Snowshoeing & Skiing

Jones Pass Trailhead

The spectacular natural beauty, high mountains, rushing streams, and mountain meadows are the reason most of us live in Colorado!  Snowshoe, or ski Jones Pass Trail and take it all in!

Gorgeous route takes you on the crest of the Continental Divide and above tree line. It is a moderate to steep climb that takes [...]

Kelowna BC

Beautiful Wine Escape!

Kelowna is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. Its name derives from an Okanagan language term for “grizzly bear”.  

Kelowna (population 120,812) is an exciting hybrid of amazing food and wine, diverse shopping, vibrant culture, outdoor adventure, water activities and beach-based family [...]

Missoula Montana

Funky Mountain Getaway!

I just enjoyed a layover in this small western town.  Full of cool shops and local artists, Missoula, possesses some indefinable spirit that keeps it from being confused with any other.

 

 

It is located along the Clark Fork and Bitterroot rivers in Western Montana and at the convergence of five mountain ranges, thus [...]

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Lake Isabelle

Alpine Lakes in Colorado
Indian Lakes Wilderness Area

 If you’re looking for a bit of untamed wilderness bursting with brilliant views, then a trip to Lake Isabelle is for you.

 

 

To the trailhead:

From Boulder, take Colo. 119 up Boulder Canyon to Nederland. Take Colo. 72 north for 8 miles to Ward and turn left (west) on Brainard Lake [...]

Elk Mating Season

Rocky Mountain National Park

The sounds of elks bugling ring through the air….the experience will astound you!

 

Head into Rocky Mountain National Park during the September-October mating season, called the elk rut.  The huge bulls become very vocal and constantly bellow out screams of anguish and anger in their lust to find a receptive female.   The [...]

St. Mary's Glacier

Nice Little Hike

St. Mary’s Glacier is located in Idaho Springs, 9 miles above exit 238 off of I-70. The community is rich in history and the Glacier Hike is one of the top tourist destinations in Clear Creek County.   Lovely morning hike before you start your day….only 40 minute drive from downtown Denver.

 GREAT VIEWS!

 

 Trailhead!

Only [...]

Pretty Little Pictures

WEDNESDAY  30  MAY  2012

DENVER!!! why ya gotta be so pretty??

On my bike ride today I took it all in…the time of year, and the magical weather!!!  I bring my camera everywhere I go!!!  Wanted to share my lovely shots of my favorite city with you!

 

 

 

My favorite travel camera is the NIKON COOLPIX P7000.  Great shots [...]

SEATTLE! Washington

MONDAY  9  APRIL  2012

Emerald City!

Seattle screams coffee, Bill Gates and the birth of grunge rock, but there’s more than meets the eye in Emerald City.

Seattle sits on the Pacific Rim with sweeping panorama views of Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, the Olympic mountain range and majestic Mount Rainier.  Seattle is a magnificent [...]

VAIL! Colorado

MONDAY  26  DECEMBER  2011

“Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.”  ~Seneca

Vail is a small slice of heaven high in the Rockies and at Christmas time no other place invokes such holiday spirit!

My favorite SNOWMAN!!

Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa!

My favorite place in Vail…..the quaint covered bridge that I got married [...]

"I just want to create something delicious."
   

Delicious Words to Live By......

  Delicious Words to Live By

Delicious Recipe of the Week.....

Delicious Recipe of the Week.....

Strawberries with Vanilla Pound Cake