Category Archives: Red Chair

Paint Mines

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

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History Colorado Center

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

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Denver Food

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

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Palmer Lake Star

From late November through New Years, when driving north on I-25 through Monument, Colorado, or when out walking in the area anytime after dark, you can’t help noticing the giant lit-up star on the mountainside above Palmer Lake. On December … Continue reading

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Helen Hunt Falls

As part of our New Years Eve exploration, we drove up Cheyenne Canyon to Helen Hunt Falls, named for a local author.

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