If you wander through Hogan Park at Highlands Creek in Aurora Highlands community east of Denver, you’ll quickly discover that this neighborhood isn’t just about new homes and green walking paths. It’s become a canvas for art that feels almost alive. Two sculptures, in particular, anchor the experience: Umi and Broken but Together. Umi: The […]
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There’s something quietly rebellious about hiking in winter in Colorado, especially when the season forgets to act like winter at all. This year has been unseasonably warm, and instead of snowshoes and microspikes, I found myself lacing up regular hiking boots and heading out for one of my favorite cold-season trails: Rattlesnake Gulch in Boulder.
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There’s something about winter hiking in Colorado that feels quietly magical. The crowds thin, the air sharpens, and the landscape takes on a calmer, more reflective mood. On a recent crisp, blue-sky day, I headed to Castlewood Canyon State Park near Castle Rock, a place that feels just as dramatic in winter as it does
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Sometimes the best trips are the ones that don’t require airports, passports, or complicated planning, just a good playlist and an open road. Our getaway from Aurora to Glenwood Springs clocked in at under three hours, making it the perfect spontaneous escape into Colorado’s mountain charm. Day 1: Historic Stays, Italian Flavors & Karaoke Nights
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There’s something magical about a day that combines wide-open spaces, local flavor, and relaxed good times, and in Colorado Springs, you can have it all in one unforgettable outing. Morning Adventure at the Paint Mines Start your day at Paint Mines Interpretive Park, an otherworldly landscape of colorful clay hoodoos, spires, and gullies that feels
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Christmas looked a little different for us this year, and honestly, it was exactly what we needed. We celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday with a festive desert escape at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, trading snow and sweaters for cactuses and canyon views. We kicked things off on our first night with a stroll
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Spending Thanksgiving weekend in Crested Butte with my husband and son was the perfect blend of cozy tradition and outdoor adventure. Instead of a bustling holiday table, we cooked a delicious Thanksgiving dinner together in our Airbnb, full of laughter, stories, and gratitude. There’s something special about creating a holiday meal in a new space,
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Downtown Chicago offers a blend of iconic attractions, city energy, and waterfront beauty that creates the perfect day in the city. No visit is complete without starting at Millennium Park, where “The Bean” officially named Cloud Gate, reflects the skyline in its shiny silver curves. It’s the ideal spot to snap photos, people-watch, and take
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Our time in Crested Butte wouldn’t have been complete without tackling one of Colorado’s most legendary, and nerve-tingling off-road trails: the Devil’s Punch Bowl. We set out from Crested Butte on Gothic Road, winding past alpine meadows, thick stands of evergreens, and the quiet charm of Gothic itself. The higher we climbed toward Schofield Pass,
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There’s nothing quite like the freedom of the open road, and nothing more refreshing than pulling into Estes Park with our RV surrounded by towering peaks, cool mountain air, and the sense that adventure is just beginning. Day 1: Arrival, Downtown Stroll & Fireside Dinner We rolled into Estes Park Campground in the early afternoon
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