Every Day is an Adventure
Why We Chose Sayulita I’ve been wanting to learn to surf since I knew surfing existed, well, atleast since I was a freshman in high school, so when Daryle and I started planning our year long adventure, we worked in a month in a beginner-friendly surfing location. Sayulita, Mexico. Since surfing isn’t on Daryle’s agenda, [...] Read more »
Late last week we saw this banner appear in town. And we thought, “That looks fun. We should go.” So, we set about trying to figure out exactly what this event was and where it would be held. Turns out like most things here, the internet might help, but there will be an element of [...] Read more »
The 43,000 acres of city-owned open space surrounding Boulder offers over 140 miles of trails for hikers, runners, cyclists and horseback riders. In addition to offering residents and visitors ample recreational opportunities, this open space serves as a buffer between Boulder and its neighbors. (map link) Royal Arch Hike Boulder Colorado Trails can be accessed [...] Read more »
Sometimes there’s not even a whole weekend to get away, but even a daytrip can do wonders. On a sunny Memorial Day Sunday, Daryle and I decided to jump in the newly acquired car for a trip up the road to Lyons, CO. Having not visited previously we weren’t sure what to expect, except that [...] Read more »
Fort Collins is blessed with fabulous weather, miles of scenic bike paths and award-winning microbrews, the creators of which just happen to be oh so close to the bike path, making a bike ride and beer tasting a near perfect warm weather date. If you are lucky enough to live near one of the paths [...] Read more »
Although we spent the majority of our weekend trip to Ouray at the Ice Park, we did take a few hours on the way back to Fort Collins for a side trip to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. We’d heard great things and had also traveled through on the California Zephyr several years ago. [...] Read more »
Motto: Switzerland of America Population: 813 What to love about Ouray? What not to love about this little mountain town. In my opinion this is some of the most beautiful country in the State hands down, along with one of the friendliest, most relaxed town’s we’ve visited. Surrounded by amazing scenery and year-round outdoor activities [...] Read more »
Since we spend a big chunk of our Colorado time in Fort Collins, I thought it would be fun to do a short series of posts on a few favorite dates here at home in Fort Collins. I’m aiming for a variety, daytime play in the mountains, evening on the town, you know, the whole [...] Read more »
Pearl Street Mall is a central character in the daily life Boulder. Although the mood changes throughout the day, this 4 block pedestrian mall is always the center of attention. From early morning coffee and leisurely window shopping to bustling evening activity, where you are likely to find yourself drawn in by a fire juggling [...] Read more »
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad ranks at the top of the list in terms of romantic activities in the Royal Gorge Region. The 3-hour leisurely train ride along the beautiful and scenic Arkansas River can be combined with first class dining for a trip you won’t soon forget. Originally, this section of track was laid [...] Read more »