Road Trips and Tiny Trailers
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HITTIN’ THE ROAD
Yep. Mark said it best. It is my personal belief that the world could a better place if we all took time to travel. To understand other cultures and people (especially the ones right in our own country!) can help us be less judgmental,… Continue Reading “HITTIN’ THE ROAD”
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRAILER
Choosing the right trailer can be a daunting, tedious, but very important process. Here is what to consider: Choosing the right trailer is a big decision, and will affect not only your budget, but the quality of the travel that you do. It’s… Continue Reading “ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRAILER”
TRAILERS FOR SALE OR RENT: Here’s What’s All Out There!
OK! Now that you’ve decided to check out ‘life with a tiny trailer’ and you’ve filled out the questionnaire (see the blog titled, ‘First Things First: Picking your Trailer’ under the Trailers Category), it’s time to explore the options! Take…
Packing Your Vehicle & Trailer
When it comes to packing your vehicle & trailer for your road trip, three things come to mind. (Here’s the list for you to print off and take to the store: VEHICLE PACKING LIST) First: Think through everything and DON’T make an unnecessary trip to Walmart!… Continue Reading “Packing Your Vehicle & Trailer”
PACKING IT ALL UP: Packing the Personals
Packing the Personals There are basically 3 main bags that Eddie and I each have for packing the personals (not including our camera bags that have seriously invaded our backseat!). All 6 bags store in the backseat of our truck. We don’t try and… Continue Reading “PACKING IT ALL UP: Packing the Personals”
STEP #1: 20 QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU PLAN
20 QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU PLAN: Filling out this survey will give you the info you need to begin planning for your next adventure! If we had started out by answering these “20 Questions” first, it sure would have been helpful… When Eddie and I… Continue Reading “STEP #1: 20 QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU PLAN”
STEP #2: ITINERARY IDEAS & CHOOSING A ROUTE STYLE
Before there is a Road Trip, there is a Plan. But before there can be a Plan, there are: Itinerary Ideas, and a Route Style. Itinerary Ideas are what get us started, and consequently end up being how our plans begin. Ideas can come… Continue Reading “STEP #2: ITINERARY IDEAS & CHOOSING A ROUTE STYLE”
STEP#3: Route style A ‘the Oblong’ Itinerary Outline
Route style ‘A the Oblong’ Itinerary Outline As we’ve discussed, inspiration for a travel itinerary comes from many sources (see my post: Choosing Your Route Style), but I find that most start with a specific destination. Route Style: ‘A-the Oblong’ Itinerary Outline is my… Continue Reading “STEP#3: Route style A ‘the Oblong’ Itinerary Outline”
STEP #3: Route Style B ‘the Bee-Line’ Itinerary Outline
Route style ‘B the Bee-line’ Itinerary Outline As we’ve discussed, inspiration for a travel itinerary comes from many sources (see my post: Choosing Your Route Style), but I find that most start with a specific destination. Route Style ‘B-the BeeLine’ is just exactly that. … Continue Reading “STEP #3: Route Style B ‘the Bee-Line’ Itinerary Outline”
STEP #3: Route Style C ‘the Circle’ itinerary outline
Route style ‘C the Circle’ Itinerary Outline We’ve talked about destinations and starting there to determine a route style. The ‘Circle’ route style, however, has no specific destination but instead covers an area – sometimes with a theme in mind. This Route style can… Continue Reading “STEP #3: Route Style C ‘the Circle’ itinerary outline”
LIST OF NATIONAL PARKS BY REGION
LIST OF NATIONAL PARKS BY REGION: Although there are currently 429 different units in the National Park System (Parks, Monuments, Nat’l Battlefields, Lakeshores & many more), the National Parks are the biggies! To make your trip planning a little easier…and so you don’t miss… Continue Reading “LIST OF NATIONAL PARKS BY REGION”
YEP, YOU GOTTA EAT
Yep you gotta eat. And travel creates the challenge of not only sticking to a healthy eating routine, but also respecting the time and budgeting plans you have made. When it comes to really blowing the budget, the 2 areas that are the biggest… Continue Reading “YEP, YOU GOTTA EAT”
COME TAKE A LOOK AT OUR PHOTO DISPLAY SITE!
Because Eddie and I have been enjoying our new photography hobby so much, and have finally invested in some pretty cool equipment, we designed a new website where we can display and share some of our favorite shots. Check out THE PERFECT TRIFECTA!! ART… Continue Reading “COME TAKE A LOOK AT OUR PHOTO DISPLAY SITE!”
