Author: Erica | July 1st, 2009 PICKS: Star Valley Ranch RV Resort
Out in the middle of nowhere in eastern Wyoming, there is what I believe may be one of the largest RV parks in existence. We happened upon it because Trudy, our GPS, told us about it. We were planning just on stopping for a shower before continuing on to […]
Author: Erica | June 29th, 2009 Salt Lake City has a lot of what you would expect (Mormon influenced squeaky clean culture) and a lot of what you would not (an active LGBT community, a vocal liberal political presence, lots of gothy/punky/alt culture kids and a rockin’ arts festival). Although there are several intriguing things going on in SLC, the clash […]
Author: Erica | June 27th, 2009 PICKS: Off the Beaten Path Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Steamboat Springs, CO
Another great independently owned bookshop, with possibly the best children’s book section ever….they built a book reading fort complete with doors too small for adults and pillows properly placed for getting lost in a good book. It will however be eternally linked […]
Author: Erica | June 25th, 2009 PICKS:
Longs Peak Campground
Although the facilities are limited (cold water sinks, flush toilets) and the price is a little steep ($20 per night when water is on), this tent-only campsite’s location more than makes up for it. Our campsite was perched on the edge of a foothill with a clear view of the […]
Author: Erica | June 22nd, 2009 PICKS: The Coffee Tree in Loveland, CO
Located inside a cozy used bookstore, The Coffee Tree was another great locally owned coffee shop… Why does anyone go to Starbucks?! The staff were super friendly, the wi-fi was free and the local patrons were a colorful bunch. Plus, they have a real live arabica tree right […]
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