We didn't know it when we left Georgia, but we would really miss seeing trees, kudzu, and the color green. My wife (who grew up in Virginia) and I set out on an adventure exactly 3 years ago. We dropped everything to chase our Rocky Mountain dreams. In July 2017, we packed up our home into a U-Haul and planted some roots in Colorado. Side note: If you've ever considered doing something similar... It was totally worth it! Denver Our home was located in the south end of Denver. We … [Read more...]
Kick Ass Gifts for Father’s Day 2018 (Yes, there’s still time)
There's barely still time to shop for Father's Day and not end up with a crappy gift. No matter who the dad in your life is, these gifts are sure to make him smile and feel appreciated. WARNING: You still need to pick up a card and a 12 count of doughnuts. Gifts for the Casual Dad Ceramic Flask >> Get it here by Father's Day Pappy Van Winkle Maple Syrup (because there's always a good excuse for Pappy) >> Grab a bottle here Classic style. SeaVees >> … [Read more...]
5 Guy Gift Ideas for Under $100
From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, the holiday season is filled with fun, love, and food. While all of this sounds fun, some of us can easily get stressed over finding awesome gifts for a reasonable price. Check out some of the best guy gift ideas for under $100 below. Check out these gift ideas, where to find them online, and kick back and relax this holiday season. Find Awesome Gifts for Him without Breaking the Bank All of these great guy gifts can be found for under $100. You're … [Read more...]
Go Explore: Day Hiking Horsetooth Mountain Park in Colorado
Since moving to Colorado this summer, exploration and adventure has been a common theme in the Ekmark household. For my birthday this year, my wife planned an awesome weekend trip to Fort Collins, Colorado. Visiting the town of Fort Collins is great for any weekend adventurer. For now, I'll focus on those day hiker needs, such as finding some quick food and great beer. If you're looking for that info, you can skip to the bottom. Get away from it all! Book a place to stay in Fort Collins … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Devils Head Fire Lookout Hike
A Quick Day Hike Near Denver, CO Our friend said, "this is one of the first places I recommend taking visitors when they want to go do something around Denver." One of the great things about living in Denver is the abundance of day hike opportunities, so we decided to check it out! Devils Head is located in Pike National Forest, just 45 miles south of Denver. It takes about an hour to get there, but that's mostly because of the dirt road you will have to drive for about 10 miles (I'll get to … [Read more...]
#SetBeerFree with Atlas IPA from Reformation Brewery
Life ain't bad when there's a brewery about a mile away from where you live. I mentioned Reformation Brewery, located in Woodstock, Georgia, a few weeks ago in an article about breweries expanding throughout the Atlanta suburbs. Reformation is located on the Downtown Woodstock trolly route, which makes it extremely accessible to the growing area. When you look over Reformation Brewery's core values, you know that this is a good brewery destined to be great. acceptance story … [Read more...]
5 Restaurants You Should Visit While in Panama City Beach
I've visited the Florida Panhandle almost every year since 1989. This year, my wife and I vacationed at Panama City Beach. We ended up in Panama City Beach this year due to a last minute trip decision. Fortunately, Andrea (wife) found a beautiful corner condo on Airbnb. Since we visited during spring break season, the city was very busy and so were restaurants. Many touristy spots were packed, so we decided to explore. Cheap Airline Deals!Take up to $50◊ off with Promo Code AIR50 Book … [Read more...]
5 Water Attractions Around Georgia to Enjoy This Spring
Atlanta is known for its traffic, hard work ethic, and fast growth in business and population. Once the temperatures hit around 75 degrees, something very interesting happens around the City of Hustle. The 5 o'clock rush hour begins to die down. For some reason, there aren't nearly as many cars coming home from work at the same time as there are going to work. We all know what's happening. Atlanta loves to cut from work early and hit the lake, river, or even a quick weekend trip to the ocean. … [Read more...]
OTP Ups Its Craft Beer Game
*Note: OTP = Outside the Perimeter... I'll get to that later. You could say that I have developed a deep appreciation for craft beers. As a former resident of downtown Decatur, it didn't take long for me to start craving great beer when I began to migrate from Decatur to Woodstock. A photo posted by The Trot Line (@thetrotline) on Sep 20, 2014 at 12:10pm PDT Fortunately, a local brewery has popped up in each neighborhood that I lived in as I moved further away from the … [Read more...]
2nd Annual #ForTheFarmer Event by Kula Project
Alright Atlanta. What I'm about to present to you is an amazing excuse to go eat and drink at some of my favorite spots around Atlanta. The Kula Project First, let's start off by telling you a little bit about the Kula Project: Sarah Buchanan and James Sasson co-founded Kula Project, headquartered in Atlanta, with the goal of eliminating poverty for future generations by equipping one billion small farmers to do it. As of now, Kula Project invests in small scale farmers in Rwanda to … [Read more...]