We took the plunge and bought a travel trailer. Now how do we set it up to be toddler-friendly?
Author Archives: Laura Cardon
Beginner’s Campground Guide: Guanella Pass near Georgetown, CO
Guanella Pass is just over one hour from Denver. At 10,000 feet of elevation, it’s a much-needed escape from the city heat during the summer. Despite being that high up, it’s still easy to get to and not *that* far from civilization. The campground provides a great jumping off point for lots of hiking (also at high elevation) plus you can easily get to the mountain town of Georgetown from the campground.
Beginner’s guide to staying warm on winter runs
I’ve been over (and under) dressing for winter running for years. It takes some trial and error, some sweaty days and some numb fingers as you dial in what layers to wear when. This beginner-friendly (and slow-runner friendly) guide will help you get a head start so you won’t freezing your booty off this winter!
Beginner’s Travel Guide: Leaf Peeping in Crested Butte
Leaf peeping in Crested Butte totally lives up to the hype. But the options can feel a little overwhelming, the lodging expensive…and the trails a little steep. Crested Butte’s beauty is the result of a lot of big mountains erupting straight up out the valley it’s situated in. I was worried about finding beginner-friendly hiking with the views I was after. But I was wrong!
How to take a baby on a camper van trip
Camper vans feel especially safe during a pandemic, but navigating the options with a baby isn’t easy. This is how I handled a baby on board for two Colorado road trips.