Avid skier, traveler, outdoor person, medical volunteer.  New cultures and new experiences are my love.  Wanna get outta Europe?  Next trips are the Carribean, Turkey, Peru/Bolivia/Equador unless something else pops up.

Istanbul

Bethel (Maine)

Breckenridge

Colorado Springs

Denver

Telluride

Vail

Vaxjo

Yellowstone National Park

India

Peru

Aruba

Norway

Boracay Island

Philippines

Colorado

Heidelberg

Boulder

AYellowstone National Park: Looking to stop at several places along the way

I agree with Devils Tower National Monument​, it's a nice day visit but if you want the campground was very nice $20. The park offers alot of programs. I think there are a lot better places to spend your time than Mt Rushmore​.... See More

ADenver: Best breweries in Denver and Boulder?

YumYum!!!  It seems like there is a new brewery opening everyday on the Front Range.  Try River North Brewery​ Black Sky Brewery​ Renegade Brewing Company​head to Golden Cannonball Creek Brewing Company​ Golden... See More

AYellowstone National Park: Bucket- List road trip

Yes, make advance reservations for any spots in any of the parks.  Things die off a bit after Labor Day since most kids are back in school.  Guessing the RV is your only mode of transport, for me it's nice to book a spot for a couple of nights in a row, but since... See More

ADenver: Best camping in/around Denver?

Yes it's possible.  Remember that on most National Forest land unless posted no camping you can camp without cost or permit.  These sites are unimproved; I try to find spots that have a fire ring so you don't start a new area.  If you want an improved campground... See More

AFavorite books while traveling?

The books I pick are normally of a naturalist ilk about the region I'm going to.  One of my favorite authors is John McPhee "The Survival of Birch Bark Canoe" for Maine,  "Basin and Range" (Utah, Idaho, Western Oregon and Western Washington), "Pine... See More

AYellowstone National Park: What to do with one day at Yellowstone?

If you want to do the North American Safari head to Lamar Valley​ east of Tower Junction​ a good hike to Tower Fall​ exists near by.  Another spot for wildlife is Hayden Valley​, but you may... See More

ABest places to visit with a significant other?

None.  Josh really answers it.  Personally I always saving Hawaii or those beautiful islands to go with someone special, thankfully I had other reasons to visit and did.  If you return to these places with someone romantically or explore new places with this person... See More

AWhat's your ONE must-pack travel gadget?

Leatherman or a cigarette lighter.  The former is the most useful tool where ever you are and lets you be helpful to other's and gets you inside info to a new area.  Much can be said for a lighter, cigs seem to be a universal travel language and people are more open... See More

AColorado: Best areas in Colorado for a camping trip?

My favorite spot is Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve​ not by a lake but next to the Sangre de Cristo Mtns.  May hard to get a spot check the NPS site. Between Crested Butte​ is Cottonwood Pass​ and... See More

AVaxjo: What to do for Midsommar?

Really....who goes to Älmhult​, I guess I do, but I have family there.  It's a beautiful time to be there, you must find lakes, maybe pick chanterelle in the forest.  If you are there over mid-summer find a local mid-summer fest and enjoy.  There... See More