The Journal

Stories from a quiet corner of Colorado.

Guides, trip notes, and the occasional reflection from a remodeled A-frame in Pine — 30 minutes from Red Rocks, 45 from Denver, and a full world away from both.

A-frame cabin near Red Rocks Amphitheatre — where to stay for a Red Rocks concert
Guide · 7 min read

Where to Stay for a Red Rocks Concert (Beyond the Denver Hotels)

The case for skipping downtown traffic and coming home to a mountain cabin 30 minutes from the amphitheatre.

Unique A-frame cabin near Denver
About the Cabin · 6 min read

What Makes an A-Frame Cabin Near Denver Actually Worth the Drive

Why Coloradans have been building A-frames in these hills since the 1960s — and what ours adds to the tradition.

Front Range weekend itinerary — cool stays near Denver
Weekend Guide · 9 min read

A Front Range Weekend: Disc Golf, Trails & a Hot Tub Under the Stars

Three days, two people, one A-frame — a slow itinerary for the foothills between Pine and Red Rocks.