Well friends, I did it again. I let the day job get in the way and it’s been entirely too long since we’ve chatted. And I feel even worse about failing to post because we are in the throes of the most photogenic time of year: summer in Vail. I’ve had some fabulous adventures this summer that I intend to fill you in on in full detail, but for now I’ll catch you up on some of my favorite images of the summer so far. Prepare yourselves – this post may be a little all over the place!
After a winter of plenty of delicious snow, the summer welcomed us with raging rivers.
And between the snow melt and above-average rainfall, our wildflowers have been out of control.
I managed to sneak in one of my favorite hikes while the flowers were at their peak, and it did NOT disappoint.
No matter how many times I’ve hiked the Stag Gulch Trail, coming around the corner to find that meadow in full bloom will never get old.
In addition to lots of fantastic hiking, I’ve also rediscovered the beauty of a simple walk – particularly the walk to a dog park near my house, where the small lake acts as a magnificent mirror for our summer skies.
Even though I took it, I can barely believe that picture is real. Speaking of life’s simple pleasures, I discovered a new favorite farmer’s market snack courtesy of Batter Cupcakes:
And the most adorable dessert of all time at one of my favorite local restaurants, Vin 48.
I couldn’t even eat this cute little guy (stupid gluten!), but my friends assured me that he was as delicious as he was precious. In contrast to my raging sweet tooth, my go-to dinner of the summer has been a charcuterie plate, whether enjoyed at home…
Or on the lawn of the Ford Amphitheater during a Bravo orchestra performance or the Vail International Dance Festival.
This venue is the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen a show, and the fact that you’re allowed – no, encouraged – to bring your own picnic to enjoy makes it even better.
Thankfully, I’ve been balancing out at least some of that cheese and sugar with some good old-fashioned mountain fun. There have been a few gorgeous bike rides…
Some glorious outdoor yoga…
The Vail Vitality Center offers free yoga in the Vail Village every Saturday morning throughout the summer, and it’s definitely one of my favorite freebies in the valley.
And of course, plenty more hiking.
So that’s my summer so far, in a nutshell. How is your summer going?
