I'll admit, paying good money to go see a waterfall didn't really appeal to me seeing as there are thousands of waterfalls you can see for free all around the country. However, having visited The Broadmoor Seven Falls in Colorado Springs, they managed to overcome my cheapskate … [Read more...] about Visiting The Broadmoor Seven Falls In Colorado Springs, CO
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Here’s Why We’re Not In Oregon Right Now
A few months ago we asked for reader suggestions as to what we should do in Oregon. That's because we were planning on spending the summer in the Pacific North West. We got a bunch of great suggestions on both that post and on Facebook, so our list of things to do in Oregon is … [Read more...] about Here’s Why We’re Not In Oregon Right Now
Taking A Sunset Helicopter Tour To Pikes Peak, Colorado
It finally happened! For my 40th birthday present, Shae booked us in for a sunset helicopter tour to Pikes Peak in Colorado. I was really excited about it, but on the day of the flight the helicopter tour company called to advise that they couldn't take us because they were … [Read more...] about Taking A Sunset Helicopter Tour To Pikes Peak, Colorado
Visiting Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Colorado
A few days before leaving Pueblo, CO, we heard from one of our friends who suggested that we visit Paint Mines Interpretive Park before we left. All the recommendations she's ever given us have been solid (thanks Valerie!), so when Shae and I both finally had a free afternoon, … [Read more...] about Visiting Paint Mines Interpretive Park, Colorado
Garden Of The Gods In Colorado: Much Better Than I Remembered
Back in 2009, Shae and I moved from Virginia to California. Rather than flying, we drove across the country because we had to spend a couple of weeks in Nebraska for job training. We stayed overnight in Colorado Springs on our way from Nebraska to California, making a quick … [Read more...] about Garden Of The Gods In Colorado: Much Better Than I Remembered
Celebrating A Socially Distant 40th Birthday
I don't seem to have much luck with large birthdays. My 30th birthday was a bit of a disaster and, among other things, involved a teen boy trying to choke Shae from behind. (Update: You can read what happened here.) Shae therefore wanted to make my 40th extra special. My … [Read more...] about Celebrating A Socially Distant 40th Birthday
These Are Our Road Trip Plans For The Rest Of 2020
Shae and I have spent the last 6 weeks or so of our road trip sheltering in place, first in Albuquerque, NM and now in Pueblo, CO. We were due to check out of our Airbnb next week, so it was time to decide what to do next. After chatting about what to do, we've got a broad … [Read more...] about These Are Our Road Trip Plans For The Rest Of 2020
Our 3 Weeks In Denver – New Food, New Beer & Pneumonia
When planning out the first year of our road trip, we decided to spend Christmas in Denver, Colorado. We figured it'd give us a chance of some snow, plus it'd mean Shae would have an opportunity to help NORAD track Santa (more on that below). We stayed there from mid-December … [Read more...] about Our 3 Weeks In Denver – New Food, New Beer & Pneumonia
Volunteering With NORAD Tracks Santa – Christmas Eve 2018
THIS IS THE EMAIL THAT MADE MY YEAR: Greetings! It's the time of year again to get ready to track Santa with NORAD! Thank you for expressing interest to the NORAD & NORTHCOM Public Affairs Office in volunteering for the 2018 NORAD Tracks Santa Call Center. This is the … [Read more...] about Volunteering With NORAD Tracks Santa – Christmas Eve 2018
Denver Broncos Stadium Tour – Great Fun For Anyone
What do you get someone who's a huge LA Rams fan for their birthday? Why, a tour of the Denver Broncos stadium of course ;) Shae's Dad came to visit us in Denver for the week leading up to Christmas which coincided with his birthday. Even though he's been a Rams fan for … [Read more...] about Denver Broncos Stadium Tour – Great Fun For Anyone