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Girl's Best Friend - Part 2
Back to Colorado After finishing Grad School in Salt Lake City, we packed up and headed back to Colorado in March of 2011. I was offered...
Sarah Brooks
Sep 25, 202310 min read
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Girl's Best Friend
Over Memorial Day weekend, I lost the greatest adventure buddy and my best friend of sixteen years. Although it was her time, losing...
Sarah Brooks
Jun 11, 202315 min read
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Happy Holidays - Grand Junction, CO
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is looking at holiday light displays, there are several favorites in my home town. Whether you...
Sarah Brooks
Dec 22, 20212 min read
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Bike Touring- San Juan Trip: Part 2
Sleeping in Huts The Gateway Hut was tucked away on a cattle ranch, covered by a canopy of towering cottonwood trees, they must have been...
Sarah Brooks
Aug 29, 202111 min read
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Bike Touring - San Juan Hut Trip: Part 1
Note to Readers Hello Friends & Followers, It has been a while since my last article, and I do sincerely apologize. Since January of this...
Sarah Brooks
Jul 12, 20216 min read
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Arizona Vacation (COVID Edition)
Awe 2020, the year of limited travels. Other than a handful of camping adventures, most of my outings consisted of local hikes and bike...
Sarah Brooks
Dec 22, 20207 min read
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Grand Mesa Camping
After above average temperatures throughout the month of August, no rain-fall, and a smoky valley from the Pine Gulch Fire, we decided we...
Sarah Brooks
Sep 4, 20203 min read
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Camping in the Raggeds
Whether you are looking for a weekend camping adventure or a beautiful scenic drive, I highly recommend taking a drive up Kebler Pass...
Sarah Brooks
Jul 15, 20203 min read
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Escape to the Orchard (Hotchkiss, CO)
Load up the car and head for the hills, let’s go camping! Many may find themselves making home in the woods, others prefer the comforts...
Sarah Brooks
Jun 28, 20203 min read
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Spring Break Activities
In the midst of all the recent activity world wide, many people have probably canceled their spring break plans. Some people may be...
Sarah Brooks
Mar 15, 20202 min read
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Winter Destination - Monarch, Colorado
Every year I take a short vacation in February, most often the destination is someplace sunny like an outdoor excursion in the desert....
Sarah Brooks
Feb 29, 20204 min read
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Colorado Winter Gems: Rifle Falls & Ice Caves
If you are looking for a winter adventure, I suggest planning a visit to Rifle, Colorado to see the Ice Caves and Rifle Falls State Park....
Sarah Brooks
Feb 7, 20203 min read
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Snow Day on the Grand Mesa
The snow is falling, the air is crisp, layer up and head to the Grand Mesa for a morning on the trails snowshoeing or cross-country...
Sarah Brooks
Dec 27, 20195 min read
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Visit Utah: Goblins, Reefs, and the Swell
Fall is the perfect time to take a trip to Eastern Utah for outdoor adventures; plan your trip for mid to late October if you want to see...
Sarah Brooks
Nov 4, 201910 min read
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Day in the life of a Colorado 14er
Choose your 14er Colorado boasts home to 53 mountain peaks with the summit sitting 14,000 feet or higher. Based on technical standards,...
Sarah Brooks
Aug 20, 20196 min read
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Escape to the Grand Mesa
After the past few weeks in the dry, arid climate of Mesa County, I was ready to head to higher elevations to beat the heat, so I headed...
Sarah Brooks
Jul 14, 20193 min read
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Summer Camping Series: Ridgway State Park
Growing up, some of my fondest memories were camping and boating at Ridgway State Park, and to this day it is one of my favorite places...
Sarah Brooks
Jul 2, 20193 min read
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Adventures in Glade Park
If you are looking for an escape and hope to have the trails to yourself then head to Glade Park, located south of Grand Junction, above...
Sarah Brooks
Jun 15, 20193 min read
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Summer Camping Series Part 1 - Desert Camping in Western CO
Summer is here! Upon the arrival of Memorial Day Weekend, everyone is antsy to get their camping gear out and head for the hills....
Sarah Brooks
May 29, 20195 min read
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Hide & Seek
Whether walking around town, visiting a neighborhood park, or taking a hike, there is a good chance you have stumbled upon a painted...
Sarah Brooks
May 11, 20193 min read
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