It’s been a busy month since I spent an October weekend in Southern Utah at the Zion Canyon Beer Festival. I’m writing this article later than I’d hoped, but I didn’t want to let the opportunity pass without dishing on what may be the most beautiful setting for a beer festival – like ever! Zion […]
Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 2
The journey to Santa Fe was incredible. My husband John and I had a wonderful time getting there, and you can read all about that in Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 1. But, in this case, it’s all about the destination. We came to attend the Santa Fe Mountain Fest, and we were […]
Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 1
Road trips have become a crucial part of life for my husband and me. They hold the promise of adventure, unridden trails, and beer not yet tasted. In looking for a new destination to visit, we stumbled on the Santa Fe Mountain Fest, an outdoor event that combines the love of bikes, trails, beer, music, […]
Bikes and Beers in Washington
Washington is a state that feels almost like home to me. I’ve been traveling there since I was a child to visit my Grandma, and in my adult years, as a faithful disciple of the Dave Matthews Band, to annual concert weekends at the Gorge Amphitheater. This year my Grandma turned 80 years old, prompting […]
Return to Fears, Tears, and Beers
Ely, Nevada is the kind of town that grows on you. It doesn’t seem like much, but the historical charm that permeates it, and the regular sound of the old train whistle from the steam engine that circles it, give Ely a beating heart that warms yours. Two years ago, I attended the 2016 Fears, […]
Bikes and Beers in Sedona
There are things in life that make it worth living. If you can find your joy and embrace it, each day will be that much sweeter. For me, a road trip to new places – sitting co-pilot next to my husband John with two mountain bikes secured to the back of the truck – is […]