outdoors

  • Sedona – Cathedral Rock, Devil’s Bridge and Hangover Trail

    We weren’t in a hurry to get out and head for Sedona this morning, but we were still up and about at a decent hour. We had some coffee in the room and decided to go to the greasy spoon… Continue reading

    Sedona – Cathedral Rock, Devil’s Bridge and Hangover Trail
  • Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon

    The morning after the race, we got to sit and drink good coffee that Kris brought and chat and rehash with Renee. We packed and cleaned everything up and headed out by about 10:00 am. Kris and Renee had a hellish… Continue reading

    Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon
  • The Kokopelli Trail

    We left on a Saturday and picked up Kris about 10:15, only 15 minutes after what we said we would! Kind of amazing actually.  We hit the road and drove for a few hours, and stopped to have lunch. Thanks… Continue reading

    The Kokopelli Trail
  • State Forest State Park

    Day 1: We got up at a reasonable hour and had some coffee and breakfast. We finished packing up the car and headed out.  We got to Winter Park in what felt tlike record time and turned off US 40.… Continue reading

    State Forest State Park
  • A Vail’s Summer Day

    SUCH A GREAT DAY!!!!! Kudos to Matt for coming up with the idea!  We headed out a little before 8:00 this morning, after our coffee and some breakfast… An uneventful drive later, we arrived in Vail. Parking is free in… Continue reading

    A Vail’s Summer Day
  • Lake Pueblo Camping

    The bike shop is closed on Easter Sunday. When I realized that (again – somehow I forget EVERY year!), I asked Matt to take an afternoon off so we could go somewhere different. We wanted to go somewhere new, but… Continue reading

    Lake Pueblo Camping
  • Snowshoeing!

    Sometimes in the winter, it’s nice to do something besides skiing. Well, I think so anyway. So every once in awhile, I can convince Matt to go snowshoeing with me instead. We decided Brainard Lake was the best place to… Continue reading

    Snowshoeing!
  • Steamboat Springs Skiing!

    In true Laura fashion, I talked Matt into booking a ski weekend in Steamboat while we were sitting on the couch in my parents’ living room in the warmth of Florida. I knew damned well I was going to need… Continue reading

    Steamboat Springs Skiing!
  • Florida Ends…

    I always get a little bit sad when a trip is coming to an end. I get all sappy, and start wanting to do all the things “one last time.” We took full advantage of our last few days down… Continue reading

    Florida Ends…
  • This One’s for the Birds

    …and the alligators… We decided to take a walk on the wild side and check out the wilderness, Florida-style. What does that mean, you ask? Well, it means water. And grass. And cypress trees. And birds. And alligators. Where do… Continue reading

    This One’s for the Birds