Category Archives: Places to Go

On a cloudy morning that turned into a beautiful day, we headed east into the plains to Paint Mines Interpretive Park. We parked in the first lot we came to and headed off on the trail that looked most promising. … Continue reading →

Fox Run is a ponderosa pine forest with two tiny ponds that are affectionately referred to as lakes. I hiked through the woods around three sides of the park, then cut into the center to hike up a hill. The … Continue reading →

We’re still looking to learn more about the history of our new state, so we headed to this oddly-named museum in downtown Denver. There were some fun bits, but the exhibits focused largely on political issues and interactive displays for … Continue reading →

We went exploring today and tried two Denver restaurants. Duffeyroll Cafe — found on roadfood.com This bakery is known for cinnamon rolls that are light and flakey. We each ordered one along with a breakfast sandwich — the Bakin Sun, with … Continue reading →

A week or so ago, I attempted to hike the New Santa Fe Trail from Palmer Lake to Monument. I got sidetracked (literally) and ended up climbing a mountain. I tried again on the afternoon of New Years Day, and … Continue reading →