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Aspiring Travel Writer/Agent

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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Snowmass Village, CO

This past weekend I headed to the high country in lovely Colorado for a 2 day tour of infamous Aspen and the surrounding area.  Two of my friends and I have had this little getaway on the books since February … Continue reading

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Leaving Montana

Sadly, all good vacations must come to an end and it was time for me to head back towards my beloved Colorado.  I took a very round-a-bout way through the Bitterroot Valley on my way to Billings.  This area of … Continue reading

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Out to Lunch in Missoula, Montana

My final true destination in my impromptu road trip to Montana was once again Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley to the south.  This time around I opted for the Hampton Inn, which was a much better choice budget wise.  While … Continue reading

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Glacier National Park – Part 3

The one night that I spent close to Glacier National Park, I stayed at the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell, Montana.  I have never found a better bed at a hotel than when I stay at the Hilton Garden … Continue reading

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Glacier National Park – Part 2

The first afternoon I spent in Glacier came with a smattering of rain showers and a lot of people spending their day off in the park.  Day 2 was a lot less crowded and the weather was gorgeous.   However, before … Continue reading

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Glacier National Park – Part 1

Don’t tell Rocky Mountain National Park, but I have a new favorite National Park and it is Glacier NP.  Here’s the coulda, woulda, shoulda for the week.  If you ever plan to visit this stunning park, plan to spend an … Continue reading

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On the Way to Glacier

Wow!  That is what I have to say about yesterday.  Wow!  The drive from Missoula to Glacier National Park was spectacular.  My favorite part was Lake County.  I passed dozens of shimmering lakes with hundreds of cabins along their shorelines.  … Continue reading

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