Category Archives: trails

Hikes Around Evergreen

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

This beautiful view is found just a few miles up from my house on the way to Evergreen Mountain.  This is my new friend and hiking partner Katie (the wife of our realtor).I packed a thermos of hot tea to … Continue reading →

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Evergreen Has My Heart

Posted on January 10, 2017 by

My favorite place to hang out in the chalet is the living room nestled up by the fire or standing at the back door off the kitchen/living room directly behind the bird feeder situated in the center of the backyard. … Continue reading →

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Denver Urban Homestead Tour

Posted on October 14, 2016 by

As I have mentioned in a previous post or two, Cyrus and I bought a house and will soon be moving into our first home!  He has been doing most of the gardening research and pre-planning as I have been … Continue reading →

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Triple Bypass Weekend in the Mountains and Camping 

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

This weekend I signed up to volunteer for a big organized bike ride in the mountains called the Triple Bypass.  The challenging and popular ride gets its name from the three main mountain passes that are covered from Evergreen to … Continue reading →

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Exploring Wild Wyoming

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

Prepping for camping was tough but half the fun!  I just loved to start thinking about being out there days before our road trip began, cooking in our new cast iron pot and skillet out in Wyoming’s wilderness on our … Continue reading →

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Denver: New and Old Friends, Red Rocks, and The Wild Animal Sanctuary

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

This was a fun day out for a birthday brunch at Highland Tap and Burger–wives and babies included but not pictured.  After we ate, we walked over to a nice and breezy beer garden in LoHi called Recess.   Chris … Continue reading →

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Pfeiffer Beach: Home of the Purple Sand

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

Pfeiffer Beach at Pfeiffer State Park in Big Sur is a beautiful and unique sight.  The parking lot was full, so I took the free route parking on the highway opting for the 3 mile trek down the beach road.  Not far … Continue reading →

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Yoga in a Yurt and More…

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

This is my first morning and full day to be here in Big Sur, and I certainly started it out right!  I woke up before sunrise and walked the entire area in my robe and slippers with my big camera … Continue reading →

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First Day at Post Ranch Inn

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

We were greeted by three lovely deer upon arrival into Post Ranch around mid afternoon on Friday. We were also greeted with bottomless Prosecco once we reached the main lodge at check in.  I especially appreciated that and the over … Continue reading →

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Point Lobos

Posted on December 17, 2015 by

After breakfast in Carmel we headed to Point Lobos.  Point Lobos is a beautiful state park found in between Carmel and Big Sur. We trekked the entirety of it along the coastline witnessing many sea otters, sea lions, and seals sunning and … Continue reading →

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