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How and Why to Home Compost?
Starting to home compost is a great way to protect our environment this Earth Day. Here in Colorado, I have been home composting for years to create rich fertile soil for my garden. And I recommend that you compost too. It is so easy and if you don’t have a vegetable garden like I do, simply put the composted soil around your yard to enrich your landscape. In this video we are going to show you why you should home compost. Along with how easy it is to compost.
Remnants of a Ghost Town and Cemetery High Above Boulder, Colorado
Caribou is a ghost town high in the Rocky Mountains above Boulder and Nederlands, Colorado. It is a great day trip from Boulder or Denver. There is little left there but a stone bunkhouse from it tungsten days, a log cabin, foundations, and a cemetery above the town. Come a long with us as we visit Caribou ghost town. edited description: 6/1/22
CU’s Dining Hall's Vertical Farming for a Cleaner Future and Campus
The University of Colorado, Boulder (CU) has invested in giving back to the Earth by developing vertical farming in their William's Village dining hall. Vertical farming is when crops are grown on top of each other. Growing vertically allows for conservation in space and results in a higher crop yield per square foot. Vertical farms are usually grown indoors in controlled environments. This method of growing has an impact on “food miles.” Which in turn reduces the need for the harvesting, cleaning, packaging, and transportation from another farm. Given the CU farm virtually zero food miles and having a positive effect on the environment.
How to seed save tomatoes from the grocery store in Colorado
During this Earth Day season in Colorado, we encourage you to start home seed saving your favorite vegetables from your local market. This will result in zero food miles. Meaning you have helped save the environment by eliminating the energy it takes to get package seeds to you from the farm. Today I am going to show you how to harvest tomato seeds from a grocery store tomato. So, you can have that flavorful tomato every year by growing itself.
Hidden Gem - Rosario's Peruvian Restaurant
Hidden in a strip mall is Rosario's Peruvian Restaurant in Longmont, Colorado. If you have never had Peruvian food and drink before. Now is your chance to have the best. After returning from a trip to California and trying Peruvian food there. I had to have more. I was so pleased to find Rosario's Peruvian Restaurant in my own backyard. I have been eating there regularly ever since.
Hidden Place to Watch Rock Climbers in Boulder Canyon
One of our favorite places to watch rock climbers is in Boulder Canyon just outside of Boulder, Colorado. There is a hidden place tucked just off of Boulder Canyon Rd. that is a safe and beautiful place to sit back on Boulder Creek and watch the brave rock climbers. Maybe even do some fishing or picnicking. Go early to be assured parking. Coordinates: 39.979139, -105.455939
Longmont Has a Tiki Bar Now!
Swaylo’s Tiki Restaurant and Bar is now open in Longmont, Colorado. Swaylos took over the empty Outback Steakhouse building on the southwest edge of Longmont. And we are so glad they did. Mr. Martini and I ate lunch there and did a little day drinking. Their menu is reminiscent of the godfather of Tiki, Don The Beachcomber restaurants. Including cocktails similar to Don The Beachcomber signature cocktails. So make sure you try out Swaylos and get your Mai Tai on.
A Denver Park That Commemorates a Revolt Against Soviet Oppression
In 1966, the Hungarian Freedom Park was renamed to commemorate the 1956 revolt of Hungarians against Soviet oppression. Two years later a memorial was erected. The memorial depicts a boy attempting to break through an iron curtain. In 1986, the Hungarian Freedom Park was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing feature of the Denver Park and Parkway System.
Colorado's Forgotten Resort in the Woods
Hidden in the forest on the edge of a high mountain alpine lake you will find a hidden ghost resort maintained by the USFS. This hike, high in the Rocky Mountains on Twin Lakes just outside of Leadville, Colorado is the only land access to a resort called Interlaken. The Interlaken Ghost Resort, is located on the south side of Twin Lakes and was considered one of Colorado’s most beautiful resorts in the late 1800’s. But for nearly a century, the abandoned resort’s buildings were left to crumble and its access road was cut off by a rising lake. Leaving it alone and only accessible by trail or boat. So come along with us as we hike along a stunning alpine lake to the Interlaken Ghost Resort just outside of Leadville, Colorado.
We Stayed at a Colorado Camping Resort in Glenwood Canyon
Glenwood Canyon Resort is located minutes east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It is the only lodging, camping and RV resort in the beautiful Glenwood Canyon. It literally sits on the Colorado River. At the resort you can go rafting, zip-lining, fly-fishing, enjoy the Bar & Grill, and bike ride and walk the canyon path. Come with us as we show you the Glenwood Canyon Resort.
Denver Eats - We Ate at the Tivoli Brewery aka Bad Daddy's Restaurant
In 2012, the Tivoli Brewery was revived in the large gorgeous building on the edge of the Auraria Campus in Denver. Which is also the Auraria Campus Student Union. But don’t let that stop you from coming to Tivoli Brewery. We didn’t. And we were pleasantly surprised to find all age groups enjoying this great brewery and Bad Daddy’s restaurant.
Korean BBQ in Denver - Dae Gee Korean BBQ on Colorado Blvd.
We love Korean BBQ. We found Dae Gee Korean BBQ on Colorado Blvd. A wonderful Colorado chain with locations in Fort Collins, Westminster, and Denver. We tried the Colorado Blvd. restaurant for lunch. It was out of this world. Even Guy Fieri thought so when he ate there too. #DenverReview
Wildfire Breaks Out in Boulder Around 3:00 p.m.
As we were driving home to Boulder County. We witnessed the NCAR fire starting around 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. We could tell it is around NCAR in the City of Boulder. Winds are strong and the fire grew as we were witnessing. As we entered Longmont the smoke had grown bigger. Excavation order started coming over our phones from every direction.
Have you ever thought of doing Date Night at Denver Pavilions?
We do date night all the time in Denver. But have you ever thought of doing a Date Night at Denver Pavilions? We do date night all the time at the 16th Street Mall Denver Pavilions. You have many activities, restaurants, and bars to choose from. We usually do dinner, cocktails, then a movie. Afterwards, we like to peruse the shops. All within Denver Pavilions in Downtown Denver, Colorado.
Does Denver Have a Connection with the Ouija Board?
Denver has a secret hidden history. One of the founders of the Ouija Board lived right here in Denver, Colorado. And we are going to take you to her Denver Ouija styled grave. We will talk about the history of the Ouija Board and Denver's own Talking Board Historical Society. A Society headed by Robert Murch. The Talking Board Historical Society is single handily preserving the history of the Ouija Board by erecting the headstones of the people responsible for the Ouija Board. One of those headstones is in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Come with us as we tell the story grave side.
The Oldest Building in the Heart of Denver, Colorado
Hidden in the heart of Denver, Colorado is the oldest building / house and farm. Surrounded by high rises is the hidden gem, Four Mile Historic Park. A great place to take the family, attend an event, or participate in a class. Come with us as we take you on a quick tour of Four Mile Historic Park. #Hidden History
A Hotel with a Story - Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs
We love going to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Over the years we have stayed at the historic Hotel Colorado. Come along with us as we give you a tour of the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Also thought to be haunted.
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