Month: August 2025
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Denver and Morrison: Coors Field, Golden Eats & Red Rocks Concerts
First Pitch at Coors Field We kicked off the trip with the Colorado Rockies game — Caitlin’s very first Major League Baseball experience — starting with $3 beers at the Coors Field Rooftop before the first pitch. The sun dipped low over the stadium, the crowd buzzing as the game began. Flavors of Golden An
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Rest Days and Rocky Mountain Adventures
We left Echo Park in the morning, heading toward Glenwood Springs. Along the way, we hiked up a small hill overlooking the town to visit Doc Holliday’s grave—the exact location remains lost to time, but a monument stands in his honor. The afternoon was spent soaking in the hot springs at Iron Mountain, charcuterie and
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Sunrise at Arches and a Quiet Night in Echo Park
Arches National Park (U.S. National Park Service) We started the day early, before the sun had even crested the horizon, making our way into Arches National Park to stay ahead of the heat. Our first stop was a quick trek to Double Arch, where we had the massive formation entirely to ourselves—an almost surreal experience
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Two National Parks in One Day: From Mesa Verde to Moab
We didn’t plan on hitting two national parks in one day, but the road (and some great timing) had other ideas. From cliff dwellings in Colorado to canyon road drops in Utah, this day delivered big! Mesa Verde National Park (U.S. National Park Service) We started the day exploring Mesa Verde National Park, marveling at
