Jamie Siebrase

Jamie Siebrase freelances for The Denver Post. She is an author, mom, and outdoors enthusiast based in Littleton.

The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Paul Aiken Staff Photographer Dec 6 2017

Top tea spots to explore from Fort Collins to Manitou Springs

December 17, 2024 at 9:16 a.m.

Picture this: Daylight is petering out behind the snow-capped Rockies, and it抖阴ap getting cold -- really cold.聽You鈥檙e comfortable, though, sipping loose-leaf tea from a pot, nibbling on delicate, scratch-made pastries.

You won鈥檛 regret a day trip to Staunton State Park, a memorable destination chock-full of natural beauty, Western history, and 37 miles of trails. (Ben Siebrase, Special to The Denver Post)

5 ways to pamper yourself around Denver

November 24, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Pedicure, massage, walks are some of the ways to make yourself feel better in troubled times.

A view from the East Ridge. (Ben Siebrase, Special to The Denver Post)

Take a (steep) hike through local history on Mount Sanitas in Boulder

October 14, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Wherever you park, look for the Mount Sanitas Trailhead on the north side of Sunshine Canyon Drive.

Dog-friendly MacLennan Park has two types of trails -- a wide limestone loop and a series of single-track hiking and biking trails located adjacent to the Governor鈥檚 Mansion. (Provided by Visit Topeka)

When Colorado leaf-peeping season ends, head for Kansas

October 6, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Mother Nature doesn鈥檛 feel rushed in Kansas: Glimmering leaves can glow into Thanksgiving, in a fierce rainbow of red, deep orange, gold, lingering green, purple and rich brown.

Farmer Eric Skokan, in hat, addresses ...

Tour 3 Boulder County farms leading the farm-to-table movement

August 20, 2024 at 9:41 a.m.

With over 1,000 farms and sweeping views of the Front Range, Boulder County is an idyllic place to experience agritourism.

The admission is free to visit the colorful Hudson Gardens Events Center in Littleton. The geese swim in the pond with the water lillies which are in bloom near Monet's Place at the garden on Tuesday Aug. 13, 2013. (Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post )

Find some home gardening inspiration at the region鈥檚 top free botanic gardens

July 23, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Arid western landscapes aren鈥檛 the most hospital places for colorful flowers 鈥� so maybe there鈥檚 a little magic sprinkled in with the dirt at these botanical destinations.

Adventurous ways to experience Colorado’s four National Parks

July 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Many guests are content with low-key offerings such as hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving. Some of us crave more.

There are many glorious spots to drop a fishing line in the Gunnison River around Crested Butte. (Andrew Maguire, provided by Visit Colorado)

Step inside your next good book with a Colorado literary trip 聽

July 1, 2024 at 7:33 a.m.

Pick a book title, read it solo or with your book club, then follow our travel notes to immerse yourself in a real-life literary setting.

The vineyards at Stone Cottage Cellars overlooking snow-capped peaks of the West Elk Mountains. (Provided by the Stone Cottage Cellars)

Plan a perfect weekend in Colorado’s secret wine town

May 13, 2024 at 6:32 a.m.

Quaint lodging, farm-to-table dining, art galleries, live music, and award-winning wine await you in the North Fork Valley, Colorado's secret wine town.

Don't leave your kids out of the mix. Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve is a perfect adventure for any age or skill level. (Ben Siebrase, Special to The Denver Post)

Try these 3 family-friendly Denver mini adventures

April 7, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Adventure is a mindset, not a specific destination or undertaking. And micro-adventures aren't watered-down versions of the real thing.

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