Every February, the little town of Golden, Colorado is taken over by the best in fluff. Thousands of golden retrievers invade the streets, spreading joy and collecting pettings from the humans who love them. Each year, the International Golden Retriever Day festivities get more exciting and the crowds get bigger. This year, Colorado welcomed pets and humans from 44 states!
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My husband and I moved to Colorado in 2020. At the time, we still had our two dogs which we sadly lost shortly thereafter due to old age. Needless to say, if you ever had a pet, you know we were heartbroken and missing them constantly. We still do. When we had the opportunity to attend the Goldens in Golden event, a reunion of happy dogs and their proud parents taking place each year in February in Golden, Colorado, our hearts melted and were temporarily soothed. Whether you own a Golden or not, if you love dogs, this event is not to be missed. Just be aware that it is very popular, so parking might be a challenge. Be prepared to feel a whole lotta love, though – it’s worth it! I’ll be there again this coming Saturday, February 7, juggling taking pictures and petting as many furry friends as possible. Maybe I’ll see you around!
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We had one week of spring bliss in Tennessee. Knoxville’s flora was in its full glory and the temperatures soared into the 80s. This is one of my two favorite times of the year in the area, the other one being Fall.
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By Oana Harrison
PUBLISHED in ROVA Magazine, March/April 2025 issue
The desert: dust, death, and desolation. Or at least that’s how I used to think about it before our springtime road trip to the Southwest. Eight months into a full-time RV year that my husband, David, and I had embarked upon, we headed west through Texas to New Mexico, Arizona, the California coast and back. Along the way, we discovered unique places in the Chihuahua, Sonora, Mojave, and Colorado Deserts. The Southwest offered incredible natural nuances, from shifting sand dunes to endless canyons, to lush oases and blue lakes. This landscape I’d once viewed as dead and quiet, the desert was teeming with life. And nothing prepared me for the intense orange-purple sunsets or the Technicolor desert in bloom.
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A longtime friendship enhances the small-town charm of a hamlet in Maine.
By Oana Harrison
PUBLISHED in ROVA Magazine, December 2024/January 2025 issue
Often, the best travel destinations are small towns, hidden gems that make a special impression. Skowhegan, Maine was one of these destinations. We visited the New England town in the fall of 2019 and caught up with a friend while we were there. Here is the story.
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