I've always been drawn to college towns. I love their energy. Athens, Oxford, Charleston. All favorites of mine. So on our national parks road trip, we needed a good stopping point between Lander, Wyoming and Estes Park, Colorado. Fort Collins, home to Colorado State University, became a natural … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Living the Small Town Life in Lander, Wyoming
In my week in the small town, I felt at home. I'd found a favorite coffee shop, a bar with the best burgers around, and even settled into my accommodations. I had the opportunity to unpack, a first in the otherwise whirlwind road trip. And despite my dislike for all things outdoors, I was beginning … [Read more...] about Living the Small Town Life in Lander, Wyoming
On the Importance of Self Care
I'm not really a self-help follower. Despite the fact that some of my favorite reads from this year fall into that category (Rising Strong!), buzzwords like self-care tend to turn me off. It's all a little hippy-dippy for me and seems straightforward. Of course, I take care of myself! But it … [Read more...] about On the Importance of Self Care
Behind the Curtain: September 2016
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: September 2016
The Perfect Weekend in Birmingham
When you think of Birmingham or even Alabama in general, what are your perceptions? Mine were the steel industry and the Civil Rights Movement. But a lot has changed since then. The 1960s were another lifetime ago for many of us. Instead, the Birmingham I witnessed was full of city pride and young … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Birmingham