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...]
Day Hiking Saint Mary’s Glacier: A Quick Guide to Colorado Fun
When you live in metro Denver, Colorado, fun is just a short drive, hike, or train ride away. Saint Mary's Glacier sits at just around 1 hour away from Denver, so I couldn't pass it up this weekend for a quick day hike. I've only lived in Colorado for a few weeks now, but the theme is pretty consistent; Life here is pretty good. Even the morning weather reporters say cheesy things like, "well it's another beautiful day, because well, it's Colorado of course!" Quick Facts About Saint … [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. Whether you visit during spring break, the summer, or you decide to … [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...]
5 Sip Worthy Bourbons that Won’t Break the Bank
When I first started drinking bourbon, I thought that there were two types: crazy cheap and Woodford Reserve. Thankfully, I've had bourbon loving friends like Spencer who have joined me on my journey to find well rounded, sip worthy bourbons that are affordable too. Every few months, I like to share my top 5 favorite bourbons that are under $35 (for .750ml). Feel free to leave one or two of your favorite affordable bourbons in the comments below. Never Sacrifice Quality Due to Your … [Read more...]
Spring/Summer Essentials: Costa Del Mar
Spring is probably my favorite time of the year to live in Georgia. Baseball season is in full swing, the pollen is receding and Atlanta's population is flocking to the multitude of porches and outdoor festivals around the city. All of this outdoor fun makes a good pair of sunglasses an essential part of your wardrobe. Lucky for me, Costa Del Mar asked if I would review their new "Cut" frames. I know Costa has a stellar reputation for making quality sunglasses for fisherman and sportsmen, so I … [Read more...]
Fall in Love with Cacao Atlanta
We at the Trot Line applaud and promote folks who are crafting and producing amazing products by hand every chance we get. Kristen Hard, owner of Cacao Atlanta Chocolate Co., has been doing just that since 2004. Cacao is known for creating amazing “bean-to-bar” chocolate and other scrumptious treats, making it a “must visit” in anticipation this year’s Valentine’s Day. Let’s be clear for one second, this is not the type of chocolate that you find in a heart box and wrapped in red cellophane. … [Read more...]
