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26/08/2023

We spent a long weekend in beautiful Cripple Creek, CO. Once known as " the World's Greatest Gold Camp", the area is full of history, family friendly attractions, gorgeous mountain views, and some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

If you have never been to Cripple Creek, or the surrounding area, you need to add this iconic little mining town to your Colorado bucket list.

Here are a few of the things I recommend doing while visiting the area:
• Stroll Little Grose Mtn Trail for some amazing views of the Sangre de Cristos Mtns.
•Visit Colorado's newest troll, Rita.
• Visit the Cripple Creek Donkeys.
•Learn about the areas rich history at the Cripple Creek Visitor's Center.
•Try your luck at one of the town's casinos
• Check out the many historic mining structures, and take peek I side the area's active gold mine from the Newmark Mine Overlook.
•Visit one (or more) of the town's museums.
• Take the town's walking ghost tour.
•Shop for a one-of-a-kind item at the
•Stay at the beautiful

16/08/2023

Colorado just got its second troll! Her name is "Rita, the Rock Planter", and she lives on Little Grouse Trail in Victor.

I had the extremely cool opportunity to spend a day with Dambo, his team, and a group of amazing volunteers, working on the construction of his latest troll. I arrived on the last day, so my job was primarily helping with site clean-up and rock hauling... lots of rock hauling. And even though Rita, was pretty much completed on the day I volunteered, it was still a ton of fun and so inspiring to watch Dambo add his finishing touches to bring his art to life. In the end, it took 8 days, and the help of over 50 volunteers to get Dambo's 119th troll ready for the public.

Rita is built next to an old gold mining hole, and like all of Dambo's trolls, she has a story behind her placement and pose:
"She took a nap back in the late 1800s and when she woke up here again, like a couple of weeks ago, she noticed a couple of small holes in the mountain, she said 'Oh that's dangerous, maybe a squirrel or a human or somebody would fall into the hole and get hurt' so that is why Rita is now covering up the holes so nobody will get hurt." -Thomas Dambo

I highly recommend making the trip over to see Colorado's newest troll. Aside from getting to checkout RIta, herself, the site she's built on offers incredible views of Cripple Creek, the active CC&V gold mine, and the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Here are a few things to know before you go:
📍Little Gouse Trail in Victor, CO
🚙Parking at the trailhead. Don't park outside of designated areas.
•The troll is located 1/4 mile hike from the trailhead.
🚫Not stroller friendly.
🐕 Dogs friendly.
•Please be respectful of the historic mining structures on the trail.
•Practice Leave No Trace - Pack it in and pack it out.
•Please be respectful of the troll so others can enjoy her for years to come.
❗️ Rita is sure to bring increased tourism to the small mountain communities of Victor and Cripple Creek. Please be patient and kind with the local businesses and workers.

26/07/2023

Alpine lakes, wildflowers, waterfalls, and a PB&J; What more could I ask for? 😊

Lake Isabelle via Brainard Lake Trailhead
Distance- 6.5 miles out and back
Elevation gain- 500ft
Trail rating- Moderate
3 alpine lakes- Brainard, Long and Isabelle.
Dogs- Yes, on leash only.
Permit required- permits are by parking lot, not general entry.

23/06/2023

Thank you for making suncare products especially designed for those of us who like to be active outdoors. This is some seriously good sunscreen!

22/06/2023

Ragnar Trail, CO '23: Team DysFUNctional.
8 runners, 3 loops, 2 days, 1 campsite, and all the fun!

16/06/2023

is a great spot for a fun and relaxing staycation that's close to Denver, yet far away from the I-70 craziness. We had an amazing time on our last trip, and here's what we did:

■Stayed at the
■ Took an early morning hike around Garden of the Gods
■Biked around Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City
■Had lunch at the Townhouse Sports Grill. Get the green chili fries, you can thank me later.
■Strolled the streets of Manitou Springs and checked out the beautiful architecture.
■Enjoyed happy hour and live music at the Buffalo Lodge
■Browsed the shops in Manitou Springs
■ Soaked in the mineral tubs at the
■ Dinner at Amanda's Cantina and Fonda by the river.
■Grabbed a late night drinks on the patio at Alchemy Irish Pub in Old Colorado City.

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