I was not initially familiar with the story of Englishwoman Lady Isabella Lucy Bird, so I didn’t know what to expect when I began reading Linda Ballou’s newest book, Embrace of the Wild: Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird. However I was lucky enough to read it just days after publication, and am pleased to […]
Mondays can be rough. And so, every Monday, we give you a music video. A fun, funny music video. Something that’ll make you smile, make you laugh, make you reminisce, and make you realize that back in the day, music video creators were probably either insane or heavily intoxicated. But were also incredibly entertaining. Our […]
It’s Monday. Yeah. We feel you. And so, every Monday, we give you a music video. A fun, funny music video. Something that’ll make you smile, make you laugh, make you reminisce, and make you realize that back in the day, music video creators were probably either insane or heavily intoxicated. But were also incredibly […]
It’s a wrap! 2020 is coming to a close. Adventure Travel Writer, Linda Ballou, shares highlights of her year in this interview with Adam Asher and Zanne Merkel on their podcast, Wander to the Edge. Topics in our discussion included: Why I need to be on the travel edge. What it takes to write a […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate The Mexican people call retired persons “Jubilants.” I was so busy I never thought much about retirement, but suddenly, due to COVID, here it is. I am unable to sell real estate because dealing with the public is just too dangerous now. My partner, who has been loving […]
Listen, I’m not going to say that Kanye West dropped out of the race for President of the United States just because I announced I was running. After all, I’m writing this, not reading it out loud. But I do find it coincidental that after I announced I was running for president last Friday, within […]
Father’s Day 5k has gone virtual! The annual fundraiser for the Brian Breck Foundation, Father’s Day 5k, will take place on Sunday Jun 21 from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. online. While we can’t be together in person, you still can run with your family and help support the Brian Beck Foundation. Virtual door prizes […]
This year’s summer Family Resource Fair will be held drive thru style this Saturday Jun 20 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Realities For Children (308 East County Road 30 Fort Collins). Stork Support will be handing out pre-filled diaper bags to pregnant moms and families with newborns. Please email info@storksupportofnoco.com to receive a voucher […]
Join Museum of Art Fort Collins (201 S College Ave Fort Collins) for an Open Admission WEEKEND sponsored by DaVinci Sign Systems on June 20th and June 21st! They will be open from 12-5pm but you must reserve your spot in advance. Please note the first hour of each day is reserved for our guests […]
The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is “a culinary tour of tasty proportions!” Come educate your taste buds during this monthly self-guided Old Town foodie tour featuring new and exciting taste experiences from 12 Downtown culinary shops on the 3rd Friday of each month. It’s FREE and everyone is welcome! Fort Collins Foodie Walk takes place […]
