Last weekend, we finally checked something off our bucket list: Seattle, Washington. A rare trifecta of a cheap flight, hotel, and car rental in a city we’ve never been to was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. We didn’t have a lot of time there, though, so we did a lot of research on exactly […]
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I’ll never forget the first time I saw Estes Park. We were in Colorado for a house hunting trip and decided to check out this mountain town, knowing it would be too far for a commute to work every day. As we turned the corner onto the final stretch of Hwy 36, those magnificent, snow-capped
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#optoutside always makes it feel like more of an adventure than any other day we spend outside as a family. The shift from a day focused on forging through crowds on no sleep just to find great deals to spending time outside with family is just refreshing to me. It was a little too early
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One of the first things we learned about camping in Colorado is that you have to plan ahead – way ahead. Campgrounds fill up fast, so there is little luck with impromptu camping weekends here. While Hermit’s Hollow is often full, there seems to be a handful of sites available just a few weeks in
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Kruger Rock Trail is one of those hikes with tremendous rewards with little effort. Sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains and Estes Park are accessed from the trailhead Hermit Park Open Space, operated by Larimer County. It’s the kind of trail that’s perfect for bringing those out-of-town guests. Location The Kruger Rock Trail is located
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Alabama is known for many things – like football and the rich history in Civil Rights – but not many realize it is also a fantastic family beach destination. Who knew there would be so many things to do on Dauphin Island, Alabama’s sunset capital? Dauphin Island Alabama is where you can spend lazy days
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One of the best things about traveling to new cities is the food. Finding the local cuisines and neighborhood restaurants is the best way to truly experience a new place. So one of the first things we did once we arrived in Colorado was to check out where to eat in Denver. The kids are almost
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Charlotte, North Carolina, holds a special place in my heart. My first ‘real’ job was in Charlotte, where I met my husband, and two of our 3 of our kids were born. But have you ever wondered, what is there to do in Charlotte NC? We have. And it took moving all the way to
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As one of America’s best places for outdoor adventure, you’d sure think camping in Boulder, Colorado, would have plenty of camping options, right? Surprisingly, no. While there are no places to put your tent up in the city, we went on a search to find some of the best camping near Boulder Co. All these
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There is nothing more Colorado than an escape to the mountains. And while many Colorado mountain towns are best done on an overnight trip, Evergreen is an easy day trip from Denver. Our frequent visits have uncovered many adventures and fun things to do in Evergreen Colorado. Whether it’s a mountain escape from Denver or
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