Travel Writing
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Here’s How to Watch 27,000 Sandhill Cranes Migrate Through Colorado This Spring
THE DENVER POST, February 2025
Put this Colorado historic bird festival on your 2025 to-do list.
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Where to See Bald Eagles — Now, Officially Our Nation’s Bird — in Colorado
THE DENVER POST, February 2025
We can't make any promises, but there are quite a few destinations along the Front Range where bald eagle sightings are likely.
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A New Take on Afternoon Tea in Boulder
TEA TIME MAGAZINE, January 2025
In a town where EVs are as common as snowdrifts, and yoga pants count as formal dinner attire, local restaurateurs infuse their traditional tea service with plenty of local flair.
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Top Tea Spots to Explore from Fort Collins to Manitou Springs
THE DENVER POST, December 2024
Picture this: Daylight is petering out behind the snow-capped Rockies, and it’s getting cold -- really cold. You’re comfortable, though, sipping loose-leaf tea from a pot, nibbling on delicate, scratch-made pastries.
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5 Ways to Pamper Yourself Around Denver
THE DENVER POST, November 2024
Pedicure, massage, walks are some of the ways to make yourself feel better in troubled times. Who wouldn’t benefit from some self-care this winter?
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Take a (Steep) Hike Through Local History on Mount Sanitas in Boulder
THE DENVER POST, October 2024
Wherever you park, look for the Mount Sanitas Trailhead on the north side of Sunshine Canyon Drive.
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When Colorado Leaf-Peeping Season Ends, Head for Kansas
THE DENVER POST, October 2024
Mother Nature doesn’t feel rushed in Kansas: Glimmering leaves can glow into Thanksgiving, in a fierce rainbow of red, deep orange, gold, lingering green, purple and rich brown.
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Tour 3 Boulder County Farms Leading the Farm-to-Table Movement
THE DENVER POST, August 2024
With over 1,000 farms and sweeping views of the Front Range, Boulder County is an idyllic place to experience agritourism.
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Find Some Home Gardening Inspiration at the Region’s Top Free Botanic Garden
THE DENVER POST, July 2024
Arid western landscapes aren’t the most hospital places for colorful flowers – so maybe there’s a little magic sprinkled in with the dirt at these botanical destinations.
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Step Inside Your Next Good Book with a Colorado Literary Trip
THE DENVER POST, July 2024
Ready for a novel vacation? Pick a book title, read it solo or with your book club, then follow our travel notes to immerse yourself in a real-life literary setting.
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Adventurous Ways to Experience Colorado’s National Parks
THE DENVER POST, July 2024
Many guests are content with low-key offerings such as hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving. Some of us crave more…
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3 Family-Friendly Denver Mini Adventures
THE DENVER POST, April 2024
Not all of us have the time or skill needed to summit a 14er or thru-hike the Colorado Trail. Adventure is a mindset, not a specific undertaking, and micro-adventures aren't watered-down versions of the real thing.
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Copycat Vacations are Cheaper Alternatives to Far-Flung Travel
THE DENVER POST, March 2024
Forget the jet fuel: These destinations are giving off some serious international vibes, and you can reach them on a single tank or charge.
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Exploring the Riches of Colorado’s Wine Country: A Journey Through Vineyards and Vintages
COLORADOBIZ MAG, April 204
It’s not Napa, but that’s a plus for tourists demanding a novel wine-tasting experience. Here’s a look inside Colorado's wine renaissance and its scenic vineyards.
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A Hands-On Vacation at a Colorado Farm
COLORADO PARENT, February 2019
Dumping seeds into a planter then crossing myself was my main gardening strategy until we “WWOOFed” at a farm in Mancos. Cultivate a memorable vacation by spending a week volunteering on a Colorado farm.
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Colorado Campgrounds Glitz Up the Great Outdoors
COLORADOBIZ MAGAZINE, May 2019
With opposable thumbs comes a strong preference for creature comforts. The "glamping" trend appeals to those who would rather not rough it.
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Get Your Kids in on a Little Home-Ec Action
THE DENVER POST, May 2023
A generation of kids is paying for services they could do themselves. That’s why these local organizations make it easy to give your kids a leg up on practical skills this summer.
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Accessible Wilderness Hikes for Everyone To Love
COLORADO PARENT, May 2021
“Spending time outdoors provides enormous benefits to our wellbeing,” says Shalana Gray, ADA accessibility coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Foraging for Wild Food Blooms in Colorado
COLORADO PARENT, September 2021
Foraging is experiencing a major renaissance, and it’s not too late to get in on the action this summer. There’s an abundance of “wild food” growing throughout Colorado, and the age-old practice offers families an incentive to take notice of their surroundings.
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Are You Ready for the Wildest Playdate of the Year?
COLORADO PARENT, August 2021
“Can you maintain your balance with a goat on your back?” asked our instructor, Rocky Mountain Goat Yoga (RMGY) owner Jimmy Naron. Here’s what to expect during “Goat Yoga for Kids” at Four Mile Historic Park.
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Eat, Sleep, Play: Golden, Colorado
ELEVATION OUTDOORS, May 2020
Twelve miles north of Denver in the historic town of Golden, social distancing loses a bit of its bite with outdoor recreation, takeout, and curbside beer delivery.