Monthly Archives: August 2010

Manitou Springs, CO

If you’re looking for a great little place not too far out of Denver to get away for the day, Manitou Springs, CO is a wonderful little town with a huge personality.  Yes, it is a bit touristy, but the … Continue reading

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Maroon Bells

Work has distracted me from blogging long enough!  I finally have a weekend with nothing else to worry about, so I shall finish writing about my trip to Aspen, and more specifically about the Maroon Bells. The first time I … Continue reading

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Aspen, CO

Last Saturday we headed to Aspen for a day basking in Rocky Mountain High.  (Maybe the more appropriate John Denver song for this specific locale would be Aspenglow, but I like Rocky Mountain High better.)  Aspen is known for skiing, … Continue reading

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