Bishop's Castle, CO

Just like that, summer is over. My son returns back to school in two days, I have taken a break from blogging during his time off so we could spend more time enjoying our summer. We had so much fun! I wanted to share this trip with you all, we took it last month here in Colorado. Its a handmade castle called "Bishops Castle" If you ever come to Colorado, you gotta see this place! It was amazing, tucked into the mountains, nothing around. Just a beautiful castle. It has many levels, lots of stairs and artistically pleasing visuals for the eyes.

See the round ball, you can climb into there, a winding staircase leads too it, we went on the bridge on top and it would sway with the wind.

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Bishop's Castle, CO

Spring Break 2016 // Steamboat Springs, CO

Spring break, usually means staying at home or going to the park for us. Every year, I have intentions to go do something fun and every year something comes up ending the idea. This year was different, I made reservations well in advance to the high country here in Colorado. We drove to Steamboat Springs, CO and what a treat that was! The drive was long, yet beautiful. We ran into snow a few times and the roads go pretty bad in a few areas. But we made it! We stayed at a natural Hot Springs, called Strawberry Park Springs. It was amazing and something I have never done before, we were soaking while large snowflakes were kissing our faces. Snow all over the ground, hardest part was getting out of the springs and walking up to the changing cabins up the hills., It was COLD.

We stayed overnight in one of their lodging options called the Train Caboose, which was a actual caboose. Was all off the grid, no one around for miles. When the facilities closed for the night, that was it your alone up on the hill top. It was off the grid, so no electricity just solar powered main light for kitchen and bathroom. No tv/radio/etc. It was dark outside, no sounds at all. It was amazing.

We then woke up and did a very early morning soak, before its open to the public. Non one was around and we had the entire pool to ourselves. Added bonus for us.

We also toured the main strip of Steamboat, lots of fantastic small business shops and food. We got a few shirts and cups for souvenirs and had breakfast before heading out.

My son didn't want to leave, he was in his element. I plan heading there again, but next time o see what its like during the summer months

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Spring Break 2016 // Steamboat Springs, CO

Hanging Lake Trail, CO

This was the most beautiful hiking destination I have ever been on, Hanging Lake trail Colorado. If you are even in the mountains, you must stop here to do it. Its rated "Hard" more then moderate, I would not recommend if you have any health issues. It was a challenge for me, my son and friend. Basically, like we were on a stair climber for 2 hours straight going up. However once your at the top, just wow. Amazing view of a eco maintained lake. The lake has a natural waterfall behind it. Its things like this that are hidden and tucked away, a true gem too see. 

 pretty much what it looked like for hours

Don't look down! Thank goodness for the rails they had in spots

You are not allowed to touch the water, nor swim in it. They do this too keep it all natural and balanced with nature

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Hanging Lake Trail, CO