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Top 10 Things to do in Ouray, CO
The Western Slope is my favorite part of Colorado…and that’s saying something because I really do love Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park!! The western slope is home to some of the prettiest scenery in Colorado, as well as several cute towns such as Pagosa Springs, Durango, Silverton, Telluride, and of course – Ouray. Ouray (pronounced your-ay) is similar in a lot of ways to my beloved Telluride. They’re both nestled in a box canyon, they both have gorgeous views of the San Juans, they both have the cutest little Main St. you’ve ever seen, and they both have rushing rivers going through them. While I love Telluride, I feel…
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Hiking in Telluride, CO: The Galloping Goose Trail
I really love hiking (maybe y’all have picked up on that…I don’t know…). I love long and challenging hikes that have awesome views as a payoff for the hard work you put into it. However, sometimes I like a shorter, chill hike that’s level with no real incline – especially since I started hiking with my daughter in her carrier! If you can also appreciate these kinds of hiking trails, and you happen to be going to Telluride, CO, then I have just the hike for you – and you don’t even have to sacrifice amazing views! The Galloping Goose trail is a trail my mom and I found while…
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The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Telluride, CO
Telluride, Oh Telluride. If you have read any of my previous posts on Telluride, you may have picked up that I kind of have a thing for it. But really…who can blame me? If you haven’t been to Telluride, then I need you to pull up a calendar for next summer and start planning your trip right now! Telluride is my Number One mountain town in the whole state – and that’s saying something because, to be honest, I have been around! The snow-capped peaks of the San Juans are tough to compete against, as you can see in the below picture! For those of you who haven’t been, here’s a quick rundown…
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Colorado’s Wolf Creek Pass
Y’all may have picked up on this…but I love living in Colorado!! I’m not saying it’s the best place on planet Earth, but it has such beautiful scenery that I really don’t care if I’m missing out by not living somewhere else. I mean, I’d live in Oregon, but their state income tax would make me throw up blood every time I looked at my paycheck. No, I’m just gonna have to keep hanging around Colorado! While there are so many beautiful places in Colorado that I could talk about, I’m gonna give this shoutout to Wolf Creek Pass near Pagosa Springs. I 100% love the Western Slope of Colorado, specifically…
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Hanging Lake – What You Need to Know in 2019!!
I need everyone to stop what they’re doing and hear what I’m saying (…read what I’m writing?? Whatever, just stop what you’re doing and pay attention!) You have to make time in the course of your life to see Hanging Lake. Yup, I just put that out there, because this is “Bucket List” worthy stuff right here!! I really really don’t want to sound like a jaded Colorado a-hole… but given what I’ve been blessed to see and experience in my life, it takes a little bit more than run-of-the-mill scenery to mind-blow-impress me. Don’t get me wrong!!!!!! I try to mindfully enjoy all different kinds of landscapes and foliage and…
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Why you should visit Colorado’s Chimney Rock National Monument!
Hello everyone!!! I know it’s been a minute since I’ve posted – my little baby keeps me pretty busy!! Today’s post is from a trip that I took last summer with my family! Some of you may or may not know that New Mexico and Colorado are home to a variety of Native American ruins. I’ve always found it interesting to tour these areas and learn about the culture and day to day life of the people who lived there! Now I’m not an expert of Native American culture, so I’m not going to discuss historical information in this post, but I do want to promote the tour we took…
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Visit Cascade Falls in Ouray, CO!
Ahhhhh, the Million Dollar Highway! I’ve seen Aspen, I’ve seen Vail, Breckenridge and Crested Butte have been done, and still, the Million Dollar Highway-slash-Telluride area is hands down my favorite part of Colorado! Ok, so I’ve just driven through a lot of those places on day trips… but seriously, this area/Telluride is still the prettiest in my opinion!! My post for today is going to be short and sweet! It’s based in Ouray, CO. Ouray (which is pronounced “your-ay”) is at the end of the Million Dollar Highway, or as it’s also known as, the “Switzerland of America”. For the past two years we have made our way through the…
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Hike to Cornet Creek Falls – Telluride, CO
Telluride, Colorado has an abundance of waterfalls that are all very easy distances from the center of town – including Bridal Veil Falls, which is the tallest free-falling waterfall in the state!! Despite being a little over 3 months pregnant at the time of my trip this year, I was determined to still fit in a couple of new hikes! Of the three waterfalls that I wanted to check out, Cornet Creek Falls is the only one I was actually successful on. The altitude hit me way harder being preggers than I thought it would! Cornet Creek Falls is an 80-foot waterfall that is easily accessible right from the center of town!…
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34th Annual Telluride Balloon Festival – June 2017
Telluride, Colorado is a beautiful mountain town on the western slope of the state. I admittedly haven’t been to Aspen or Steamboat Springs (yet), but I feel confident in saying it would still be my favorite even if I had! Summer and early fall in Telluride are host to a plethora of amazing festivals and events – some of which are incredibly popular and famous (think Telluride Film Festival, anyone?). Even though there are many I would like to experience, the only one that I’ve made the trek for so far is the Telluride Balloon Festival, which is usually held the first weekend of every June! I love visiting Telluride in early…
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Hiking Treasure Falls: Pagosa Springs CO
For those of you who have never been to the Western Slope of Colorado – I just want you to know you’re missing out! My favorite area of Colorado is that southwest corner that includes Pagosa Springs, Durango, the Million Dollar Highway, Ouray and Telluride! So if you’re thinking of visiting Colorado, I strongly suggest looking into this area!! Treasure Falls is located about 15 miles east of Pagosa Springs – one of my favorite small towns in Colorado! It falls an impressive 105 feet and is less than a half mile from the parking area, which makes it pretty accessible without taking too much time from your day! Once…
