Sometimes Mother Nature can be as gentle as a lamb or as ferocious as a tiger. One July morning in 1980, while backpacking with my boyfriend, Mark, in the Colorado Mountains, we experienced the tiger and the lamb all in the same day. This is a story about resilience, staying calm and acting quickly. …
Lightning Dance on Whitney Peak- Mt. Of Holy Cross Wilderness Read More »
Whether you are in the country or the city, learning how to stay safe is key to your mental and physical survival. In this post I focus on wilderness survival. What would be your first instinct if you suddenly realized you’d lost the trail or somehow took a wrong route back to camp, it’s getting …
Wilderness Survival Techniques to Calm Your Mind and Body Read More »
Time to prepare for some FUN at The San Luis Valley Theatre Company’s new Dinner Theatre production on April 20 & 21 at the Rodeway Inn in Alamosa, Colorado. Flyer is below. The dinner choices are Grilled Sirloin or Baked Chicken, Vegetarian and Gluten Free are available. Looking forward to seeing you again! 719-859-2949—-> Please …
Large Crowds Walk for God Easter weekend draws nearly 40,000 people walking a holy pilgrimage to the El Santuario de Chimayo church in northern New Mexico, just outside the town of Espanola. A pilgrimage is a journey of the body and soul. Regardless of religion, it is an effort to become closer to God. A pilgrimage …
Now for something completely different! A lot of people are traveling with their pets these days, therefore a new type of tour company has opened for business! Now you can take your beloved dog with you on your travels. Happy Tails is a new tour concept that is dedicated to taking you on fantastic adventures …
Take time for yourself today or soon. “Toddy for the Body” at Joyful Journey’s Hot Springs and Spa. Joyful Journey is a remotely located at the northern gateway of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. Native Americans claim these pools are “Where Healing Waters Flow” or as I call this delicious experience, “Toddy for the Body”. There are …
If you happen to be anywhere near Avon, Colorado in the month of September, then you need to visit the Avon Public Library. Madison (or Maddie) as I like to call her, is showcasing her wonderful art for a full month at the Avon Public Library. Library hours are Monday – Thursday 10am to 8pm …
Madison McCaulley Art Exhibition Showing Now in Avon, CO Read More »
