We live in the United States, so we obviously spend a lot of time here and do a lot of trips here. Here are some highlights from those trips.
Colorado
St. Mary’s Glacier
Is there anything more breathtaking than a mountain lake? There is something indescribably beautiful about still clear waters surrounded by mountain peaks. Add in some melting snowpack nearby, I mean wow, what can be more gorgeous than that? St Mary’s Glacier is all of those things and if you can, this is a must-do hike.…
The Incline – Manitou Springs, Colorado
The Incline is a hiking path and extreme fitness challenge located in Manitou Springs with an elevation gain of over 2,000 feet over 2,744 steps in one mile.
Montana
Going-to-the-Sun Road – Glacier National Park
Driving Going-to-the-Sun Road is a unbelievably beautiful experience. With a variety of waterfalls, mountains, lakes and wildlife, embarking on this drive allows for a sample of everything that Glacier National Park has to offer.
Hiking to Avalanche Lake
The Avalanche Lake Trail is a gorgeous approximately 5 mile long out-and-back hike in Glacier National Park. Hikers are greeted with stunning whitewater, beautiful forests, mountains and an amazing mountain lake.
Texas
San Antonio Riverwalk
The Riverwalk in San Antonio is a great example of how great engineering and design can create beautiful spaces and spur economic activity.
Dos Sirenos Brewing – San Antonio Texas
Dos Sirenos Brewing blew me away with some excellent beer choices and a pork belly and grits dish that was amazing.
Back Unturned Brewing Co- San Antonio, Texas
A visit to an edgy brewery turned out to have great beer and food.
Roadmap Brewing Co – San Antonio Texas
I had a popped in for a couple of beers at Roadmap Brewing Company in San Antonio and was not disappointed.
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