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2025 Goldens in Golden Event: A Dog Lover’s Dream

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It’s a cold day in February but we feel immediately warmed up as we squeeze through a happy crowd: hundreds of Golden Retrievers and their owners parade through the quiet mountain town of Golden, Colorado for the annual Goldens in Golden event. Set up as a fundraiser for furry friends, the event is an irresistible attraction for locals and visitors alike, and it’s not exclusive to the breed; all leashed, trained, and friendly dogs are welcome!

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Life on the Road: A Year of Unforgettable Cross-Country Adventures—Five Year Anniversary

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I can’t believe it’s been five years already since we packed up our house in Tennessee, loaded up our dogs, and embarked on an epic one-year RV trip.

And, as epic trips do, this one changed our lives and proved to be a great teacher.

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Four chairs overlooking the ocean, Folly Beach, South Carolina

Coastal Getaway to South Carolina: Exploring Folly Beach and Charleston

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Living in the Rockies is amazing. However, every year I get the siren call of the sea and for that I need to leave Colorado. This year we headed to the East Coast and took a familiar drive to the beaches of South Carolina. From our former home state of Tennessee, Charleston, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms were a short and scenic six-hour car ride away. We flew into Knoxville, then after a short reunion with good friends, we hopped in a rental car and headed out.

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Old oak tree, Sequoyah Hills Park, Knoxville TN

The Green Grass of Tennessee

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Tennessee is no longer our “home,” but we were glad to get our fix of green for the spring during our brief visit to Knoxville (on our way to South Carolina).

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Standley Lake, Colorado

Exploring Standley Lake Regional Park: Home to Bald Eagles and Wildlife

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June is here and summer has definitely arrived in Colorado! We celebrated a sunny Sunday with a walk in the Standley Lake Regional Park, a 1,200-acre reservoir just a few miles away from where we live, home to wildlife and a lovely urban playground with an amazing mountain view.

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