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Traveling to Denver for Fan Expo? Here’s Your Ultimate Travel Guide

Fan Expo 2023 is rolling into Denver June 30th-July 2nd and if you’re into movies, sci-fi, celebrities, collectibles, video games or anything comics, this is the place to be! Think of it as Rocky Mountain Comic-Con. And if you’re traveling to Colorado for this event, you’ll want to make the most of your vacation here. In this blog, I’ll list where to go, where to stay, and things to do all around Denver.

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Traveling Pregnant to Durango Colorado

Being pregnant doesn’t mean you need to sit in the hotel and do nothing. There are lots of easy adventures around Durango for any level of pregnancy. With so many incredible places to eat and views to take in, Durango might just be the perfect place to travel for a relaxing pregnant vacation!

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Outdoor Media Summit & One EPIC Estes Park Hike!

Way back in 2019 I received an email asking me to be a speaker at the Outdoor Media Summit in Estes Park, Colorado. After Covid, we changed the session to “Press Trips - Where Do We Go From Here” and I was paired up with Deborah Park from Turner PR to talk from both the side of the content creator as well as the DMO perspective on the future of press trips.

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What is it like to go on an adventure retreat?

Wow! It'’s been a few weeks and I’m finally able to put into words what the Pivot with Purpose Retreat experience was like!When I wrote my book The Power of Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love I had no idea what it was for or if it would turn into anything. I honestly just wanted help people navigate through the scary changes in their lives by offering some tools I created for myself.

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5 Easy Hikes in Colorado National Monument

Colorado National Monument is an untapped gem here on Colorado’s western slope. The best way to experience the park is taking the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive which follows the canyon edges and provides spectacular views. With many of the trails only around 1-mile, I managed to get five awesome hikes in within a couple of hours. Here are five easy hiking trails in the Colorado National Monument.

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3 Reasons to Visit Colorado's Grand Valley

Colorado’s Western Slope has been described as the “Best Slope” and I can see why! The Grand Valley is located near the border of Colorado and Utah and includes the cities of Grand Junction, Palisade, and Fruita. This region is quickly becoming a wine travel destination and offers world-renowned mountain biking trail. If you’re looking for reasons to visit this part of the state, here are three!

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