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Watching Ice Fishing at St. Vrain State Park
St. Vrain State Park is located in Firestone / Longmont in Weld County, Colorado. This park offers great Rocky Mountain views, easy access from I-25, and several ponds to winter ice fish from. It is a prefect day for friends and families to come together to relax on the ice, take in the expansive Rocky Mountain view, and fish alongside the Bald Eagles and Herons. Come along with us as we take you ice fishing in the beautiful St. Vrain State Park. Just outside of Longmont, Colorado. #AllinWinter
Caught in a Blizzard in Valley of Fires Lava Flow in New Mexico
Valley of Fires BLM Recreation Area in south-central New Mexico is one of the best lava flows I have ever seen. The lava flow is some 25 kilometers (15 miles) north of White Sands National Monument and just west of Carrizozo and can be seen from space. The lava is the Carrizozo Malpais, a massive volcanic lava flow left over from volcanic activity that occurred several thousand years ago. Come along with us as Colorado Martini tries to hike down into the lava rock. Only to find herself in a blizzard and having to turn back. #AllInWinter
A Snow Day with Spock the Pound Dog
It finally stopped snowing. And Spock the Pound Dog is ready to get outdoors to enjoy playing in the snow. Spock the Pound Dog had a hard life before coming to the house of Colorado Martini. He had been returned twice to the Humane Society. And spent a long time there. One day we walked in and give him a home and he quickly became a beloved part of our family. He is bright, playful, and knows he is loved now. #AllinWinter
Ice Fishing with the Bald Eagles at St. Vrain State Park
The winter months of January and February are perfect times to spot Bald Eagle pairs all around Colorado. But one of the most spectacular places is St. Vrain State Park in Weld County. On a beautiful day, while walking around the fishing ponds and watching the ice fishermen, we had the pleasure of videoing these majestic birds swooping down and stealing fish from the ice fishermen and Herons. Come with us as we give your the blow by blow competition between Eagles, Heron and fishermen. #Allinwinter
We Found Thousands of Mysterious Bones in the Colorado Desert
While seeking out wild horses in the desert of Northwest Colorado. We stumbled across a boneyard of bones as far as the eye could see. After contacting the BLM and the Wild Horse organization for the area, we were surprised what their investigation uncovered. Something that really surprised us.
Should you stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Denver, Colorado
For the first time we stayed in the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Downtown Denver. But was it worth staying in this Hotel? Was it worth the trip to Denver and cost? We also will show you some of the bars and places within walking distances to the hotel. Such as the Brown Palace Hotel across the way. And compare the two Downtown Denver, Colorado hotels.
A Hotel with a Story - The Brown Palace in Denver, Colorado
One of our favorite staycations or date nights are at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa by Marriott Hotels. We often travel to Downtown Denver to stay the night or have afternoon tea at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver, Colorado. Come with us as we explore the hotel and tell stories about what we know about the building.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Restaurant - Denver Metro, Colorado
One of our favorite restaurants in the Denver Metro area is Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Pappadeaux is a family-owned and operated chain of restaurants across the United States. Each Pappadeaux restaurant is a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Come along with us as visit the Greenwood Village Pappadeaux restaurant just south of downtown Denver, Colorado.
Savannah River Street Tour - Savannah, Georgia Tour and Road Trip
Savannah, Georgia’s Waterfront is amazing and we are going to give you a tour of River Street and the Savannah's river front. Savannah's river front is an array of newer buildings that are nestled next to former cotton warehouses. And where old Savannah warehouses are converted into hotels, shops, and restaurants. Come with us as we show you a good time on Savannah's Waterfront! Savannah, Georgia is one of our favorite historic cities. There are so many things that we love about Savannah, that we had to divide our road trip into many videos. Don't miss watching them all.
The Truth Behind The World's Scariest Rabbit
Thousands of hunters roam the West in search of big game, few, if any, are lucky enough to catch the legendary jackalope, an animal with a jackrabbit's body and the antlers of a deer or antelope. Although Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster, and other creatures have gained more scientific attention, residents of Douglas, Wyoming thought enough of the jackalope to erect an eight-foot statue of it in the middle of town. Why? Because Douglas, Wyoming is the birthplace of the Jackalope. BTW I don't believe in Jackalopes. But it is funny that you think I do.
