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Most Aesthetic Denver Coffee Shops
I’ve visited some pretty sick coffee shops lately, so I figured I’d compile a list of the most aesthetically-pleasing coffee spots I’ve found in Denver so far. Personally, I’m more of a fan of rustic and eclectic coffee shops, but I can always appreciate a shop that picks one type of style and goes all…
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What to Expect When Planning Your Next Colorado Ski Trip
In light of the ultra omega super El Niño headed our way, I figured I’d make a post for those of you that were planning on ripping a ski vacation out in Colorado this winter. For those of you that don’t know, a super El Niño means more moisture in Colorado’s atmosphere which means the…
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What I Learned From Climbing My First 14er
If you follow the blog’s Instagram, you probably know that this past weekend I did my first 14er. We hiked Mount Sherman, just west of Fairplay, and it was a ton of fun. In this week’s post I’ll be detailing how we went about this experience, as well as some things I’ll do differently on…
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Top Fall Activities in Denver
After a shockingly long and hot summer, fall is finally almost upon us. I’m not usually one to say that I’m glad that summer is over, but seeing as how it’s essentially been summer in Denver since February, I suppose this year is an exception. Broncos Games at Mile High Stadium Broncos games might be…
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Top Dining Spots in the Highlands, Denver
Another day, another Highlands post. The Highlands is a great area if you’re looking for a quiet neighborhood for a meal but don’t want to go too far out of the city, and certain parts of the neighborhood almost feel like a small town despite being just a few blocks from downtown. Let me know…
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A Guide to Denver Nightlife
Since Denver is the first city that I’ve lived in where I’m actually living in the main city proper and not a smaller suburb, I’ve been able to actually explore the nightlife of the area. Having lived in the Midwest my whole life, I really enjoy the Denver nightlife scene. It offers a wide range…
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Top Stops for a Weekend in Crested Butte, CO
As you may have seen on my social media pages, I spent the last weekend on vacation in Crested Butte, Colorado. Needless to say, it’s probably the most beautiful mountain town I’ve ever visited. The lovely Elk Ave (their main street) paired with the staggering Crested Butte mountain looming overhead makes for an incredible view,…
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Best Places to Golf in the Denver Area
I’ve actually golfed more this summer than probably the last six years combined, so I figured I’d share some of the courses I enjoyed the most. Colorado is a great place to get into golf because it has the prettiest courses I’ve ever played, and there’s nothing better than a nice round with some phenomenal…
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Top Hikes of 2026 So Far
As a new resident of the Denver area, it’s definitely been an adjustment to the hiking life. It seems as though everyone is consistently doing multiple hikes a week, and I’ve barely been able to find time for one per month. Regardless, here are my favorites of the year so far. All of these options…
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Summer Weekend Activities In & Around Denver
One of the many things that I love about my new life in Denver is that there is never a shortage of things to do. And now that summer is here, there’s even more exciting stuff going on around the city. So, here are some of my favorite activities that I’ve discovered so far this…
