February 19 After looking for things to do in and around Canon City, I discovered that Garden of the Gods was in Colorado Springs which is only an hour away from Canon City. We added it our to-do list and I did my requisite deep dive to discover as much as I could about it.
Category: Trip Report
Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
February 21, 22, 23 The AirBnB where we stayed in Canon City was blocks from the Arkansas River. There is an 11 mile Riverwalk Trail alongside the river, some small sections of which we hiked during our stay in the city.
Redemption Trail
February 21 Another of the trails I saved in preparation for this trip was Redemption Trail. I read about this awesome slot canyon that I REALLY wanted to hike. I made it there, but alas, wasn’t able to hike it. Read on!
Canon City Museums
February 22 With a pair of little-to-no cost museums right across the street from each other, finding time between the end of my work day and the end of Brandy’s work day was a cinch!
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
February 23 In November 2021, we took a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. We enjoyed it so much, we thought we’d try the Royal Gorge Route Railroad from Canon City.
Leon, IA
January 27 We celebrated the holidays at Hilary’s house two days before Christmas. That evening, her son, Ryne, unexpectedly asked what size shoe I wear. I said, “Fourteen, and depending on the shoe, I wear wide.” He told me to try on his shoes (apparently he wears a 14 as well, but doesn’t need a […]
Blue October at Vibrant Music Hall
November 29, 2023 In the Summer of 2023, Blue October announced the dates for their Spinning the Truth Around Part II fall tour. The closest they got to us on this leg would be on November 29 at the Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, just outside of West Des Moines. So we went.
Historic Hills Scenic Byway
October 29, 2023 After my accident, I was largely homebound, not leaving except for doctor visits, the surgery on October 18, and not much else. Brandy decided to take me for a nice breakout day on October 29 for a drive up the Historic Hills Scenic Byway in southern Iowa.
Madison County, IA
October 7, 2023 Well, I finally get to cross two items off my Iowa To-Do List: touring the Bridges of Madison County and visiting the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum. It was a perfect trip on a perfect day. Read on…
Albuquerque and Walsenburg
September 8-16 In what is now officially an annual tradition we made our return to Albuquerque and Walsenburg and I had the best trip yet.