Last week I went on a family vacation – the first without Mom. I’ll be honest, it was difficult at times. I missed her – a lot. I had a moment half way through the trip of crying on the beach, my sister grabbing my hand as we sat and watched the waves roll in.…
In honor of Independence Day on Friday, we are wandering our way to a very American place. There’s very few places that match the beauty (at least for me) of the Colorado Rocky Mountains in summer. Wildflowers erupt in a riotous array of color. Patches of white snow stand out agains the grey-brown rugged…
When people ask me where in Colorado I used to live, I proudly say, “Golden.” Inevitably, folks will mention Coors Brewery. Yes, it’s located there. But, I tell them there is so much more to Golden than Coors. I was fortunate to live right in town for about 10 out the 15 years…
Do you wish you were here, in the Willamette Valley just outside of Portland, Oregon – taking in the beautiful symmetry of the vineyards, walking along rolling hills, inhaling the scent of pine trees? This wine region is known for its world-renown Pinot Noir. And, it’s also gaining recognition for its Pinot Blanc and Pinot…
Every Wednesday Wander Your Way will choose a destination for travel inspiration. It might be a city or town, a specific site, a region, a “must do” activity, a memorable place to stay, a unique shop or an exceptional restaurant. We call it Wander Wednesday. This week, Wander Wednesday takes you to a place to…