Zen Lessons While Hiking

I don’t just have a new guidebook; I have a new awareness from hiking over 70 trails while researching my new book. I’ve listed 10 Zen-ish lessons from my experience.

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Some Favorite Colorado-Made Products

Consider some Colorado-made items for your Easter baskets this year.

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Tips for Urban Walks and Hikes During Coronavirus

Feeling cooped up during COVID-19? I’ve got tips for how to enjoy the great outdoors and respect social distancing while taking an urban walk or going for a hike.

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Don't Just Relax, Recover!

Sports recovery treatments—including CBD oil, compression gear, and more—are now on offer at day spas in Colorado.

travel, healthMindy SinkJanuary 12, 2020colorado getaways, Vail spas, day spas, massage, sports recoveryComment

On a Budget? Just Pay-What-You-Can for Meals, Yoga, and Theater

Do good, feel good. Volunteer, pay more than your share or pay what you are able, and enjoy all that modern life has to offer along Colorado’s Front Range with healthy and tasty meals, yoga, and theater.

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Looking for a Winter Adventure in Colorado?

Play in the snow with dogs, horses, on the ice, and soak in hot springs! I wrote about a few adventures in winter.

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Not a Skier? Try Snowshoeing This Winter

These trails are perfect for snowshoeing—Colorado state parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, and more!

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5 Things to Know About the Ouray Ice Park

Ice climbing season is here and in a corner of Colorado, you can give it a try like I did at the Ouray Ice Park. Read my article about what you should know before you go.

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Dinner on the Divide: Wagyu Beef

Mooooove over, farm dinners! Ranch dinners are where it’s at when you can try several different preparations of Wagyu beef at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado. My first article for realfoodtraveler.com is about their Dinner on the Divide series.

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Immerse Yourself in Art Around Colorado

What do trolls, sticks, and a purple fox have in common? They are all examples of immersive art in Colorado. Learn more about how you can experience these performances and sculptures in this Denver Post article.

Music in the Trees? Duets with a River? Yes!

Would you walk into a river to play a cello? Or shinny up a tree? Russick Smith does and people can’t get enough of his music adventures.

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Dog Days of Summer? Make Sure Fido is Safe on the Trail

When heading out for a hike with your dog, it’s important to keep your furry friend cool and comfortable on hot summer days. An expert explains how and why in this Denver Post article.

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Hiking Dos and Don'ts

Leave no trace. That’s one of the golden rules of hiking. I spoke to a trail expert who explains the why behind rules you see posted at trailheads throughout Colorado in this Denver Post article.

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Waterfall Hikes in a National Park

There’s just something magical about water cascading over rocks and there’s no better place to hike to waterfalls in Colorado than in Rocky Mountain National Park. My Denver Post article gives details on five killer waterfall hikes.

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Ditch the Car and Take a Bus to Your Next Hike

No car? No problem! You can still enjoy hikes in the great outdoors around Denver’s metro area by using mass transit. I’ve listed dozens of trailheads you can reach without a car in this Denver Post article.

travel, health, newsMindy SinkJuly 7, 2019alternative transportation, RTD, hiking, Colorado hiking, Denver busComment

Dreaming of a Successful Instagram Account for Your Pet?

Can you make money and get free stuff posting adorbs photos of your adventursome pets on Instagram? Yes, find out how these Coloradans are doing it and meet their cute animals.

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