I live on the Arkansas River, one of the country's most popular whitewater destinations. My town comes alive in the summer, when boaters the world over come to surf the Ark's raging rapids. Dozens of outfitters dot the river from Buena Vista into Canon City. Essentially, if you want a stellar rafting experience, this is... Continue Reading →

My home, the Arkansas River Valley in Central Colorado, is a pretty incredible place. For one, it has the highest concentration of fourteeners in all of Colorado—twelve to be exact. Just imagine a valley flanked by towering, snow-capped peaks. The Arkansas River, often considered to have the country’s best whitewater, rips from one end of... Continue Reading →

One hundred years ago, large ranches and open space filled Colorado's landscapes. The Centennial state was the land immortalized in song, with purple mountains majesty. While Colorado is still famous for its gorgeous forests and wilderness areas, expanding ski resorts and a growing population have led to the parceling of large ranches, making the cinema-worthy... Continue Reading →

Another travel website launched. Another Colorado city for which I've become an expert. Seriously, ask me anything about Leadville--where to bike with kids, why the Ice Palace was built, what to do when it's too cold to play outside--and I'll have the answer. Still, I'm as grateful as ever to have had the opportunity to... Continue Reading →