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Pikes Peak is a majestic landmark located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It reaches over 14,000 feet into the sky.Pikes Peak is captivating with its stunning beauty and iconic presence along the front range. People flock to Pikes Peak not only for its breathtaking views, but also for the challenge of hiking or driving to the summit. Pikes Peak Highway offers a 19-mile scenic route to the top, where you will see panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Pikes Peak captivates all...
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are ancestral Puebloan ruins that date back 800 to 1,000 years old. The 40 room site was originally located near McElmo Canyon, which is in the southwest corner of Colorado near Mesa Verde and Dolores. The process of relocating these cliff dwellings began in 1904 and was completed in 1907 when the preserve was opened to the public. They wanted to preserve and protect the Ancestral Puebloan architecture from looters and relic pot-hunters. The three story pueblo...
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a national park of the United States that conserves an area of large sand dunes on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley, and an adjacent national preserve in the Sangre de Cristo Range, in south-central Colorado. The park contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, up to 750 feet tall. It was a bit misty out the day we went but it was still fun. We went out on the back roads and B had to climb the sand dune and leave his mark. The rest of... Full story
The Broadmoor Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is a series of seven cascading waterfalls, with a total height of 180 feet. It has been a tourist destination since 1883. Often referred to as "The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado", Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is the only waterfall in Colorado to make National Geographic's list of international waterfalls. You can view the scenic wonder of Seven Falls from either the top of the 224 step staircase or from the Eagle's Nest viewing platform,...
Colorado Springs is home to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. It is located at 6,714 feet above sea level, and offers great views of the city and of its hundreds of animals. The unique design of the Zoo's animal exhibits gets you up close and personal with the animals. You can hand-feed one of the largest giraffe herds in the world. It was quite amazeballs and I would definitely do it again! B, Lorena and I fed Jumbe the rhino. Jumbe looks intimidating but is very gentle! I would feed the animals again in... Full story
We checked out Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs on our vacation and it was amazing. I do like rocks and red ones are at the top of my list. The garden's red rock formations were created millions of years ago during a geological upheaval event called the Laramide Orogeny. Native American people camped in the park; they are believed to have been attracted to wildlife and plant life in the area and used overhangs created by the rocks for shelter. The Garden of the Gods Park is popular for... Full story
We continued on to the Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs. We were transported back in time when we entered the swinging doors of the Wild West Ghost Town Museum, where authentic Colorado history awaited our exploration! The Ghost Town Museum was filled with real buildings and artifacts from the old west towns that used to dot the region during the late 1800s and early 1900s. We traveled down real wooden promenade and got a peek into snapshots of the pioneer life - how the people of the past...
Our first destination on our adventure was Cave of the Winds. History books might show Colorado's Cave of the Winds as being discovered in 1881, but the caves are actually millions of years old! As early legends of over a thousand years ago tell, the Jicarilla Apaches told of a cave near Manitou Springs where the Great Spirit of the Wind resided. When two brothers named George and John Pickett went exploring for new caves in the Williams Canyon area, they discovered what is now known as Cave of...
It was time to leave on our vacation! I felt a little naked not having the RTR with us. Brian and Sarah met us at our house and we headed to Grand Forks to meet Brandon and Lorena. One two and three our caravan was on it's way! We were three and I was taking the pic so we weren't in it, but we were there! We had a few potty breaks since there were six of us and we never had our timing quite right. I was ok with it. I had my SI joint issue still going on and it was nice to stand up for a bit. We...
By the time you are reading this column I will be gone on vacation! It was the ultimate challenge to get two papers done in one week, but with the great staff at the RTR the challenge was accepted and we CONQUERED it! Leading up to the vacation I thought it would be fun to mess up my SI joint. (The sacroiliac joints link the pelvis and lower spine. These two joints are made up of the bony structure above the tailbone, known as the sacrum, and the top part of the pelvis, known as the ilium.) I we...
I get asked all the time what my "Let Them" tattoo B did for me means. Are you familiar with the "Let Them" theory? I'll tell you the more I grow the more I am okay with accepting the "Let Them" in my own life and relationships. Even family can mistreat and disrespect you. This is something that took me a very long time to learn. I used to tolerate a lot because I didn't want to lose people. I learned the hard way if they were really my people they would never treat me like that. Don't make the...
Mom is still in the hospital but they moved her to a swingbed. She is doing really good and everything is moving in the right direction. She has had a few visitors and she definitely has enjoyed visiting with everyone. It sounds like she may be going home tomorrow but her team is having a meeting to see what would be the best for mom. I think she is ready to go home and get back to her own routine. Vacation is SOON! It is getting very close to VACATION TIME! I'm not sure who is the most e... Full story
It's almost time for our fall mountain trip. Normally it is Kyle, me, Sarah and Brian but this year Brandon, Lorena, Kristen, Gregg and Miles are joining us. We have rented a house in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We have not been to Colorado yet in our adventures. I'm getting very excited. We put our adventure digging into the works to find some fun things to check out. Garden of the Gods Park The Garden of the Gods Park is popular for hiking, rock climbing, road and mountain biking and...
