The Big Dry Creek Trail is a suburban path that weaves its way through parks and open space in suburban Colorado cities. The trail is two segments connected through a second trail, the Highline Canal Trail. Is this three-part trail worth the effort? With multiple parks and other … [Read more...] about Big Dry Creek Trail: A Suburban Walk in Three Parts
Suburban Hiking
The Willow Creek Trail: A Varied Suburban Walk
The Willow Creek Trail is a varied suburban path that cuts through two of Denver, Colorado’s southern communities, Centennial and Lone Tree. Part pavement, part natural surface, the trail snakes behind houses, crosses under a highway and over a major thoroughfare, skims the … [Read more...] about The Willow Creek Trail: A Varied Suburban Walk
Bluffs Regional Park: A Hike at the Edge of Suburbia
Bluffs Regional Park is a gem of a recreation area tucked into a corner of the city of Lone Tree. Open to mountain bikers, pedestrians, and equestrians, it's a favorite with locals who want to get outside for an hour or two. Even if you don't live particularly close, the … [Read more...] about Bluffs Regional Park: A Hike at the Edge of Suburbia
The East/West Regional Trail: Douglas County Hiking
The East/West Regional Trail (EWRT) meanders through Douglas County open space grassland for 20+ miles (32.2 km). With several trailheads and numerous access points from the neighboring communities, this natural area attracts mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, even horseback … [Read more...] about The East/West Regional Trail: Douglas County Hiking
Walking – a habit that sparked local travel
In 2020, COVID-19 showed up, and travel shut down--abysmal timing for someone ready to ramp up a travel blog! My travel writing plans were disrupted (to put it diplomatically) because of the pandemic, but that doesn't mean I sat still. With everything turning upside down, my … [Read more...] about Walking – a habit that sparked local travel