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The Best Late Summer and Fall Festivals in Colorado

Colorado, Denver, Fall Travel Ideas, Festivals and Events, Summer Travel, USA
The best fall festivals in Colorado combine all the Rocky Mountain loves: food, beer, music, and altitude. Despite football season being underway, the days getting noticeably shorter, and the nights chillier, I simply refuse to admit summer…
August 24, 2017
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5 Reasons You Should Attend A Taste of Colorado this Labor Day

Colorado, Denver, Fall Travel Ideas, Festivals and Events, Foodie Travel Experiences, Summer Travel, Things to Do
A giant food fest meets street party; A Taste of Colorado is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and one of the last great hurrahs to close out summer.
August 21, 2017
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For Travel Style as Versatile as You Are: prAna is Simply the Best

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Content Produced in Partnership with prAna If you know me, you know yoga pants are a staple in my lazy chic wardrobe. Day or night, winter or summer, they are somehow incorporated into my weekly outfit choices (call it one of the perks…
August 4, 2017
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Summer in the City: 10 Must-Do Experiences in Denver This Summer

Colorado, Denver, Summer Travel, USA
Most people immediately associate Colorado with winter sports, but summer is really the secret season in Denver. While you certainly can hightail it up to the mountains to bike, hike, hot springs hop, and raft to your heart’s content, Denver…
July 18, 2017
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Ruidoso is the Most Amazing Place You’ve Never Heard Of

Near & Far, New Mexico, USA, Weekend Guides
As someone always in search of the affordable destinations that offer the perfect blend of mountains, water, city and outdoors, Ruidoso checks all the boxes for an ideal four-seasons destination and this is one gem I can’t wait to share with you.
July 2, 2017
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7 Incredible Landscapes You Won’t Believe Are in Kansas

Adventure Travel, Kansas, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, USA
When you picture Kansas, you may also think flatlands. It is in the Midwest, after all. While it is generally accurate that farmland lines the highways, byways and main thoroughfares, get a little off the beaten path and you’ll find landscapes you never dreamed possible.
June 30, 2017
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Kansas is the All-American Road Trip

Kansas, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, USA
Kansas typically isn’t the first place you think of when planning a vacation. But anywhere you visit, it’s the people that make a place special.
June 29, 2017
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I’m Running My First 5K Because It’s Food-Driven. & You Should Join Me.

Denver, Festivals and Events
Crazy news, guys. I’m running my first 5K next month. Eek! And by that I mean, I’m power walking my first 5K. And I want you to join me.
June 28, 2017
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Aurora, Colorado is an Untapped Food Destination

Colorado, Denver, Foodie Travel Experiences
Home to over 250-independently owned ethnic restaurants, Aurora is just a twenty minute drive from Denver, but feels world's away.
June 26, 2017
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Your National Park Bucket List: The Best Photo Ops & Expert Tips for Maximizing Your Trip

Adventure Travel, Hiking, National Parks, Outdoor Adventures, Popular Posts, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, USA
Dubbed "America's Best Idea," one of my favorite summer activities is camping and hiking at the national parks. Currently, there are 63 national parks (not counting the state parks and other protected nature areas) spread across every…
June 15, 2017
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When my third grade teacher told me I should be a writer, I laughed because that was so basic. After all, my best friend was aspiring to be a princess. Lo and behold, 20 years later, here I am, biting my tongue.

A Chicago native, a Denverite by choice, an accidental Texan, and now in Kansas City, I've made it my mission to see as much of the world as possible because life is short, but sweet for certain. Thanks for following the (mis)adventures.

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