There is a great respect and appreciation for the public land here in Colorado, and the majority of Colorado voters in 2016 “opposed efforts to turn national public lands over to the state.” (Conservation Colorado 2016). With this sentiment in mind, Colorado made itself the first state to create a holiday focused on appreciating the […]

Denver is a hugely diverse city that has a ton to offer. From a great music scene, to delicious food, amazing outdoor activities and awesome nightlife, Denver really has something for everyone. Because of this, it’s no wonder Denver has always been able to hold its own in the world of beautiful and popular places […]

We live in a time of great uncertainty. Our President may have committed illegal acts prior to and during his time in office. Our country is more divided than possibly ever before. The prestige of our nation rests on a knife edge. But there’s one question, above all others, that occupies the minds of virtually […]

Concert season in Colorado has officially kicked off. We all know one of the best places to see a concert is Red Rocks Amphitheater. Or if you don’t know because you haven’t seen a concert there yet, DO IT! Do it now! But for those of you that have, I am sure you can relate […]

Hi, my name is Andy and I’ve been an addict my entire life. I just can’t seem to stop. The last time I listened was this morning. This is my music blog. This is my story. What’s it all about? In a word, MUSIC…my first love and the thing that drives me forward every day […]

Ah, craft beer. It’s as if it flows directly from the glaciers sitting high at the peaks of the Rockies. Well, more appropriately, that would be a Coors reference. And if I’m being totally honest, there’s nothing more delicious than a cold stubby bottle of Banquet on a bluebird day. Oooh, you weren’t expecting that, […]

Buildings, such as Amazon’s New Headquarters in Seattle, offer a glimpse of what Denver’s modern age of sustainability might begin to look like in the near future. Much of the new economic success in Denver has been created by the promotion of sustainability and related  values, and Denver has become a leader across the world in sustainability. […]

Hello fellow hikers! Are you as excited for Spring as I am? Warm weather trail running with my dog is one of my favorite activities. I am fortunate enough to live in a place where I can trail run right out my backdoor. My favorite, quick run is on North Table Mesa in Golden, just outside […]

Recently, a friend of mine posted on social media that he was considering a plant-based diet to reduce his risk of heart disease.  What does that means for those of us who are omnivores – eaters of food that are of both plant and animal origin? Is it necessary to eschew animal protein to have […]

I know all of you who clicked on this link are desperate to know about my morning routine leading up to the writing of this review. Happy to oblige! I got out of bed wearing 1 pair of red moose-print pajama bottoms and 1 Prefontaine t-shirt. Teeth were brushed thoroughly (47.2% of Americans suffer from […]