BACK IN THE SADDLE
I’d sure like to blame COVID-19 for the fact that I have not written anything in so long. After all, I do travel writing and the world got locked down for awhile. That seems reasonable doesn’t it? Truth be told, that’s really no excuse… Continue Reading “BACK IN THE SADDLE”
7 PARKS * 9 DAYS: SEEING THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SW
Seeing the National Parks of America’s SW will expose you to canyons, rock formations and beauty you’ll not see anywhere else in the world! It was springtime in the Rockies, and COVID-19 had my husband, Eddie, and I wondering just where we could go… Continue Reading “7 PARKS * 9 DAYS: SEEING THE NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SW”
BASIC MATTING AND FRAMING FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER
This is Janelle Brian, and I am the owner & operator of Images Custom Framing in Littleton, CO. I am excited to share with you all some basic things you should know about framing your photography! Before we get started though, let me tell… Continue Reading “BASIC MATTING AND FRAMING FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER”
COMPASSIONATE DHARMA CLOUD MONASTERY- I-285 S at Settlers Dr
A quick drive west on I-285 S from the Denver suburbs will take you right to the Compassionate Dharma Cloud Buddhist Monastery. And a stop at this beautiful facility is even more rewarding than being able to pronounce their name! Take a left off… Continue Reading “COMPASSIONATE DHARMA CLOUD MONASTERY- I-285 S at Settlers Dr”
FRONT STREET: Fairplay
Visiting the whole town of Fairplay is far from a ’20 minute’ stop along I-285, but having a picnic along the river and enjoying Front Street certainly is not! As you enter the town of Fairplay, take a right turn onto Main street. Look… Continue Reading “FRONT STREET: Fairplay”
COMO ROUNDHOUSE: I-285 S at Boreas Pass Rd
Just minutes off of I-285 S at Boreas Pass Rd, you will find the not-really-there-anymore Como Roundhouse. Once a repair shop for the Denver-South Park-Pacific narrow gauge Railroad, this 6 bay stone Roundhouse served the town of Como Colorado from 1881 to 1938. There’s not much… Continue Reading “COMO ROUNDHOUSE: I-285 S at Boreas Pass Rd”
COLLEGIATE PEAKS OVERLOOK: Exit: CO 302
COLLEGIATE PEAKS SCENIC OVERLOOK Just before Johnson Village on I-285 S, you’ll find the Collegiate Peaks Scenic Overlook. Its a great ’20 min’ stop with the best view of the Collegiate Peaks in the state. Take a right onto Rd 304. There is a… Continue Reading “COLLEGIATE PEAKS OVERLOOK: Exit: CO 302”
ST ELMO: Near Nathrop
The St Elmo Ghost Town is not actually a ’20 min’ stop, but it was so much fun to poke around in, I decided to include it anyway! You’ll need about 1 1/2-2 hrs for this excursion. From I-285 S you’ll take the Chalk… Continue Reading “ST ELMO: Near Nathrop”
CHRISTMAS 1806 PICNIC GROUND: Poncha Springs
Just before you arrive in Poncha Springs along I-285 S, you will find the Christmas 1806 Picnic Ground. It’s a ‘don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-it’ spot, but a significant one nonetheless. It was pouring rain when we arrived at the Christmas 1806 Picnic Ground, so we decided to… Continue Reading “CHRISTMAS 1806 PICNIC GROUND: Poncha Springs”
ROBERTSON’S FLOUR MILL: Saguache
I-285 travels right through the town of Saguache. While your there, take a quick ’20 min detour’ to see Robertson’s Flour Mill. It is the only U.S. water powered grist mill still left standing! (If you have the time, you might want to take… Continue Reading “ROBERTSON’S FLOUR MILL: Saguache”
HIGH VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH: Center
Just under 1 1/2 miles off of I-285 you will find the High Valley Mennonite Church. I must admit that I was excited to see this stop off of I-285. I come from a Mennonite background, and most of the churches I knew are… Continue Reading “HIGH VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH: Center”
UFO WATCHTOWER: Hwy 17 at Hooper
Welcome to “The Bermuda Triangle of the West.” The San Luis Valley boasts more UFO sightings than anywhere else in the country, and the area’s UFO Watchtower records sightings nearing the hundreds. As a result, it receives anywhere from 2,000- 5,000 visitors each year. To get… Continue Reading “UFO WATCHTOWER: Hwy 17 at Hooper”
COLORADO GATORS REPTILE PARK: Exit 112
Maybe not a ’20 min’ stop off of I-285, but the Colorado Gator and Reptile Park is more than worth the effort if you have an hour or so and an extra $20 per person (discount tickets are sold at the UFO Watchtower)! Traveling… Continue Reading “COLORADO GATORS REPTILE PARK: Exit 112”
MONTE VISTA WILDLIFE REFUGE: Co-15
A quick detour from I-285 S in the town of Monte Vista leads you into the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. As you enter the town of Monte Vista along I-285, stay on the Hiwy and watch as it turns into Broadway, Gunbarrel and… Continue Reading “MONTE VISTA WILDLIFE REFUGE: Co-15”
CANO’S CASTLE: Antonito
Although it’s far from being a ‘little-known site’, no trip through Antonito is complete without a stop at Cano’s Castle. Born Dominic (Donald) Espinosa, the Castle’s architect & builder now goes by ‘Cano’ which is the Native American term for ‘reborn’. Just like his… Continue Reading “CANO’S CASTLE: Antonito”
