John Denver Sanctuary: A Peaceful Place to Escape Summer Heat

Colorado is the perfect place to escape the Texas summer heat, and one of our favorite spots is the Snowmass-Aspen area in the Roaring Fork Valley. John Denver’s songs have always been a part of my family’s life, as I remember listening to “Country Roads”, “Rocky Mountain High”, and “The Eagle and the Hawk” playing…

Springing For Easter

Enjoy being in nature with family & friends while gardening, planting trees, and refreshing outdoor decor.

Cold Weather Skiing Wardrobe Capsule

It’s spring snow skiing season, and while temperatures on the slopes are supposed to be warmer than December through February, unexpected frigid temperatures can sneak in during your spring ski trip. Be prepared for freezing temps with this simple Cold Weather Skiing Wardrobe Capsule and some Skiing Tips & Tricks to keep you on the…

Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

Conservation and Preservation Stewards of land and water So many of us have special memories of the places we grew up. And this Sense of Place defines who we are as people and how we relate to the physical world around us. Having lived in many places during my 51 years on the planet, I…

European Travel Memories… Friendly Munich, Germany! (part 2)

After departing Nuremburg, Germany (view SeekBalanceSea Nuremburg post) Wendy and I caught a train to Munich (München in German) Munich is the capital and most populous city in Bavaria, with a population of 1,558,395 inhabitants as of July, 2020 (stats curtesy Wiki). Munich has often been referred to as Germany’s most livable city and is…

European Travel Memories…The Journey Begins!

It was always a dream of mine to travel through Europe with friends. My fascination with overseas adventure began my junior year while taking an Ancient Medieval Civilization history class at Fayetteville High School with my favorite teacher, Susie Stewart. After learning about distant lands, I was smitten with the idea of traveling abroad. Last…

Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, Delivering Cool Outdoor Summer Adventure–Part 1 Aspen History

Escaping to the cool, dry air of the mountains during long hot summer months, has long been a family tradition in my family. When I was younger, my family would travel in August from NW Arkansas to Washington state and the Pacific Northwest (visit previous article: https://seekbalancesea.com/2020/05/25/multigenerational-travel-tales-gets-a-tech-upgrade-watch-the-imovie/ and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. This beautiful…