Seek adventure. Find simplicity.
hey there! I'm Dani.
I’m an avid adventurer living in Denver, CO and I’m here to help you get out and explore the world!
I love Jesus, travel, hiking, snowboarding, health & wellness, and growing each and every day.
Get ready for an abundance of inspiration and resources to help you seek adventure and find simplicity.
I invite you to join the adventure!
Recent Posts
Easy Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I finally figured out the secret to easy crispy roasted sweet potatoes that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside!
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Missouri Mountain
Missouri Mountain is a great peak to day trip from Denver. If you're getting into solo hiking, this is also a very manageable peak to do alone.
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Rustler’s Gulch
Rustler’s Gulch is one of those hikes that is stunningly beautiful the whole way.
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Hiking for Healing
They say it flows in stages but, for me, grief has been a rollercoaster. However, I've found something that helps---hiking for healing.
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Horn Peak
If you’re looking for a great starter solo adventure with stunning views, look no further. Horn Peak is it!
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A Walk in the Woods
I hiked a new trail today. A loop called Shanahan Ridge. As I walked up the steady incline through a spacious evergreen forest, my mind drifted to the
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Shanahan Ridge
There are so many hikes around Denver, like Shanahan Ridge, that I've been avoiding because they get very crowded. But recently it occurred to me that the winter is the perfect opportunity to tick some of these off!
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Startled by Silence
The sound of the river faded in and out as the trail wound its way between the trees. A gentle breeze wrapped around me. Twigs snapped under the weight of my boots.
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A Deer! Oh dear.
There was a time when I thought deer were great. But today, for reasons you’ll soon learn, I no longer felt that way.
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Here Comes the Sun
I turned left off the main highway. The air was heavy with darkness. There were no streetlights out here.
CONTINUE READINGEasy Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I finally figured out the secret to easy crispy roasted sweet potatoes that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside!
Missouri Mountain
Missouri Mountain is a great peak to day trip from Denver. If you're getting into solo hiking, this is also a very manageable peak to do alone.
Rustler’s Gulch
Rustler’s Gulch is one of those hikes that is stunningly beautiful the whole way.
Hiking for Healing
They say it flows in stages but, for me, grief has been a rollercoaster. However, I've found something that helps---hiking for healing.
Horn Peak
If you’re looking for a great starter solo adventure with stunning views, look no further. Horn Peak is it!
A Walk in the Woods
I hiked a new trail today. A loop called Shanahan Ridge. As I walked up the steady incline through a spacious evergreen forest, my mind drifted to the
Shanahan Ridge
There are so many hikes around Denver, like Shanahan Ridge, that I've been avoiding because they get very crowded. But recently it occurred to me that the winter is the perfect opportunity to tick some of these off!
Startled by Silence
The sound of the river faded in and out as the trail wound its way between the trees. A gentle breeze wrapped around me. Twigs snapped under the weight of my boots.
A Deer! Oh dear.
There was a time when I thought deer were great. But today, for reasons you’ll soon learn, I no longer felt that way.
Here Comes the Sun
I turned left off the main highway. The air was heavy with darkness. There were no streetlights out here.