Exploring Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center
Located just outside Denver near the airport, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is designed to be more than just a place to stay, and it turned out to be a solid choice for our trip this summer. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the resort functions as a self-contained destination. It...Continue reading→
Hammond Candies
Located in an industrial area just outside downtown Denver, Hammond’s Candies is one of those places that manages to feel timeless without trying too hard. Founded in 1920, the company has been producing candy for over a century, and a visit today offers a glimpse into a process that hasn’t been overly modernized. Instead, Hammond’s...Continue reading→
Colorado Family Vacation
Our July Colorado family vacation was one of those trips that balanced family time, nostalgia, and pure fun — bouncing between the Denver area, Fort Collins, and Estes Park, with plenty of stops in between. We didn’t rush it, and we didn’t try to see everything. Instead, we leaned into experiences that felt distinctly Colorado,...Continue reading→
Le Fou Pinot Noir – Michel-Schlumberger
My wife and I visited the Michel-Schlumberger Estate on our honeymoon in Healdsburg, California. Michel-Schlumberger was founded in 1979 in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, and they perfectly blend their European winemaking roots with the California terroir. What really stood out to me was the estate’s distinctive Spanish-Mission architecture and the lush gardens of the property....Continue reading→
Spam Museum
You don’t have to grow up eating processed canned meat to appreciate the SPAM Museum, but it probably helps if you come in with a sense of humor. Located in Austin, Minnesota, the SPAM Museum leans fully into its reputation. This isn’t a quiet, glass-case museum where you whisper your way through history. It’s bright,...Continue reading→
Minnesota in May: Rivers, Road Trips, and the Start of Summer
Our May trip to Minnesota wasn’t built around a single must-see attraction or a packed schedule. It was more about moving at a comfortable pace, taking short drives, and letting the season set the tone. Spring was giving way to summer, and the days felt open in that way they only do this time of...Continue reading→