Travel

Camping in 11 Mile Canyon

Eleven Mile Canyon

A friend recently camped at 11 Mile Canyon along the South Platte River. Just outside Woodland Park, 11 mile canyon is situated along a very beautiful river with lots of granite boulders, and places for the kids to play and swim, and the fly fishing is excellent too. Campgrounds and restrooms are nice and...
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Perspective

The Amazing Glass of Notre Dame

We just got back from our trip trip to Northern Italy and France.  Hands down, it was one of the most fun experiences in my lifetime. It was the kids that made it so fun. To watch all that we saw through the filter of their eyes was, for lack of a better word,...
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4 Backpacks, 7 Planes, A Rental Car, Trains, Boats, Buses and Taxis

4 Backpacks, 7 Planes, A Rental Car, Trains, Boats, Buses and Taxis

It all started  three years ago, on a warm summer evening. We were reading the book Madeline to our youngest daughter. My oldest daughter then 7, piped up and said, I want to go to Paris and see the Eiffel Tower and the Mona Lisa too! The younger one jumped on board. “Me too!” My husband...
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Winter Teva Mountain Games 2012

Winter Teva Mountain Games 2012

The first annual Winter Teva Mountain Games was held this year in Vail, and it was an impressive display for the first year.  Teva has made a name for itself in hosting unique sports not seen in the winter X games and other winter competitions.  Throughout the entire weekend, there were sporting events across...
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Math and Science Center

Math and Science Center Grand Junction

Are the kids starting to get antsy? If you’re looking to get out of town before the kids go back to school, consider visiting the John McConnell Math & Science Center in Grand Junction.   The Math & Science center educates kids about math, technology, engineering, and scientific principles with hands-on exhibits that allows kids...
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Hank the Cowdog

San Juan Parent Hank the Cowdog

Have you heard of the Hank the Cowdog series by John Erickson? Bookmama introduced me to this fun series last year and since then, Hank has become a much loved character in our house. Hank, as the title suggests, is a cowdog. He is head of ranch security and the series follows him as...
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The Art of Racing

San Juan Parent Mud Run

Two weekends ago I flew to South Carolina for a race, The USMC Mud Run. When I told my mother and others what I was doing, they asked why? Why would I want to do that to myself? I laughed and said “I don’t know, I guess someone just asked.” I have received that question more...
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Moab Boogie

Moab Boogie

As a parent- or I guess more as a mother, sometimes you think about all that you left behind. I do not mean this in a regretful way, but moreso in a nostalgic way. Last weekend we went to Moab. I love Moab! It is only 2 hours away and the weather is always...
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Inspirational Quote

A person who has a cat by the tail knows a whole lot more about cats than someone who has just read about them.
Mark Twain

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