Eat, Drink, and Be Curious on this Western Montana Road Trip
I bought a car this summer so I could drive and explore the states around Colorado. And first on my wish list was a Western…
A Journey Through Fear on the Colorado River in an Inflatable Kayak
“In big waves it’s easiest to catch a breath in the trough or low point of the wave instead of the top of the wave…
Cataract Canyon Rafting During High Water Season: Expect a Wild Ride
I took off my watch and packed it away, I put my phone on airplane mode. I was officially on an adventure now. Our OARS…
My Moab to Denver Rocky Mountaineer Colorado Train Trip
I’ve driven this route many times between Moab and Denver, and I’ve seen this landscape before. But this time, I’m going at a train’s pace….
9 Surprises in Olde Town Arvada
The train doors opened up, I stepped off, and suddenly, I was transported back in time. I had left the big towering buildings of Denver…
Offroading on the Hatfield and McCoy Trails in West Virginia
In an effort to bring you some new voices on Ottsworld, here is a guest post from writer Sherry Spitsnaugle. I met Sherry S at…
Horseback Riding Steamboat Springs: A Gateway to its Western Culture
It’s hard to stand out in a state like Colorado. I mean, we have 58 mountains over 14,000 feet, numerous jaw-dropping alpine lakes, and three…
Soul Community Planet – a New Concept Hotel That Will Make You Proud to Stay There
From the outside, Soul Community Planet sort of looked like an old Days Inn. Cinder-block walls, near the bustling I25 in Colorado Springs; it looked…
How to Spend a Perfect 3 Days Outdoors in Grand Junction Colorado
When I first moved to Colorado, I learned of the term ‘mud season,’ and I quickly learned that this was not the time to visit…
Alaska Sled Dogs and the Ultimate Denali Dogsled Expedition
The first thing Courtney said after introducing herself was, “We don’t adopt out our dogs”. At the moment, I thought it was an odd thing…