Come September and the aspens begin to glow! Fall is one of the best times to tour the Rockies. The leaves usually begin changing in early September and last no longer than mid October. It all depends on the weather, so … [Read more...]
Celebrate Oktoberfests in Colorado like a German
Toast the autumn season at an Oktobefest festival! A proud German tradition since 1810, Munich's Oktoberfest is now one of the world's largest fairs, gathering more than six million people over sixteen days. It's held … [Read more...]
Smart Lad’s Top Outdoor Blogs
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 in Colorado is available year round, most common between May and September. April and October are still prime times though to camp in Colorado. Regions: Central - Evergreen, Idaho Springs, Summit County, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
34th Monte Vista Crane Festival
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie Witness thousands of cranes, ducks and geese fly sky high in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The Monte Vista Crane Festival is held from March 10th to 12th in the San Luis Valley. … [Read more...]
Ned’s Frozen Dead Guy Days
Frozen Dead Guy Days is a unique weekend-long festival honoring Grandpa Bredo Morstoel, who is cryogenically frozen in town. Celebrate the season with contests, competitions, live music, great food, parades and parties. … [Read more...]
Manitou’s Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off
Photos: manitousprings.org Celebrate Mardi Gras early this weekend in lovely Manitou Springs. Top home and pro chefs alike will compete in the 23rd annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off. The competition begins at 8am … [Read more...]
13th Annual Denver Restaurant Week
Photo: Bones' Escargot Potstickers Denver's eleventh annual Restaurant Week highlights the Mile High City's culinary excellence at a price most can afford. It kicks off its ten-day celebration on Friday, February 24th … [Read more...]
104 Winter Carnivals and Counting
Every winter the Yampa Valley lights up whenever the first ice blocks arrive, days early in downtown Steamboat. They rest patiently street-side, waiting to be sculpted. This five-day cold weather affair covers … [Read more...]
What’s the oldest continually operating ski area in Colorado?
Ski slalom. Photo: David_Chinoy Once a week we throw out a Colorado trivia question. Find out how well you know the Centennial State. Scroll down to see how you … [Read more...]
Winter X Games Return to Aspen
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World Class Ice Climbers Compete in Ouray
[Photo: Kool Cats Photography via CC] Now in its 22nd year, the Ouray Ice Festival is the largest ice climbing event on our continent! The best ice climbers from around the world compete. There are four days of … [Read more...]
