Art is a reflection of the world around us through the eyes of a single individual looking to share their interpretation and message with others. We can find it in a variety of styles and locations and often can easily get wrapped up in the appearance and not always read deeper into the underlying motivation or message presented. I have found over my travels that many communities are fortunate if they can share unique stories through one piece in their community, however whe
When searching in the area just beyond the frozen slopes of Aspen and Leadville, I found a series of listed campsites all located on lands which allow free camping. I am not one to pass up a good free campsite or at least a good look at one, so I made the trip and found as the snow subsided and the grounds became increasingly more green that the weather was shaping up to be very pleasant for tent camping. As I finally turned onto the unpaved road I cringed in fear of the road
There is much to be said for those who are willing to go out and take a journey which is not entirely planned. I usually spend countless hours researching and looking into every possible scenario before departing. Typically this is how I, as a solo female traveler, feel the most comfortable taking off into the great unknown for another epic adventure. However, on this trip I have tried to play it more spontaneously and in doing so I have found the journey to be more the adv
With Questival just a few hours away, I finally have arrived in Denver after 2 days of what I could honestly say have been some very trying days of travel. Before taking off on Tuesday afternoon, I was all a buzz about products I was going to be sharing with you all and my new path to Colorado. Every time I have been to or through the state I have always traveled westerly through Texas, one of the longest and most bleak stretches of road to travel. For miles and miles all yo
A short distance from Colorado Springs, CO rests a small community called Rye, CO where one resident has in his own special way set the map on fire with his story 60 years in the making. Jim Bishop began his labor of love creating what is now known as Bishop’s Castle in 1959, when he purchased a section of land for only $450 just inside the San Isabel National Forest. At the time Bishop was only 15 years old and had a grand vision of creating a space for his family to flou
When looking for a perfect winter destination many consider snow covered vistas to be amongst the most desired vacations. Offering a variety of fun filled activities from skiing and snow-snowmobiling to taking in resort style living at its most cozy, these locations offer something special which simply cannot be matched by those looking for a winter retreat. But before the fresh powder falls and you buckle down those ski clamps to hit the slopes, first you must determine j
When staying in Colorado, there are just way to many amazing campgrounds, so finding the perfect fit has so many faces for every individual camper. To be honest, I could camp my way though Colorado and never become bored. Cayton Campground is one of those little gems in the mountains that personifies all that you think of when you envision on of those signature Colorado Campgrounds. Nestled in a small valley of the mountains and surrounded by trees, passing a small stream it
Traveling can already be pretty costly for those who choose to drive, while many times you do in fact save in the long run driving, especially with a larger family, you quickly can see the charges add up and make it feel like less of a savings when traveling through populated areas which contain toll roads. While 25 states will not cause you a headache when traveling, the other 25 might just have you digging in your cup holder for those extra quarters to throw in meters or ch
A short distance from Colorado Springs, CO rests a small community called Rye, CO where one resident has in his own special way set the map on fire with his story 60 years in the making. Jim Bishop began his labor of love creating what is now known as Bishop’s Castle in 1959, when he purchased a section of land for only $450 just inside the San Isabel National Forest. At the time Bishop was only 15 years old and had a grand vision of creating a space for his family to flou
So you are traveling to a new place and really want to explore the city but also stretch your budget…. What do you do? This is one of the most popular things I am asked by those looking to plan an adventure. I personally always look first toward activities which I can find which are outdoors, reason being you are exploring a new city or area and what better way to do so than getting out to really explore. With places like Colorado, outdoor spaces are part of the fabric of
It is about time for me to once again hit the road, this time for my last big camping trip of the year. The air is crisp and cooler and before the leaves of fall begin to truly fall I wanted to get out and explore the beauty around me with a very unique and challenging trip. Heading out toward Colorado from my Texas home I intend on seeing fall in its most amazing form through the leaves and trees which play host to golden tones mixed with amber hues. Unlike many areas of