I felt my foot slip out from under me and completely off the trail. The rest of my body quickly followed suit. As I...
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Favorite Place: Family Cabin
In thinking about the Favorite Place challenge, I thought immediately about this humble little place in the Rockies....
HIKING THE NARROWS!!! Everyone Has to Do this One!!!
Maybe you can tell by the generous use of exclamation points and ALL CAPS in the title, I loved every minute of hiking...
The Perfect Honeymoon – Hiking the Aspen Four Pass Loop
[slideshow]If you're looking for a honeymoon idea, let me suggest the Aspen Four Pass Loop as an option. Of course, you should throw in your dear friend and her husband and a sister-in-law to boot. Fellow Life Busers Pam and Greg and Cinda joined us for this...
Lauterbrunnen: A Magical, Majestic Swiss Valley
When the Life Bus took Todd and me to Switzerland, there was one place we had to see above all others - Lauterbrunnen. There aren't enough adjectives to fully explain the beauty of this Swiss jewel. Lauterbrunnen, in the Bernese Oberland, is situated in one of the...
Aspen Golden Leaf Half Trail Marathon
Every person who loves beautiful fall foliage, gorgeous mountain views, a fun personal challenge, and an epic ski town has to do this race at least once!!!! Aspen Golden Leaf Half This race was recently rated by Trail Runner Magazine as one of America's Top 14 Most...
A Pie Worth a Trip to Otis
To understand just how good the pie is at the Otis Cafe and why it merits its own pilgrimage to Otis, you have to know that you are going to Otis exclusively for the cafe. Otis is basically an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, OR. It is one of those...
Talkeetna: Funky Mountain Town with the World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls
[slideshow]In true Life Bus fashion, Pam. Greg, Todd, and I were continuing our Alaskan adventure by driving to Denali National Park to try our hand at backpacking in Denali's backcountry. On the highway to Denali we saw signs for Talkeetna and veered off the road to...
Great Food in Coral Bay St. John’s USVI
So ya' gotta eat while you are on an adventure, right? My friends routinely tease me because I vividly remember meals I have eaten on my travels. What can I say, I am a devoted foodie. I was blessed to have a mother who was an amazing cook and food was a big part of...
The Awesomeness that is St. John’s USVI
Who knew that you could find quiet beaches, secluded hikes, pristine snorkeling, and an environmentally friendly resort in the Caribbean without shelling out hundreds of dollars a night? Todd and I certainly didn't until we happened upon St. John's USVI and the...
One Perfect Weekend in the Indian Peaks Wilderness
[slideshow]In a state filled with so many iconic images, it's hard to find one that seems to still be somewhat of a secret. So, when I heard about Lone Eagle Peak in the Indian Peaks Wilderness from a good friend of mine, I was instantly hooked by the images of this...
Fun and easy singletrack ride close to Colorado Springs and Denver
[slideshow]For those days when you just want to relax, have fun, and see some pretty scenery I recommend a mountain bike ride near Larkspur, CO. Todd, Pam, and I rode some nice, smooth singletrack at the Spruce Mountain Open Space. Now if you're thinking epic single...