Frisco was an unexpected find on our Colorado roadtrip. We never had plans of going there — never even gave it a second look — but when bad weather struck in Leadville and cancelled our hiking plans, we followed the radar to a dry patch of sky. It led us to Frisco, a small town […]
I love hiking whether I’m home or far away and living in Virginia means that there’s no shortage of trails to choose from (with weather that makes them accessible year-round!). This state may be underrated for its outdoor recreation, but it has treasures if you know where to look. Here are the best hikes in Virginia
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If you haven’t been yet, western Colorado is the best part of the state — the San Juan Mountains are extraordinary, with alpine lakes and waterfalls and never-ending forests to enjoy. And although there are many places to stay, Telluride is a frequent favorite. The only problem? The drive from Denver to Telluride is 6+
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Ouray sits in a valley within the San Juan Mountains, so beautiful it’s sometimes referred to as “the Switzerland of America”. It’s a small town that still manages to encompass everything a mountain trip needs. There are a few good restaurants on Main Street, some breweries, gorgeous scenery, outdoor activities, and even hot springs to
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I’ve never been one for scenic drives. Give me my own two feet and I’ll hike to soak up the views — I love catching my breath while my quads burn from a climb. But my husband convinced me to head from Ouray to Telluride over Imogene Pass, a 17.5 mile journey via Ouray’s jeep
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While Santa Fe itself is a popular travel destination, it’s not one that fits well into my personal interests. I’ve been a few times, but the primary draws are museums and private galleries — neither one my cup of tea. As such, I find myself leaving city limits more often that not. However, this idyllic
As impossible as it may seem, 2020 has been good for a few things. For me, one of the upsides of this year has been a personal reminder about how much New York state has to offer. My travel this spring and summer has been centered around where I can safely roadtrip to: my own
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Ask any of my friends: I’m a pain in the butt to shop with. I know exactly what I want — whether or not it actually exists — and I won’t compromise on quality or features. And on top of that, I never have a huge budget (gotta save my hard-earned dollars for travel itself!).
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For the most part, 2020 has brought nothing but frustration but we also found a small opportunity. Mike’s been working remotely since March 11 — I have for five years — and we decided we may as well take remote work to a whole new level. It’s been brutally, record-breakingly hot in Buffalo, so we
I assumed Acadia National Park hiking would be a nightmare. We were visiting on a warm summer weekend and many of the trails are short and flat with gorgeous views. That’s a recipe for crowds and congestion. Sure enough, we parked our rental car at Jordan Pond’s overflow parking lot at 11am on a Saturday
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