Definitely chalk up Moab, Utah up as another incredible city that we simply never knew existed before this trip! When we first started planning our trip last year, a classmate from high school happened to be camping out in Moab. At the time, we had honestly never heard of it, but were amazed at the […]
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Welcome to Utah! Our First Stop – Arches National Park, Day 38
Today we said goodbye to Colorful Colorado and headed towards Arches National Park in the southeast Utah. Neither of us knew what we were about to witness as we headed towards Moab, Utah to spend the night. But as we exited off Interstate 70 and headed south on 191 we could see the beauty all […]
Finding Out What Goat Heads Are…The Hard Way! Day 37 On The Road
Up until two days ago, I can honestly say that Mary and I had never heard of the term “goat heads,” and certainly didn’t have the slightest clue what pain they could cause. Oh, but how quickly we learn things on this trip! And sometimes, like with the goat heads, it’s the hard way! A […]
Spending the Night with Alpacas at Sopris Alpaca Farm – Day 36
Today we said goodbye to the Denver area and headed west on 1-70 to Sopris Alpaca Farm in Silt, Colorado. Harvest Host Locations As members of Harvest Hosts, we have the pleasure of being able to stay the night at some amazing business locations, for free! For example, we have stayed at Wood Hat Distillery […]
A Final Day In Denver – Hiking, Biking, And A Denver Broncos Game!
As we prepare to move to the western edge of Colorado for the next few days, we spent our final day in Denver enjoying a few of their many incredible hiking and biking trails, and taking in a Denver Broncos game downtown. The weather today was almost too good to be true. With bright sun […]
Pike’s Peak, And Taking In An Air Force Academy Football Game – Day 34
No visit to Colorado Springs would be complete without a visit to Pike’s Peak. Termed America’s Mountain, Pike’s Peak is one of the most famous mountains in the country. The 19 miles that it takes to drive up to the 14, 115 foot summit provides you with some of the most breathtaking scenery in the […]
Riding Trains, Exploring Denver, And An Amazing Boulder Experience! Day 33
Friday in Colorado was perfect from start to finish, including an unforgettable dinner experience in Boulder! There is nothing like getting to ride a train or two to take in the sights of a few beautiful cities. And that is exactly what we did today in both Denver and Boulder, Colorado. One day after a […]
A Snowy Day in Denver and a 65 Degree Swing in Temperature – Day 32
It is hard to believe that just yesterday we were in shorts hiking around Rocky Mountain National Park and today we are faced to tackle a snowy day in Denver. Although it wasn’t a big surprise that we would be faced with this today. The weather forecast has been calling for this storm to arrive […]
Hello Colorado! A Visit To Beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park – Day 31
From the beauty of Wyoming, to the thrill of the Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park, today was something special! As we left Cheyenne and headed towards the Colorado border, we were treated to some stunning views. From cowboys riding horses and moving cattle, to crystal clear lakes and streams drenched by a cloudless sunny day, […]
A Visit to Cheyenne, Wyoming – Botanical Gardens, Boots & Beer, Day 30
As we wrapped up journey through Wyoming, we had the pleasure of spending the day and night in Cheyenne, the state capital. We arrived in town early in the day and decided to visit the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens As most of you know, we are avid gardeners ourselves. And any chance that […]