Visit my hometown of Brasov virtually: located in the elbow of the Carpathian Mountains, Brasov offers year-round opportunities for nature exploration, as well as the beauty of a medieval old town, and all the modern amenities.
Million Dollar Highway and Mesa Verde National Park
If you are looking for the most scenic drive through the mountains, you must drive the Million Dollar Highway and San Juan Skyway! We drove the loop from Ridgeway, to Ouray, Durango, Telluride, and back, all the way picking up our jaws from the ground as we took in magnificent views. On the way, we visited the exceptional Mesa Verde National Park. So, buckle up, this post is long, but only because I had to include a ton of photos. Enjoy!
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Ouray and Box Cañon, Colorado
Known as The Switzerland of America, Ouray is nestled in the San Juan Mountains, perched at 7,792 ft. It has been crowned the “Outdoor Recreational Capitol of Colorado,” and for a small town (with about a thousand permanent residents), Ouray has plenty of activities to offer to the hundreds of thousands of yearly visitors. It’s is a great base for day trips; while in town, hike up to Cascade Falls, or through Box Cañon. After a vigorous trek, relax in Ouray’s hot springs. If you’re up for a thrill, drive the Million Dollar Highway, connecting Ouray to Silverton, famous for its dangerous twists and turns, but also for spectacular vistas (one of the most scenic drives in the US).
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Scenic Route and Stormy Skies: The Gateway to San Juan Mountains, Colorado
We moved to the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies in 2020. Since then, we visited a few magnificent locations around the area but nothing prepared us for how amazing the western part of the state is (aka the Western Slope).
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Sunshine, Dinosaurs, and Red Rocks
Summer is a great time to get outside and have some fun! And that we did, in August of 2023, when my my cousin, her husband, and their daughter came to visit from Canada. We started the brief Colorado tour close to home: Arvada, Golden, and Morrison, Colorado.
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Winter in the Rockies and Estes Park, Colorado
Many who don’t live in Colorado are scared of winter in this part of the country. Don’t be! Yes, we can get some snow, but it’s winter! Snow should happen! A bonus?: in winter, timed entry passes are not required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park. Here are some of our winter drives and walks.
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