Family Travel, the Outdoors & Parenting
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,
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
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
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