The National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado
The National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado was established in 1906. And has become the premier event for livestock, rodeo, and horse shows in the United States. Every year in January for 16 days, the stock show opens its doors in Denver, Colorado. And has become one of Denver’s renowned winter tourist destinations. Come along with us as we visit The National Western Stock Show. Each January, nearly 700,000 people visit the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. It is a festival of about 30 rodeos, 11 horse shows, and countless attractions.
Decades Ago, Italy and German POWs Lived in Douglas, Wyoming
Camp Douglas was an internment camp for Prisoners of War (POWs) during World War II. What is left of the camp is located in the city of Douglas, Wyoming. Between January 1943 and February 1946 in the camp housing first Italian and then German prisoners of war in the United States. We went there and toured the facility and will show you want we found.
You Would Not Believe Who We Found in New Mexico
Did you know that Smokey Bear was a real bear? You can find Smokey Bear on a road trip to New Mexico. If you find yourself traveling from Roswell, New Mexico to the other side of the Capitan Forest in New Mexico. You must stop and see Smokey Bear's. His was recused from a forest fire in the Capitan Mountains and has a heartwarming story. It is well worth a stop if you are traveling to White Sands National Park, Lincoln, Roswell, Arizona, Texas, Ruidoso, or nearby. The Smokey Bear Gravesite is also just two hours from Carlsbad Caverns. And, one hour from White Sands National Parks. Remember "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires."
Dinosaurs at the Moab, Utah Copper Ridge
The "Copper Ridge Tracksite" is famous for ancient tracks of an Allosaurus-like dinosaur that limped as it walked. It is likely that this theropod suffered some injury that made it painful to walk and therefore favored one leg over the other. The fossilized behavior demonstrates this dinosaur was in Jurassic pain. Come with Colorado Martini as they find these Jurassic tracks just north of Moab, Utah.
We Found The Dances with Wolves Tipi in Douglas, Wyoming
The spectacular Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum preserves Wyoming's pioneer history. The museum is located on the Wyoming State Fairground in Douglas, Wyoming. This western history museum houses one of the largest collections of historical memorabilia, which will take you on a trip back through time. The museum also includes the true origins of the Jackalope. Which was created right in Douglas, Wyoming. The museum is also the home to a tipi used in the movie Dances with Wolves. Which was filmed locally.
One of Colorado's Most Haunted Buildings is Estes Park, Colorado's Stanley Hotel
Just outside of Denver, Colorado, is the Rocky Mountain town of Estes Park. Where you can find The Stanley Hotel perched on a hill. The Stanley Hotel is known as the inspiration for Stephen King’s 1977 novel, "The Shining." We are going to tell the stories of some of the many Colorado local legends and lore that exist about this hotel.
Rock Art at the Moab, Utah Golf Course
If you have plans to visit Arches National Park. Then you are going to Moad, Utah. Moab, Utah is an amazing place of red rock structures, the Colorado River, Arches National Park, backroad trails and so much more. But did you know it is also the home of some of the best petroglyphs in the USA? Also called rock art. In several videos we show you how to drive up to these rock art panels from the convenience of your car. With minimal hiking. So come along with us as we show you the rock art panels next to the city's golf course.
Galveston, Texas - Come Walk the Town with Us
We explored the amazing Galveston Island, Texas for the first time. We stayed on Galveston Island, Texas at the Tremont House Hotel for a few days before boarding a cruise ship. Galveston is a great historical town just south of Houston, Texas. In our short time there, we explored some of the hotels, restaurants, and sights. In this video we will show you some of our recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and things to do and see. We only scratched the surface of all the amazing things to do and see on Galveston Island, Texas. We do recommend that you plan for several days in Galveston before or after your cruises. It is well worth it. Or, just come visit this unique Texas island. BTW book your hotels early before and after a cruise. The good hotels book up fast.
Let's Do Yoga with Butterflies at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado
Come join Colorado Martini as she does an hour-long yoga class with butterflies in a rain forest environment. This unique experience can be found at The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the Denver Metro area. No matter your skill level, Rainforest Yoga at Butterfly Pavilion provides a unique opportunity to de-stress, unwind, and revitalize. Rainforest Yoga: <a href="https://butterflies.org/event/rainforest-yoga">https://butterflies.org/event/rainforest-yoga</a>/
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