The alternate title to this post? That time I tried 43 different wine varieties to write my name on a patio. Yes. It is I, Shae Pepper, master of fruit wines, grape wines and meads of all kinds! We went to Mesa Verde National Park while we were in Farmington, NM. It didn't … [Read more...] about Challenge Accepted At Yellow Car Country Wines In Cortez, CO
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Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness In New Mexico: Like Another Planet
Have you ever visited somewhere that made you feel like you weren't on planet Earth? Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Area in New Mexico is like that. We'd wanted to visit Bisti (pronounced Bis-tie rather than Bis-tee) earlier this year when we spent a few weeks in Bloomfield, NM. … [Read more...] about Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness In New Mexico: Like Another Planet
10 Days In Farmington, NM – Here’s What We Did
After spending a few days in Santa Fe, NM so that we could visit Meow Wolf, Shae, Truffles and I moved over to Farmington, NM for 10 days. Our main reason for visiting there was less about spending time in Farmington itself and more so that we could see other places within an … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Farmington, NM – Here’s What We Did
Meow Wolf: Get Lost in the House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, NM
We missed getting tickets for Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico when they re-opened after a closure for the COVID-19 pandemic before heading to Colorado. We therefore made sure we secured tickets a few weeks before coming back to New Mexico for the International Balloon Fiesta in … [Read more...] about Meow Wolf: Get Lost in the House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, NM
6 Weeks In Denver, CO: Here’s What We Did
Shae and I spent just over six weeks in Denver while in Colorado on our 50 state road trip. In reality, we didn't spend all that time actually in Denver because Shae went to California for just over a week with a friend to celebrate their birthdays, plus we both went to Seattle … [Read more...] about 6 Weeks In Denver, CO: Here’s What We Did
17 Great Places To Eat & Drink In Denver, CO
After spending some time in Colorado Springs and Montrose, our final stop in Colorado was Denver. Shae and I ended up spending a total of six weeks in Denver as we figured it would serve as a good base to not only visit places in the city but a little further afield … [Read more...] about 17 Great Places To Eat & Drink In Denver, CO
Two Visits To Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park was the fourth most visited National Park in 2020 and it's not hard to see why. Mountains, lakes, wildlife and more mean there's a lot of natural beauty to appreciate, while hiking trails help you see even more of the park. We visited the park … [Read more...] about Two Visits To Rocky Mountain National Park
Hiking To Mills Lake & Jewel Lake At Rocky Mountain National Park
Before heading off on our 3 week trip overseas, Shae and I visited Rocky Mountain National Park. They had two types of entrance tickets available - one with access to the entire park including Bear Lake Rd and one that gives access to the whole park other than Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Hiking To Mills Lake & Jewel Lake At Rocky Mountain National Park
Trying Rocky Mountain Oysters (Bull Testicles) For The First Time
When is seafood not seafood? When they're Rocky Mountain Oysters. That's because Rocky Mountain Oysters aren't oysters. They're what Texans call 'calf fries' which gives a hint as to their origin. In case you didn't know, Rocky Mountain Oysters are deep-fried bull … [Read more...] about Trying Rocky Mountain Oysters (Bull Testicles) For The First Time
1 Week In Jordan – Here’s What We Did
The final week of our three week adventure for Shae's birthday was spent in Jordan. All three places we visited - Dubai, Egypt and Jordan - had a lot to love about them, but Jordan ended up being our favorite of the three in terms of where we'd most like to revisit. Here's … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Jordan – Here’s What We Did