Estes Park a Classic Destination that Never Gets Old
Estes Park, Colorado is one of the gateways to Rocky Mountain National Park and is surrounded by a natural playground filled with amazing wildlife, lush…
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Valley of the Wind Winery
For Italians, the aperitivo is just as important as the meal itself.
It's a time to relax, socialize, and converse with your friends about the day's…
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Road Trip: Rocky Mountain National Park's Other Side
I woke up early and checked the road reports.
Old Fall River Road was finally open!
It was nearly a month overdue.
Heavy spring snowfall had kept the…
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Backpacking to Upper Chipmunk
Backpacking to Upper Chipmunk campsite was a rigorous climb up a tediously rocky trail.
Wow, the rangers weren't kidding when they said it was steep.
I don't…
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Cowgirl Camping
I was wiped out from an awesome day of horseback riding.
My horse's name was Sugar Babe. She loved to go fast uphill, and cautiously slow…
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Heaven found at Lake Haiyaha
I was on my way to Mills Lake.
Between Bear Lake Trailhead and Alberta Falls, I had seen a group of hikers every twenty feet.
I was…
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Paranormal Activity at the Stanley Hotel
When you visit the Stanley Hotel be cautious of the old guests and caretakers.
They still roam the hallways.
Mrs. Wilson, one of the maids, was horrifically…
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Backpacking from Dunraven Trailhead
On our way to the trailhead we drove through Glen Haven (we made sure to make a pit stop for cinnamon roles).
Just past town, we…
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The Mysterious Baldpate Inn
What if you could enter Frankenstein's Castle? Or walk into Mozart's wine cellar?
If you're looking for the key, you'll find it at the Baldpate Inn…
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Glen Haven's Secret
I was on a hunt for the Glen Haven General Store.
I drove past the Macgregor Ranch, Lumpy Ridge Trailhead, and down the steep wide S…
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