Bobby’s cousin was getting married in Salida, CO on the 4th of July so we ended up spending almost a week and a half exploring in and around the area. We absolutely loved this town and spent a lot of down time here playing at the park, seeing family, and enjoying the wonderful community around us. Experience ContentsRiverside ParkHot Springs PoolMonarch Crest Scenic TramwayHike Browns Canyon National MonumentRaft Browns Canyon National ParkGreat Sand Dune National ParkZapata FallsMoonlight PizzaThe BoathouseMo BurritoChill Ice Cream Riverside Park Historic Downtown Salida is nestled along the Arkansas River. Our favorite spot to hang out and…
7 Things to do in Colorado Springs with Kids
Colorado Springs is a perfect vacation getaway, with loads to see and do. We have visited this wonderful city for the last three years. During our trips we’ve explored a lot, so here’s a fairly comprehensive list of things to see and do in and around the Colorado Springs area with kids along! Contents1. Garden of the Gods2. Manitou Springs3. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4. Royal Gorge5. Skyline Drive Dinosaur Prints6. Royal Gorge Railroad7. Pikes Peak/Cog RailwayWhere to EatFlying W ChuckwagonThe Airplane RestaurantThe Whitewater Bar and GrillDay Trip OptionsShelf Road Gold Belt Tour National Scenic BywayFlorissant Fossil Bed National MonumentVindicator Valley Trail…
Central City, CO
We’ve officially made it almost a full month living fulltime on the road in our 36 foot 5th wheel with our 5 and 7 year old along for the journey. First, a few myths about living fulltime that need to be debunked. It is not like being on vacation all the time. Bobby is continuing to work full time, the kids continue to argue and whine when I suggest fun outings, and things on the camper break and cause stress regularly. However, we wouldn’t change this for anything. We definitely have our, “holy crap what did we get ourselves into”…