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 […]
Category: The Days Of The Trip
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 […]
A Stop In Casper Wyoming – And A Mountain Of A Hike!
One thing is for sure, our single-day stop in Casper, Wyoming on Day 29 certainly taught us that we are not quite in tip-top hiking shape. Oh, we are getting a little better with every hike and bike ride – but today’s hike got us for sure! Perhaps we should be a little more cautious […]
Enjoying Thermopolis, WY and Our First Hot Springs Bath – Day 28
Today we had the pleasure of visiting Thermopolis, WY. But it wasn’t because we had planned to make a trip there. In fact, neither of us had ever heard of the town of Thermopolis until this past weekend. As we were sitting at restaurant in Cody, WY, our friendly server was asking us about our […]
An Amazing Day In Cody, Wyoming – A City Rich In Old West History! Day 27
If you have never been to Cody, Wyoming, it certainly needs to be added to your “Must-Visit” list! Situated on the upper western-edge of Wyoming, Cody sits just 52 miles from the eastern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Cody also happens to be located along the beautiful Shoshone River, nestled beautifully between both the Beartooth […]
An Amazing Day Exploring Yellowstone National Park – Day 26
If you have ever visited Yellowstone National Park, you are going to understand why there will be a few words and lots of pictures in today’s daily update. Neither of us have ever been to Yellowstone, and we were afraid that Mother Nature was going to make this trip impossible. However, the roads that were […]