Standing at the top of the K120 ski jump at the Olympic Village in Park City Utah, I realize another reason why I’m not an Olympic athlete. I’m chicken. I mean, would you take a serious look at that?! That’s…
Cruising Beautiful Lake Tahoe’s Clear and Pristine Water
Peering down over the side of the Tahoe Queen, a paddle wheeler that offers cruises on beautiful Lake Tahoe, all I could see was blue, more blue and then a deeper blue. Our guides told us that we could see…
Crested Butte Colorado Wildflower Festival
Crested Butte Colorado is one of the more spectacular places in the Rocky Mountain State, especially in mid-to-late summer when the wildflowers are in bloom. Of course, you can see wildflowers in many mountain communities, but Crested Butte is THE designated…
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a smaller unit of our national park system, but one worthy of exploration when your travels take you to southern Colorado between Montrose and Gunnison. It is here over millions of…
Fun Cheyenne Wyoming Restaurant Located in a Trolley Car
Our first day in Cheyenne Wyoming, we were delighted by the number of bright red trolleys on the streets. Then our delight multiplied when we learned one of Cheyenne’s best restaurants was also in a trolley car. Trolley tours are…
Devils Postpile National Monument – What is it and Where is it?
America’s national parks never fail to disappoint in their beauty and unique opportunities to understand our natural, cultural and historical world just a little better. We had never heard of Devils Postpile National Monument until we were in Yosemite National…
Idaho Microbrewery Operated by Creative Army Veteran
Those who know my husband know of his extensive collection of craft brewery T-shirts. He’s got hundreds — so many that they overflow the shelves dedicated to them in our walk-in closet. This post contains affiliate links, which means we…
Slide the Longest Snow Tubing Hill in the U.S. in Heber, Utah
The longest snow tubing hill in the United States, I’m told, is at Soldier Hollow in the Wasatch Mountain State Park near Heber, Utah. It’s 1,400 feet long. That’s almost the length of four football fields. During the 2002 Winter…
Visit the Best Coffee Shop in Mammoth Lakes California
Finding a good coffee shop while traveling is as fundamental to enjoying your vacation as the destination itself. So for the millions of visitors to Mammoth Lakes California each year, your trip will be that much more enjoyable with frequent visits…