Laura Cardon

What I learned on a weeklong road trip around Colorado

Billy and I set out for a seven-day road trip in June 2016. We were originally going to venture into eastern Utah, but once the forecast started at 102 and continued to climb to 111 degrees, we opted out and headed up into the mountains instead. I learned a lot about myself in seven (well,Continue reading “What I learned on a weeklong road trip around Colorado”

Campground Guide: Saddlehorn at Colorado National Monument

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Saddlehorn helped us kick off our 2016 road trip around Colorado, and while the campground left a little to be desired (not a lot of privacy), the access to some of the most stunning scenery Colorado has to offer more than makes up for it (flushing toilets and running water didn’t hurt either). Fruita, the closest town, is one of my favorite places in all of Colorado, largely because you’re so close to the hidden gem that is Colorado National Monument.

Beginner’s guide to packing for a week-long road trip

#vanlife is so hot right now, but the average person is still just trying to cram a bunch of stuff in their regular ol’ car when heading out for a road trip. When you first fold down those back seats, it feels like you have infinite room for all of your stuff. But it fillsContinue reading “Beginner’s guide to packing for a week-long road trip”

Beginner’s Trail Guide: Matthews Winters Park

matthews winters park jefferson county colorado

Less than an hour from Denver? Check. Beginner-friendly trails with a view? Double check. Like many of the parks in the Jeffco (Jefferson County) Open Space system, Matthews Winters makes it wonderfully beginner-friendly to get outdoors. It’s great to hike, bike, or run without sacrificing views or an entire day. How do I get there?Continue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: Matthews Winters Park”

All the things I never knew I needed.

In an effort to de-stress and simplify my life,my knee-jerk reaction was to unfollow all the brands and magazines I was following on social. I wanted to get rid of the constant barrage of tweets and posts telling me to do X epic adventure instead of whatever “lame” one I may have planned or that I need toContinue reading “All the things I never knew I needed.”