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Category: COLORADO

What to Do in Colorado

There is a never ending list of things to do in Colorado, but during my 10 Day Trip to Arizona … More

airstream, black canyon, COLORADO, garden of the gods, great sand dunes, manitou, mesa verde, national park, origin hotel, ouray, pike's peak, railroad, red rocks, rocky mountain, silverton, stay amigo

Best Spots in Rocky Mountain National Park

I only spent two days in the park, but with it covering 265,000 acres, there is so much to do, especially if you like hiking or wildlife. Check out my favorite spots in the park below!

coffee shop, COLORADO, estes park, HIKING, hotel, national park, RMNP, rocky mountain national park, rocky mountains, sprague lake

Visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

I had never heard of Black Canyon of the Gunnison before setting a goal of visiting all the National Parks. … More

ARIZONA, black canyon, black canyon of the gunnison, canyon, COLORADO, national park, national park road trip, road trip

Top 10 Places to Visit During Fall

The crisp air of fall mixed with the vibrant colors gives me so much joy. I love leaf peeping and … More

badlands, fall, fall foliage, fall travels, fall trips, Hawk Mountain, leaf peeping, NATIONAL PARKS, NORTH DAKOTA, Poconos, road trip, Smoky Mountains, Smugglers Notch, SOUTH DAKOTA, stowe, VERMONT, white mountains

Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is located in southwestern Colorado. About 700 years ago, Ancestral Pueblo people lived at Mesa Verde … More

Arches, COLORADO, durango, mesa verde, Moab, national park, west

The 12 Most Scenic Drives in the US

Over the last few years, I’ve driven thousands of miles over highways all across the US. I have only scratched … More

The Most Underrated National Parks

If this is your first time visiting my blog, Welcome! I love to travel, especially within the United States. As … More

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Top 5 Hotel Stays

One of my favorite things about traveling is finding boutique type hotels to stay at. I try to avoid staying … More

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A Week of National Parks: CO and AZ

One of my personal goals has been to visit all 61 national parks. Some are easier to get to than … More

ARIZONA, brekenridge, COLORADO, estes park, garden of the gods, golden, great sand dunes, manitou incline, mesa verde, national park, petrified forest, road trip, rocky mountains, saguaro national park, solo, sprague lake

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Our little gremlin is already 5 months old. Swipe right for when he was a chonky little guy. 🐶💕 Day 10.5 - Our final travels and return home. DAY 10 - Riverside walks, a valley of fire, and big horned sheep. DAY 9 - Hoodoos, emerald pools, and tired legs. DAY 8 - Goblins, grand staircases, and another early morning sunrise. DAY 7 - An early day with lots of hiking and arches and some pistachio pizza. DAY 6 - Slot canyons, red rocks, and lots of photography. DAY 5 - I’d summarize today as short drives, grand views, wind-burnt faces, and average bbq. DAY 4
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