Hike The Devil’s Head for Fall Foliage
If you are a Denver native, then you already know about the amazing Devil’s Head Fire Tower hike in the Front Range. The trailhead is about an hour from town, and the hike itself — a 2.8-mile round trip — will take a couple hours to complete. But whether you’ve done this hike a dozen times or never before, you need to hike it once before winter. As September turns into October, the Devil’s Head Fire Tower route turns into the best view of fall colors near Denver. Directions To get to the trailhead, take Highway 85 south from Denver[...]
Campfire Dinner
A-camping we will go! A-camping we will go! This summer, go beyond hot dogs and try out this Scout special. You’ll be more than prepared for your woodland adventures after this hot and simple meal. Ingredients: 1/3–1/2 pound hamburger 2–3 onion slices, to taste 1 cup potato slices 1 whole carrot, sliced 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon butter or margarine Salt and pepper Directions Lay down a sheet of heavy-duty tin foil. Put the onion down first. Cover with hamburger, then layer on the sliced potatoes and carrots. Pour the Worcestershire sauce on top, then sprinkle on the salt[...]
4 Ways Roof Additions Can Enhance Your Home and Outdoor Living Lifestyle
Porch, deck, and patio roof additions today are nothing like the porch or patio covers you may remember or imagine on your grandparents’ home. In today’s marketplace, deck and patio roof additions are beautifully crafted with design in mind. These sophisticated and luxurious roofs are a beautiful extension of your home, making it look more spacious and upscale. For example, DeckTec’s roofs often feature the rich and substantial look of glulam beams, typically seen in modern churches and office buildings. 1. Control the Elements You built your deck for relaxation and entertainment in mind; however, adding a roof addition will greatly increase the amount[...]
The New Generation of Outdoor Furnishings
Not long ago, if you wanted to experience luxurious outdoor furnishings, you would have to stay at an expensive resort. They had everything from outdoor bars to lounges with extravagant sectionals with deep-seated cushions surrounded by beautiful landscaping and pools. They provided the environment for you to be able to relax and enjoy the outdoors on a beautiful day. Today, with rising demand and ever increasing sophistication in outdoor living, it has never been easier to replicate the same level of luxurious comfort in your backyard. An incredibly wide selection of fine outdoor furnishings can be found just about anywhere[...]
Wine Pairings for Whatever BBQ You’re Making
Not sure what wine to pair with your next barbecue? Don't worry, DeckTec has got you covered with wine pairings for whatever barbecue you have planned. Spare Ribs & Mourvedré Spareribs and Mourvedré are practically soul mates. They have so much in common, and the differences they do have only complement each other. Both are meaty yet tender powerhouses that love a good dose of spice. Take into consideration that well-sauced spareribs bring out Mourvedré’s floral and plummy fruit notes and that spareribs’ richness is absorbed by Mourvedré’s heavy tannins and fresh acidity, and you couldn’t find a more perfect[...]
