After spending a week hiking in Leadville, you can bet I worked up a serious appetite. Everything is harder at 10,000 feet in atltitude which basically just means I gave my permission to eat to my heart’s content while I was in town. And with so many great Leadville restaurants to choose from — at […]
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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
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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Rocky Mountain National Park captures your heart immediately: snowy summits provide a gorgeous backdrop, alpine forests and fresh air are waiting to be explored, and there’s wildlife everywhere if you’re willing to look. While many people visit on a day trip from Denver, you’ll want 3 days in Rocky Mountain National Park if you want
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It still blows my mind that I spent five days in Colorado this summer without ever going into the mountains. In fact, I barely even saw them due to hazy conditions. That’s heresy considering that my heart lies on the top of a snow-capped peak. So why was I even in Colorado if I wasn’t
