Centennial Cone Park : Mayhem Gulch & Juniper Loop Trail

bon_vivi_ant_eats • Location: Centennial Cone Park - Golden, CO

♥ I read there is no time to be bored in a world as beautiful as this to #explore. Life is meant for spectacular #adventures, your feet allowed to wander, your eyes to marvel, and your soul ignited. Hiking is the one thing that ties pretty and dirty and beautiful and wild all at once.

Mayhem Gulch and Juniper Loop Trail is one of the best routes of the Centennial Cone Park near Golden. Initially on the main trail up, you may see a lot of bikes but once you come to the crossroads for Mayhem Gulch and Juniper Loop, it becomes open space providing #solitude. While it is considered an easy trail at 4.7 miles, I think the incline is more moderate level unless you have your cardio down. Also if you bring pups, expect little to no shade on this trail. The view from the top is pretty and even moreso if you catch a sunset.

This is also a mixed-use trail meaning that you can hike on odd numbered weekend days and even numbered days are strictly for biking. Make sure to confirm so you don't face any fines for the hiking the wrong days. Plenty of parking at the trail head, along with clean restroom and there is access to Clear Creek.

My chubby chipmunk cheeks are happy and my butt cheeks perky. You gotta hike because no one raps about little butts. Besides, this workout is only 6% of my day. Feels so good to up my hiking game.

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Horse Yoga on the Farm

bon_vivi_ant_eats • Location: Sky View Farms LLC - Castle Rock, CO

♥ Like a lotus flower, we can arise from the mud, bloom in the darkness and radiate to the world. No lotus ponds here in Colorado but I found horse stalls. Made some new friends mostly tall, strong and bold thoroughbreds. If you have not tried horse yoga with instructor Sharon Wheeler from Purple Lotus Wellness Yoga, highly recommend it at Sky View Farm. Classes start generally from May to August and unfortunately, this was the last session for the season.

Sky View Farm supports the organizations Robin’s Nest Foundation and Purple Lotus Warrior Yoga. Robin's Nest Foundation uses horse therapy to help abused kids, struggling adults, overwrought veterans, really anyone with mental health issues and provide support for suicide awareness. Purple Lotus Warrior Yoga supports healthy and well-being through specialized yoga to heal from past trauma, anxiety and stress. Check them out and learn more!

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Grilled Octopus : Grilled Flank Steak Salad

bon_vivi_ant_eats • Starter: Grilled Octopus l Carb Count: 11g • Entree: Grilled flank steak salad l Carb Count: 3.9 grams per serving • Location: Sally's Fish House and Bar - San Diego, CA

**Nutritional facts are estimates only**

♥ A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. After reading all the write ups on Sally's Fish House, I have to admit I could not wait to arrive for lunch here. The grilled octopus is nicely charred and had a little spice from the peruvian pepper dip. The grilled flank steak was light and cooked perfectly medium rare.

It is the location that brings you to Sally's Fish House. Situated right next to Seaport Village and the marina in San Diego, I do not think there is a bad view in the house at all. So I invited happiness to sit at my table and enjoy the moment with me.

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