If you like outdoor adventure, you'll appreciate Smart Lad's personal lineup of Top Outdoor Blogs. From big game hunts and African safaris, to camping, hiking and international travel, there's an adventure blog you're … [Read more...]
Boating on Curecanti’s Blue Mesa Reservoir
Nestled in the central Rockies west of Gunnison, Blue Mesa Reservoir is one of the best places to take to the water. It's actually the largest lake in Colorado that's entirely located within the state (Navajo Lake is … [Read more...]
Where To Camp In Colorado
Camping is available year round, but most common between May and September. Regions: Central - Evergreen, Idaho Springs, Summit County, Vail Valley, Buena Vista, Salida Denver area - Boulder, Denver metro, … [Read more...]
Hiking along Hanging Lake Trail
One mile up within the rugged terrain of Glenwood Canyon lies the Hanging Lake. This National Natural Landmark is a geologic wonder: waterfalls that spill into a crystal turquoise lake suspended on the edge of a cliff. … [Read more...]
Best Camping In Colorado
Colorado camping is a fun way to connect with nature. Excellent camping is nearly everywhere in Colorado. There are countless sites that didn't make this list, that are as good as any. So this list of best camping spots … [Read more...]
Free Camping In Colorado
Free camping is easy to come by, as long as you know where to look. National forests hold most of the free camping in Colorado, followed up by BLM land (Bureau of Land Management). Free camping is generally referred … [Read more...]
8 More Must-attend Colorado Summer Festivals
Crowd at Nedfest. Photo: Rob Lee It seems summer never lasts long enough, and that’s especially true in Colorado. There’s just so much to see, do and experience, and there’s just 12 weeks to do it before the weather … [Read more...]
20 Colorado Car Camping Essentials
Car camping is a great way to see a lot of sights, in a quick time, for not a lot of money. There's no worry about hiking into the woods with supplies when you're car camping. It requires no more than a few steps from … [Read more...]
8 Must-attend Colorado Summer Festivals
Summer in Colorado equals time to get outdoors and enjoy all that the Centennial State has to offer. It seems every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day there’s a festival in the works somewhere close-by, and there are … [Read more...]
Upcoming Colorado Summer Events
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Photo: Ultra 5280 The longest, sunniest day of the year signifies the start of another epic Colorado summer. The season runs from Tuesday, June 20th to Thursday, September 21st, … [Read more...]
Eight Great Springtime Colorado Festivals
Spring in Colorado is a dazzling time of year. As the snow starts to melt and the temperature turns up, festivals start popping up all around the state, and there’s an event for everyone, from food and wine parties, to … [Read more...]
Families Spring into Action in Colorado Springs
Too many times parents forego their desired vacation destination because it’s unclear whether it will be a good trip with the kids or not. Families are always on the lookout for places the little ones will love. … [Read more...]
Powder Addiction: Snowcat Skiing on Jones Pass
Snowcat skiing with Powder Addiction. Photo: Scott Hefel Just a short 45 minutes from Denver, atop Jones Pass, Powder Addiction snowcat skiing offers not only thrilling backcountry powder adventures, but also a crew … [Read more...]
Find the Ski Shack on Loveland Pass
Loveland Pass is probably the most skied backcountry terrain in all of the Rockies. On any given winter day you'll find hoards of skiers and snowboarders waiting for a lift back to the top. Last weekend I found … [Read more...]
Upcoming Colorado Spring Events
Denver Chalk Art Festival. Photo: Ed Donahue Come spring, Colorodans can't wait to take on the approaching warm weather days. Spring runs from Monday, March 20th to Monday, June 20th, 2017. Taste of Vail is a fun … [Read more...]
Grand Adventures: Divide and Conquer!
Grand Adventures has the only 12,000-foot snowmobile game in town when it comes to conquering the Continental Divide. You can truly see for miles from up there, surveying Winter Park Ski Area and Fraser Valley … [Read more...]
Colorado Craft Beer Week
Hundreds of beer-centered events are hosted by local breweries, pubs and restaurants from across the state. This week-long celebration runs from Saturday, March 18th to Saturday, March 25th. Festivities range from … [Read more...]
Hiking in Steamboat: Fish Creek Falls
Steamboat Springs is well known throughout Colorado for its champagne powder skiing, natural hot springs and sensational shopping & dining. Over the winter months, most travelers miss out on the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Saddleback Ranch: Year Round Action in Steamboat Springs
Saddleback Ranch is a fourth generation, 8,000 acre, actual live working cattle ranch located just 17 miles from Steamboat Springs. Wayne and Luanna Iacovetto purchased Saddleback Ranch from Luanna's father, Jim … [Read more...]
Power to the Powderhounds: Backcountry Skiing in the San Juan Mountains
Photo: San Juan Untracked Off-piste: Existing or taking place on snow that has not been compacted into tracks. Off-piste skiing: Of or relating to skiing on virgin snow off the regular runs. It’s safe to say that … [Read more...]
