I was nervous about rafting the Arkansas River when I saw how fast it was running. I had heard the water levels were low, so I assumed it would be moving more slowly and that it would be an easy ride. Forget altogether about swimming, I believe I’m the one person on this planet who […]
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Hiking to the Devil’s Head Fire Lookout
As I looked out on the seemingly endless mountain peaks yesterday, I wondered if I chose the wrong profession. Instead of sitting in an office each day, I could be admiring a 360-degree view of stunning scenery. Sure, I’d have to keep a lookout for forest fires, since that’s the true job for the forest […]
Practical Advice When Visiting Colorado
The annual Travel Blog Exchange conference will be held next week right here in my home state of Colorado. As such, I feel inclined to offer some practical advice for the people who are coming in from out of the state or country. I sure didn’t know these things when I moved here twelve years ago. And […]
A Photo Essay ~ 31 Days of Denver
I spent the month of May documenting some of the sites I have regularly seen in the twelve years I’ve lived in Denver. I have also taken the time to capture a picture or two of some places I hadn’t yet seen. And I had plenty of time to ignore the overly-photographed locations and icons that are certainly […]
A Waterfall at the Denver Botanic Gardens
A small waterfall with sculpture at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
A Blue Grass Brunch at Oskar Blues
“You know, the last time I had any of these beers, I really didn’t like them. I drank them more on a dare,” I explained to Jim, Oskar Blues’ public relations specialist, as we sat down to lunch. Every Sunday an impromptu Blue Grass band plays just inside the door of the Oskar Blues Home […]
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