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weekend getaway: crestone, colorado

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I’ve been in Colorado for an entire year and somehow I had never been to any of Colorado’s many hot springs… CRAZY, right?! I had a mission to hit one up to celebrate my birthday Colorado style (because I guess being on a Greek Island wasn’t enough?!). With so many to choose from, I narrowed down my hot springs search to somewhere I haven’t been before and within four hours since I just had a long weekend planned.

Where did I decide on for my weekend getaway? Crestone and Valley View Hot Springs in the San Luis Valley.

Colorado, Mountains, United States

hiking from aspen to crested butte

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distance: 10.75 miles (one way) | elevation: 3,265’ (9,572’ starting) | difficulty: strenuous

Spoiler alert: this is one of my most favorite hikes I’ve ever done!

One of those Colorado bucket list hikes? Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte. The hike between the two may only be 11 miles, but driving between the two? Over 100 miles! If you time it properly, you’ll also be treated to the fields of wildflowers in Crested Butte. (The town may not get the recognition that the California superbloom got, but I have to say, I think it’s even prettier!). But wildflowers aren’t the only things that makes this hike so great. From start to finish, this hike is gorgeous.

Colombia, South America

one day in tayrona national park

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tayrona national park cabo san juan view

Tayrona National Park may be the most recognizable spot in Colombia. Those turquoise blue waters, tall coconut palm trees. I mean, it has even popped up on my login screen on my work computer! However, look at any photos of this place and it is easy to see why it’s on the top of everyone’s to visit place in Colombia.

While most people opt to spend at least one night inside the park, I think one day in Tayrona National Park is perfect. Forgo the expensive hammocks or tents (for real, it is not cheap) and enjoy seeing the best parts of the park in just one day!

Colorado, Mountains, United States

snowy outing: snowshoeing at brainard lake

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distance: 6 miles (out and back) | elevation: 468’ (10,073’ starting) | difficulty: easy

Welcome to summer in Colorado, where the mountains are getting two feet of snow and ski resorts are looking to be open till the Fourth of July. Wait, what?! Yuppppp. Here in Colorado on the first day of summer, some towns were under winter weather adversaries. So yeah, looks like winter conditions aren’t going anywhere anytime too soon if you’re headed to higher elevations.

One of those places close to Denver? Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Basically, it is a winter playground and the gateway to the Indian Peaks Wilderness.