Independence-Aspen Camping Work Week

This was taken at sunrise in Denver from my balcony before heading out to Aspen on a Wednesday morning.  I am very eager to get on the road, so I was the early bird today. Mountains to my right and Capitol to my left Going through Leadville we found a great lil pizza hut called…

Durango Unchained

Almost there! Streets are all cleared in preparation for the legendary mountain biking race called Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Baby Bicycle Classic: this was just moments before this toddler on the right crashed as he was attempting the turn and balled his little lungs out, haha…I mean poor little fella.           Dead on this end.  All the…

Memorial Day Weekend: AR Camping and All Along the Way

We had to stop at Dripping Springs Campground at Natural Falls State Park for a short trek around the creek to view the falls from every angle. Next stop: a quick hike to the check out the bluff   Always stop for some good snake shots We finally made it to Richland Creek about 4.5 hours…

Pete’s Place and Choc Brewery (aka home of “Prairie” beer too!)

A renowned family style Italian restaurant combined with great beer options equals the perfect pre-camping meal! Well…we made it to Pete’s Place!  The last time I traveled here I didn’t even care about the beer, because I was about 11 years old and with my grandparents.  I have quite a different view of the place many…

Camping out in the Buffalo Wilderness

Full force here;this is how beautiful it looks when it’s not just a trickle

Camping out and hiking in the Badlands

 What a beautiful morning waking up in the Badlands to the sound of the flute-like melodies of the Western Meadowlarks

The Badlands

The Lakota Indian Tribe gave this land its name, “Mako Sica,” meaning “land bad.”  Our first impression of this place was that it was an amazing yet eerie sight with little signs of humankind or animal life for that matter. Our initial idea regarding no breathing life changed moments later when we entered the Badlands…