Cañon City is world renown for its Royal Gorge bridge, park, train, rafting, and so on. It's a hugely popular summer attraction, offering a tremendous amount of one-of-a-kind recreation, including excellent camping …
Archives for May 2020
8 Delicious Foods to Forage in Colorado
For some Coloradans, the double payoff of being out in nature and having the ability to round up incredible things to eat is a major selling point of living in the Centennial State. Foraging locally offers the …
Common Wildflowers Found in Colorado
What does summertime in Colorado mean? To many, it’s the break between ski season, but to others, it means hiking season and a chance to see wildflowers beginning to show themselves to us after a long cold winter. This …
Hiking Etiquette 101: Rules for the Trail
Whether you're heading out for an easy day hike near the city, planning to climb one of Colorado’s famous fourteeners, or backpacking for several days in some of the state’s national forests and wilderness areas, there …
8 Best Day Hikes in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is Colorado's fourth largest city, nestled in the northern foothills of the Front Range. It's gorgeous all year long, with mild enough weather for day hiking opportunities each season. Whether you're …
Starry Night | Colorado’s Dark Sky Community
Just after the sun has dipped behind the mountains in the tiny town of Westcliffe, the world seems to go quiet. All may appear dark but there is an entire other world waiting to be discovered if you’re willing to stay up …
The 8 Remaining Drive-Ins of Colorado
While going to the movies may soon become obsolete with the rise of on-demand movies, there are still 335 drive-in movie theaters operating in the United States today, and Colorado is home to eight of them. Find out …
10 Zen Nature Trips in Colorado
With a state-wide stay-at-home in place throughout Colorado, people are looking for a moment of zen. While you probably can't visit these places now, when things settle and the day-to-day returns, consider a longer …
Kayaking the Upper and Lower Colorado River
The Colorado River is one of the most coveted waterways for kayaking and other human-powered watercraft. It's also a lifeline for millions of Americans and Mexicans. It begins high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and …
Camping near Castle Rock, Larkspur and Monument, b/w Denver and COS on I-25
Aside from the natural attractions within the Rocky Mountains, Denver and Colorado Springs are the state's two largest attractions. So it makes a lot of geographic sense to basecamp right between the two major cities, …
Waterfalls that Wow by Pagosa Springs
There are four phenomenal waterfalls within a short drive of Pagosa Springs. These waterfalls span from easy to moderate in hiking difficulty and there’s even one you can see from the parking lot. So, there’s something …
Wilderness Waterfalls around Durango
Durango isn’t known for its waterfalls but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some impressive ones nearby. Many of them are unnamed, little-known waterfalls tucked in the backcountry. You’ll likely stumble upon them as …
Camping near Aurora, Parker, and Brighton, around the Eastern Metro
Denver's eastern metropolitan neighbors hold several awesome attractions, location advantages and reasons to base camp there. Let's discover the closest campgrounds to Brighton, Aurora and Parker. Twenty minutes …
Camping near Woodland Park and around Rampart Reservoir
Although only thirty minutes west of Colorado Springs and a practically a suburb of it now, Woodland Park feels like a world away in the "city above the clouds". The relatively large mountain community of Woodland Park …
Exploring the Caves and Caverns of Colorado
Some of the most stunning landscapes on Earth are found in Colorado, and for good reason. This amazing state is home to so many different microclimates, ecosystems, and geological marvels that it would take an entire …
Relish these 7 Public Parks of Colorado Springs
Experience the wide open spaces and amazing views of Pikes Peak as you explore the impressive parks system of Colorado Springs. With everything from state to city to community parks, everyone will find a place to explore …
Native Fish of Colorado
Fish have been introduced into Colorado’s streams since the 1870s, so they’ve been around for quite a while and they have helped turn Colorado into a fishing paradise. But the state was already home to about fifty-five …
20+ Best Colorado Lakes & Reservoirs
When most people think about nature in Colorado, their minds usually conjure vast mountain landscapes. Sure, the Centennial State is unrivaled in America when it comes to containing an astounding number of mountains …
Quick Guide to the Best Neighborhoods in Denver
It's no surprise to locals that Denver's one of the fastest growing cities in the country. There's a lively neighborhood lurking around every corner, with plenty of top areas to live and visit in the Mile High …
Camp Out at 34 Colorado State Parks
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) oversees 42 state parks, 34 of which you can camp out overnight. Find state park campgrounds located all across the Rockies, front range and plains, suitable for a range of tent and …
