A Perfect Summer Day at Steamboat Lake

A Perfect Summer Day at Steamboat Lake

On a summer day in Steamboat Springs, we drove north to Steamboat Lake and rented a pontoon boat from the marina for a half day. We packed fishing poles, beverages, and everything we needed to make cheeseburgers and headed out onto the water. With Hahn’s 

A Summer Day Exploring Indian Peaks Wilderness in Colorado

A Summer Day Exploring Indian Peaks Wilderness in Colorado

About an hour from Boulder, Indian Peaks Wilderness is filled with alpine lakes, mountain trails, forests, and some of the beautiful scenery Colorado is known for. We spent a summer day exploring the area, visiting Brainard Lake and Long Lake, and ended our day with 

A Perfect Afternoon at Adam’s Apple Orchard

A Perfect Afternoon at Adam’s Apple Orchard

This weekend I had the chance to visit Adam’s Apple Orchard, and it was such a treat! There’s nothing quite like walking through rows of apple trees, knowing that fall is just around the corner. Right now, the orchard has one apple variety ready to 

Hiking to Mills Lake – A Perfect Day in Rocky Mountain National Park

Hiking to Mills Lake – A Perfect Day in Rocky Mountain National Park

One of my favorite hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park was the trail to Mills Lake. Tucked away in the Glacier Gorge area, this trail offers everything you dream about in Colorado hiking: rushing streams, waterfalls, towering peaks, and a sparkling alpine lake framed by 

A Hidden Gem Near Central City: Summit Trail Hike

A Hidden Gem Near Central City: Summit Trail Hike

Today I set out on a hike that surprised me in all the best ways. Just outside of Central City and Black Hawk, tucked into the hills behind the casinos and old mining roads, I found a trail that delivered both solitude and serious elevation. 

Grays Peak Hike – A Beautiful Challenge in the Colorado Rockies

Grays Peak Hike – A Beautiful Challenge in the Colorado Rockies

Today we hiked Grays Peak, one of Colorado’s most accessible 14ers—but don’t let that reputation fool you. While it’s considered a “beginner” 14er, it still demanded an early start, careful footwork, and some serious stamina. It was a beautiful, tiring, and rewarding day in the 

Midwest Moving Road Trip: From Colorado to Grand Forks, ND

Midwest Moving Road Trip: From Colorado to Grand Forks, ND

This week, we’re heading north for a special milestone—moving our son out of the dorms and into his first apartment at the University of North Dakota. With the car packed and a few scenic stops and favorite restaurants planned, we’re turning this move into a 

Taco Beast Steamboat

Taco Beast Steamboat

A Snowcat is a fully tracked vehicle designed to move on snow.  At Steamboat Resort the Taco Beast (converted Snowcat food truck) roams the mountain serving Mexican street food to hungry skiers.  The menu consists of Mexican street food and Mexican drinks.  The Snowcat moves