As the world starts to slowly open back up after months of lockdown due to COVID-19, people are starting to think about traveling again and how to do so responsibly. As an avid traveler (who is very excited to start traveling … Continue reading How I Stay Healthy While Traveling
There’s a reason crowds of tourists and outdoor enthusiasts flock to New Mexico—specifically Santa Fe—during the summer. Santa Fe is the perfect place to visit if you’re interested in exploring picturesque desert landscapes and taking on the spectacular hiking trails … Continue reading Five Favorite Close-to–Santa Fe Hikes
There’s no law that says you have to be a skier or snowboarder to enjoy the many ski towns and mountains of Colorado. As a hiking enthusiasts with limited experience skiing and no experience snowboarding, I prefer to tube down … Continue reading The Ice Castles of Dillion
I have trekked across most of Colorado’s western slope. While studying geology at Colorado School of Mines, I lived in Golden, a cozy town nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I spent several weekends going to places like … Continue reading How to Road Trip Through Southern Colorado
As the summer heat sets in over the high desert, take to the lakes of Northern New Mexico. Abiquiu Lake—a gorgeous man-made reservoir—is perfect for boating, fishing, kayaking, and my personal favorite, paddle boarding. A quick 2-hour drive out to … Continue reading Camping Abiquiu Lake is the Answer
Every year, Jake’s family goes to Crawford Lake for Memorial Day weekend. Every May, without fail, his parents, brother and family including the in-laws, and even family friends come out for a three-day weekend campout along the lake. Having never … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend at Crawford Lake
While most people head into the mountains during ski and snowboard season to hit the slopes, the off-season offers just as much opportunity for adventure. Not only are the roads less treacherous, but they are also less crowded. So before … Continue reading Majesty of Steamboat Springs
If you don’t know about it yet, you soon will because the annual Chili & Beer Festival is one of Colorado’s best summer festivals. Mainly because it is located at the base of Mt. Crested Butte—guaranteed gorgeous views. The festival opened … Continue reading Colorado’s Best Festival is All About Chili & Beer
The best part of Colorado: there’s an abundance of trails to hike, unique locations to camp, and spectacular lakes to enjoy. And you can find all three of the above in just about any mountain town, which is exactly why … Continue reading A Colorado Kind of Fourth of July: Camping, Hiking & Lake Life
When I came back to Colorado five years ago, I was excited for the wide-open spaces, gorgeous weather, and breathtaking views. What I was not excited for was the flood of people that had the same idea as me. Even … Continue reading The Best Hot Springs in Colorado: Iron Mountain
