Author: Libby Kinder

Taos really is a terrific town to visit for a few days, a week, or longer. In September my husband Ron and I trekked south with our trailer, for a weeklong stay in this most impressive hub of Southwest history. The easy scenic drive south wends its way over La Veta Pass, and through the…

Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora has become one of our favorite close-to-home destinations, whether for a day trip or a longer stay. There are many things to love about this park in addition to the close proximity to the Pikes Peak region. It is a delightful oasis of nature hidden within the midst of…

Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora has become one of our favorite close-to-home destinations, whether for a day trip or a longer stay. There are many things to love about this park in addition to the close proximity to the Pikes Peak region. It is a delightful oasis of nature hidden within the midst of…

Family reunions are irreplaceable! My family has been having these gala gatherings for as long as I can remember! Most summers one or the other side of the family meets up for a day or more of togetherness and connecting, and this July was no exception. Twenty-eight cousins met in Buena Vista, Colo., to make…

Family reunions are irreplaceable! My family has been having these gala gatherings for as long as I can remember! Most summers one or the other side of the family meets up for a day or more of togetherness and connecting, and this July was no exception. Twenty-eight cousins met in Buena Vista, Colo., to make…

I’m always looking for new places to explore, especially close to home. My husband Ron and I recently made a trip to Cañon City and it yielded multiple delightful surprises. Who knew that after living in Colorado Springs for over 20 years that we would continue to find true gems close by? Sure, we have…

I’m always looking for new places to explore, especially close to home. My husband Ron and I recently made a trip to Cañon City and it yielded multiple delightful surprises. Who knew that after living in Colorado Springs for over 20 years that we would continue to find true gems close by? Sure, we have…

The magic is still happening at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. In May, I made my annual solo trip to my hometown to visit friends and family, and to visit my favorite haunts there. The Nelson is one of the places I never miss. Thanks go to two prominent benefactors. The…

The magic is still happening at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. In May, I made my annual solo trip to my hometown to visit friends and family, and to visit my favorite haunts there. The Nelson is one of the places I never miss. Thanks go to two prominent benefactors. The…

Time travel is definitely a reality! My husband Ron, and I traveled to St. Louis, Mo., in April for the funeral of his mother Louise Kinder. Born in 1922, she passed away at the amazing age of 101, living a long, interesting, and fruitful life. While in St. Louis we were tasked with going through…