Mom started OT this week and it went well. She did get sore but I think that is to be expected. We found a lift chair for her and that definitely has helped the sleeping situation! Overall, progress is being made. Kyle and I made a trip to Grand Forks to bring B some of his mother's home-cooked meals. We also brought him some tattoo supplies he had ordered. Since we were there why not get another piece of my leg tattoo! B was feeling a bit under the weather, but he still did an amazeballs job on... Full story
Mom has made it through her first week of post-surgery! Everything seems to be going pretty good. The pain is minimal. My guess was it would be, in comparison to what her shoulder was like before surgery. Her sister Janet is staying with her and they are getting a lot of quality time! Both are still alive yet. Lol! I mentioned last week it was Brandon's birthday. I did get a cute pic so I had to include it this week. B was hoping to get a new tattoo machine for his birthday and, of course, he... Full story
Monday came and I received the call around 11:30 a.m. that we needed to have mom to her surgery in Grand Forks at 6 a.m.! I wasn't too thrilled for such an early time since that meant we would have to go to Grand Forks and spend the night. I like to find the positive in a shitty situation and the positive in this one was that it was B's birthday. We could take him out to eat on his actual birthday. He picked Charra's and it was a great meal, as always. Mom doesn't think much of Mexican, but she...
It was nice to hear I was missed last week! Although, it was a nice break from writing. It does get to a person when you have a deadline every week. It seems like you just finish and it's time to do it again! Just ask Bro, Laurel or Ryan! I will always be amazed how Bro has written for so many years and does such a spectacular job! Some of you may have "words" for his column, but you can't tell me his features aren't topnotch! There are also those who love his column. The Fourth of July ended...
The RTR was done in a day and a half and we were able to have a long weekend! Sarah, Bri, Kyle and me went to GF to purchase a few fireworks Wednesday after work. We went to Warroad on Thursday and checked out the food trucks and watched the Warroad parade. It was a great parade and the food was delicious. B and Lorena came Thursday evening along with two of her brothers. Friday her mom and her two younger brothers arrived and we grilled. The two lil boys brought me flowers, too! Then, we had a...
I woke up Wednesday morning and there was a blood clot hanging AGAIN! This time it wasn't as big and I did get it removed with one swipe. Yes, I did sleep, if you call it sleep, with the gauze in my mouth and it was DISGUSTING. I woke up many times and gagged several, as well. I did survive. I wasn't happy when it was still bleeding, but it had slowed down a lot. Finally by Wednesday afternoon the bleeding stopped and I was GAUZE FREE! It was a huge relief. There wasn't a lot of pain through t...
The week continues. Monday came and we had to be to Grand Forks by 10:30 a.m. It seemed like Kyle was flying there. It might have been because I was not looking forward to the tooth extraction! We get there and back I go after they took a lot of money! I had a lady ask me some questions, then the dental surgeon came in. I reminded him that I'm on blood thinners and I'm now a bleeder. He said he would do a little extra packing in the extraction site. I was then taken to another room and they put...
Our Duluth trip came to an end. It was a lot of fun. We did stop by Ely to check out Steve and Irene Bouton's new place. They will definitely enjoy their home away from home. It is a very nice space. Mom decided since I had a dental surgery coming up she wanted to get in on the fun. A week ago Saturday night shortly after we had arrived at home from Baudette with Sarah and Brian, mom decided to call me. I had given her a call right when we got home and she was feeling kinda sick. When she...
Tom Palen suggested we check out Gooseberry Falls since the recent rains had made it a sight to see! He was correct! We went and saw the falls in 2021 and it was DRY! We could walk everywhere. The water was barely trickling that year. This year it was fast and furious. The water was high and bubbling. In 2021 where we had walked was now underwater. Rhubarb Butter Ingredients 4 stalks of rhubarb (about 4 cups) 1 apple, cored and cut into chunks 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4–1/2 t...
We decided to check out Pedro's Grill and Cantina in Superior, Wis. It is family-owned and operated. Pedro's prepares authentic Mexican dishes. It was quite tasty and the margaritas were pretty good. It was a great place to eat and the staff was very friendly. I think Kyle and Bri would say the games were fun, too! Some Spotted Cow was purchased after we ate and I made a new friend. She was a blue and white pittie, who was super sweet! We went back to the hotel to have a few adult beverages and...
Lake Superior was now in our sights and so were the rocks! We stopped at Flood Bay, which is by the Agate Geological Marker, and our agate hunting started. It's so nice that the whole gang gets into rock hunting with me. We were laying down on the rocks looking for the "pretty" ones and seeing if we could spy an agate or two. We did find several small agates, so it was a win. There were other people there doing the same thing. Since we were beginners, Kyle went and asked them a few questions....
Our short but sweet adventure was definitely needed. At one of our first stops the guys decided they needed to try out the Walleye and see if they could stay on it. It was a success! Sarah and I may or may not have tried, as well. We did check out a greenhouse in Virginia, Minn., but I can't say I was impressed. Roseau County is MUCH better! The waffle cone at The Sugar Shack was worth the stop though. I had the Monster Cookie flavor. It was delicious! Rhubarb Cake topped with a buttery sauce In...