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 …
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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 …
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 …
Most Beautiful Waterfalls by Telluride
With an abundance of outdoor activities available such as climbing, off-roading, hiking, horseback riding and more, Telluride has always had a draw for those who love the outdoors. The waterfalls around Telluride are …
Easy, Moderate & Difficult Hikes in Breck
Located in Central Colorado, Breckenridge has earned prestigious recognition for its world-class skiing, but there is more to Breckenridge than its soft powder slopes. Summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts …
Dino Tracks, Rock Art & Historic Ruins at Picketwire Canyonlands
If you have had the opportunity to visit the Picketwire Canyonlands, at least once, you would understand why hundreds of families come here to spend their holiday each year. Time spent in this historic place is always a …
Terrific Day Hiking Trails by Evergreen
As one of the closest mountain towns to the capitol, Evergreen attracts its fair share of nature enthusiasts. Especially with parks such as Alderfer/Three Sisters Park and Dedisse Park. There are some of the best day …
The Colorado 14ers
Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, referred to as fourteeners, or as locals call them – 14ers. One of the more popular outdoor activities in Colorado is to climb to the top of a 14er. Outdoor …
Majestic Birds of Colorado
Colorado is home to several species of birds and certainly has no shortage of picturesque backdrops for them to nest and roost. For those who consider themselves “Birders” and want to add a few sightings to their list, …
Colorado’s Venomous and Non-Venomous Snakes
Some travelers may feel a little uneasy about the idea of encountering a snake on their vacation. However, most of the snakes in Colorado are harmless. As a matter of fact, of the nearly 30 species of snakes calling …
11 of Boulder’s Greatest Hiking Trails
Adventurous lifestyle has a close association with Boulder, Colorado. It's surrounded by 120 miles long of lush green hiking trails from where the Rocky Mountains and front range can be viewed clearly. Boulder is a …
11 Terrific Day Hikes in Durango
Southwestern Colorado has earned a prestigious reputation for being one of the best places in the state to enjoy the outdoors, with Durango as its adventure capital. Located within the rugged San Juans, Durango is a …
Can’t Miss Colorado Mountains
Without a doubt, Colorado boasts some of the best mountain recreation and scenery in the world. From the historic Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the south to more than 50 peaks scattered around the state that tower above …
Best Practices for Exploring the Winter Backcountry
Too often we as humans are surrounded by the signs of civilization such as roads, power lines and buildings. At least once in a while it's good to go where such things don't exist and you can feel more unified with …
Spend a Day Snowshoeing at 10 Amazing Spots
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the Colorado outdoors each winter. You'll really connect with nature on a snowshoe trek. Luckily, the Rocky Mountains are full of free trails accessing such amazing sights! There …
Snow-free Winter Hike on Sand Canyon Trail
When you need a break from snow and ice, try the red rock of McElmo Canyon and the Sand Canyon Trail in southwestern Colorado. The lower part of this trail in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument offers year round …
6 Great Places to Snowshoe in Boulder County
Boulder, Colorado provides great outdoor recreational opportunities, year round. During the winter, one of the most popular and accessible recreational activities is snowshoeing. Many of the county’s spring and …
5 Reasons to Visit Mesa Verde this Winter
In the A.D. 1200s, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were home to ancestral Pueblo Indian people. Today, visitors come from all over the world to explore the archaeology preserved at Mesa Verde National Park. The park …
A few of Colorado’s Coolest Winter Day Hikes
It's easy to see why the Centennial State attracted 86 million visitors in 2017. While tourism may be expected to slow down over the winter months, things tend to pick back up for Colorado thanks to epic destination …
