There are a few places that draw me back, again and again. Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico is one of those places. I have visited three times now; twice solo and once with girlfriends of mine. Most famous for its picturesque southwest landscape that inspired the American artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, to not only paint […]
Finding Inspiration at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico Read More »
For most, the word Colorado brings to mind images of snow-capped mountain peaks, trickling streams, and golden aspen groves. But there is a “different Colorado” situated in the eastern plains of the state. Stretching for as far as the eye can see, short prairie grass covers most of Northeast Colorado in an area called the
Hiking the Pawnee Buttes Trail Read More »
After a sequence of life alternating events, I set out with my sister to rediscover travel and adventure and what they all mean to me. From Canyons to Casinos, this is my epic journey from Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. *all images were taken by me and are subject to copyright Canyons to Casinos To
Canyons to Casinos: My Epic Journey from Grand Canyon to Las Vegas Read More »
Hiking to Quartz Lake near Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Hiking to Quartz Lake near Pagosa Springs, Colorado Read More »
One of my favorite Colorado hikes is the Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton. I was visiting the area last September and happened to be there just a few days after the trail had just reopened. The trail was closed for nearly a year due to the Ice Fire that burned for about a week in
3 Reasons to Hike the Ice Lakes Trail in the Fall Read More »
Hiking the Perimeter Trail in Ouray, CO.
Hiking the Perimeter Trail in Ouray, CO Read More »
Backpacking in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison all started with an innocent bucket list item of mine, to visit every one of the U.S. National Parks. Having already explored the other three parks in Colorado, the Black Canyon was last on the Colorado list. But I didn’t just want to peer out from the
Backpacking in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Read More »
A few years back I stumbled upon the Paint Mines Interpretive Park in eastern Colorado. Sitting 38 miles east of Colorado Springs in the small town of Calhan, this park isn’t one of Colorado’s more obvious tourist destinations. Not nestled in the scenic mountain landscape the state is known for, it’s located amongst the eastern
Discover the Wonder of the Paint Mines Interpretive Park Read More »
