Colorado averages over 300 inches of snow per year, making ski destinations like Vail, Breckenridge and Aspen a beacon for skiers who want to swoosh down powdery trails. However, you don’t need to brave a black diamond to enjoy Colorado in the wintertime. Here is a three day Colorado winter itinerary that includes lots of…
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Chicago Christmas
Chicago is second to no city, especially at Christmas time. Our family recently spent two nights in the Windy City, doing all things Christmas. It was a jam-packed couple of days filled with twinkling lights, warm beverages and frosty activities and experiences we won’t soon forget. Here’s how we spent our time: Chicago is about…
Porcupine Mountains
Last year I turned forty years old. Unlike some, I didn’t dread the prospect. I saw it as an opportunity to celebrate all I’d accomplished. A mile marker beckoning me to continue to forge ahead carving out the life I hoped to lead. I took a couple of ‘life list’ trips. Scott and I climbed…
Honeymoon in New York City
When you think honeymoon, you most likely think of white, sandy beaches and warm ocean breezes. Not us. When planning our honeymoon in New York City we were looking to fill our days with museums, history, architecture, great food and nightlife. New York City was the perfect fit. The day after we said ‘I do”…
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Tahquamenon Falls
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore About a week ago, my long-time friend Kate and I strapped on our daypacks and ventured to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to explore Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Tahquamenon Falls. We’d spent little time mapping out where exactly our hiking boots would take us. We simply showed up at the…
What to do in the Windy City; Chicago with Kids
Chicago is a city that doesn’t disappoint. Museums, sporting events, parks, theater and nightlife all make Chicago appealing. It’s the third largest city in the United States, yet it’s easy to navigate and most sights and attractions can be covered in three to four full days. With a seven and almost five-year-old in tow, our…
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
Last summer, we loaded up a 28 foot Class C RV we rented and drove about 3,000 miles west to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks for an 8 night trip in two of American’s most beautiful National Parks. We put on a lot of miles and equally as many smiles as we traversed landscapes…