After only tapping a small fraction of what there is to explore in New Mexico, I know Santa Fe will definitely be a place I visit again.

Last weekend we roused ourselves out of bed to get a nice short fall hike in at Kenosha Pass. About an hour outside of Denver, we are so lucky to be able to enjoy the beauty of nature and the open forest so close to home.

When I was invited on a special weekend getaway with fellow foodies, local entrepreneurs, and creative types, I only had one answer. A resounding yes.

The view was unbelievably high above Moab and all you could see was the beautiful desert landscape as far as the horizon with tall snowcapped peaks dotting the landscape.

After entering Canyonlands we were immediately faced with some of the highest views of the national park we could imagine.

Leadville has a fascinating history, full of wild west characters, mining, striking it rich, and historical celebrities.

The highlight of the day was soaking up the sun and floating around in the open cool lake.