is a beautiful mountain trail along the rushing river.

Liana Moore May 16, 2020September 6, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, Family Travel Destinations No Comments Read more

Discovering Rifle Falls State Park

A triple waterfall is the centerpiece of Rifle Falls State Park.

In 2017, when my husband asked where I’d like to go to brunch for Mother’s Day, I paused and thought about it. I told him that I’d like to take a family hike with no complaining. Even though he agreed,

Liana Moore April 4, 2020April 12, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, National Parks & Monuments, Waterfalls 3 Comments Read more

A Day at Epic Discovery Vail

I would highly recommend that your summer family trip to Vail at the very least include a ride up the gondola!

In Vail we have a saying that, “We moved here for the winter, but stayed because of the summers.” With sunny days, cool evenings and more outdoor recreation and culture that you could imagine it really is a spectacular place

Liana Moore February 14, 2020July 16, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, Vail Family Vacations 5 Comments Read more

Hiking Hanging Lake | Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Hiking Hanging Lake | Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Western Colorado is home to some of the most spectacular hikes in the country. One in particular, Hanging Lake, makes many top ten lists. The lake was formed by travertine depositions and the natural geologic processes continue to operate as

Liana Moore January 16, 2020September 6, 2020 Colorado Travel, Family Hikes, Waterfalls No Comments Read more

Guide to Snowmass Summer for Families

Guide to Snowmass Summer for Families

The end of last summer our family spent a fun weekend in Snowmass, Colorado. My husband and I have visited Aspen a handful of times, but this was our first visit to Snowmass Village. This all transpired as I was

Liana Moore April 15, 2019January 4, 2021 Colorado Travel, Family Dining, Family Entertainment, Family Hikes, Family Hotels & Lodging, Family Travel Destinations No Comments Read more
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We visited one of our favorite summer Colorado des We visited one of our favorite summer Colorado destinations last weekend. It happens to be a really fun, and spectacular, winter destination also. #hosted
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The Nordic Center at @snowmountainranch has miles and miles of trails for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and even fat tire biking. There’s a snow tubing hill, ice skating rink and lots of indoor activities too. Perfect place to get outdoors and spend quality time with your family.
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You might even get to spot some wildlife! Read all about it in the link in our bio.
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#visitcolorado #coloradolive #snowmountainranch #ymcarockies #wearecotravel  #coloradocameraclub #coloradotography #coloradogram #colorfulcolorado #coloradoinstagram #viewcolorado #coloradolove #coloradolife #coloradical #coloradoliving #coloradophotography #familyvacation #familytime #takeyourkidseverywhere
Guess what’s up next for us? A visit to the magi Guess what’s up next for us? A visit to the magical Dillon @icecastles_! It has been a couple of years since our last visit and I can’t tell you how excited I am for a spectacular socially distanced outdoor activity. #hosted
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This time we know to dress warm!
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Thinking of going? We have a 15% off discount for you! Just use code “insider15”.
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#icecastles #ColoradoLive  #visitcolorado #coloradoinstagram #colorfulcolorado #coloradolife #viewcolorado #coloradolove #coloradogram #coloradophotography #coloradoliving #familyskitrip #coloradotography #mountainlife #mountainview #winterwonderland  #coloradical #lovewhereyoulive #takeyourkidseverywhere
We had our first ski trip of the winter this past We had our first ski trip of the winter this past weekend and it was AWESOME! We drove about an hour and a half west to @snowmass and had a real getaway. Leading up to it, it was so nice to have something fun to look forward too. #hosted
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We stayed at a really fun hotel @limelighthotel & took in holiday light displays, ice sculptures, played at the coolest game room. We had wonderful meals. We skied on wide open snow covered mountains, soared down an alpine coaster. Warmed up in the biggest hot tub. And, mostly enjoyed time as a family.
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Family ski vacations can be challenging. Schlepping gear, new boots hurting feet. But staying in Snowmass Village it really was all so easy. 
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Also, I have to note that 99.9% of people were wearing their masks everywhere. The lifties were on it. Asking everyone not just to be sure they were wearing masks but wearing them correctly. We felt as safe as we could have during these crazy times.
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Thanks to @aspensnowmass and @snowmass for a wonderful weekend feeling like we escaped it all.
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#snowmass  #aspen #vacationtime #hosted #lppathfinders #travelingmom #coloradountamed #familyskitrip #lovewhereyoulive #winterishere #skifamily #skilife  #travelwriter #coloradolive #mountainlife  #skiing #snowboard #ilovetravel #travelstroke #skier
Vail Mountain opened today. This ski season will l Vail Mountain opened today. This ski season will look like no other. But it is these wide open spaces that are likely to get us through winter with our physical and mental health intact.
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about our front line workers. Health care workers, grocery clerks, servers in restaurants and now lifties and those working in the ticket offices, ski rental shops and front desk of the hotels. I hope that we can show grace this winter to all. 
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My daughter and I don’t get to volunteer this weekend putting together Thanksgiving baskets. So how can we give back? I am thinking we’ll drop homemade goodies off on friends front porches just to spread a little joy. And anything else we can think of as the winter proceeds. Right now everyone needs a little joy, and grace. I think I’ll soon be writing about grace. 
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Happy weekend to you all. I hope that you have some joy, spread some joy and most of all give grace to others, and yourself.
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#skiseasonishere #saveourwinter #vail  #vailcolorado #BeaverCreek #coloradoliving #coloradophotography #coloradolife #coloradolove #coloradical #coloradoinstagram #coloradogram #coloradotography #coloradocameraclub #beautifuldestination #igcolorado #choosemountains #snowcoveredtrees #skiday #snowdays #snowyday
I have been quiet over here the past couple of wee I have been quiet over here the past couple of weeks. There’s been too much to think about. As I’ve been pondering quietly, my home state somehow transitioned from fall to winter. I will admit that summer is my favorite time of year. But, well, winter is stunning. I’ve been figuring out how we can stay outside as much as possible this winter. Stay tuned for some fun cold, snowy weather outdoor ideas coming here soon!
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How are you going to keep things fun this winter?
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My heart is crying again. Today this special place My heart is crying again. Today this special place narrowly missed burning down a second time in its long history of special moments in peoples lives. It is not completely out of the woods yet. But I am keeping our friends, just a county over, in my thoughts tonight as another wildfire ravages our beautiful mountains.
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