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Janet's Cabin 10th Mountain Division Hut System Colorado

Stay Overnight in Colorado’s 10th Mountain Backcountry Huts

December 19, 2024 by Jules Marie

Plan your next mountain adventure with the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. Choose from more than 30 backcountry huts connected by over 350 miles of …

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Estes Park Colorado Black Bear up a tree

Fatal Bear Attacks in Colorado

December 13, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

While bear sightings aren’t rare in Colorado, fatal attacks are, thankfully. Just a handful of deaths have been attributed to bears in the state since the …

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Mesa Verde Spruce Tree House Snow

5 Reasons to Visit Mesa Verde this Winter

December 11, 2024 by Erica Olsen

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 …

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Rocky Mountain National Park

10 Best Colorado Snowshoeing Spots

December 7, 2024 by Abbey C

Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Colorado’s wilderness each winter. You’ll connect with nature on a snowshoe trek. Luckily, the Rocky Mountains …

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American Dipper

Majestic Birds of Colorado

December 1, 2024 by Nicole Duxbury

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 …

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Ice Caves Colorado Rifle Mountain Park

Discover these Ice Caves in Colorado

November 18, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

If you live in Colorado or visit the state regularly, you already know it’s a state shaped by remarkable natural landscapes found in places like the …

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Mountain Range between Crested Butte and Aspen, Colorado

Hiking Trail from Crested Butte to Aspen

November 6, 2024 by Erica Broer

While driving from Crested Butte to Aspen and vice-versa may take around 3 hours and over 100 miles in the summer (5 hours and over 200 miles in the winter), as …

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Lookout Mountain overlooking downtown Golden CO

Golden’s Lookout Mountain Road + Trail

October 31, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

If you’re living in a busy Colorado city somewhere along the densely populated Front Range, you’re lucky to be located in a place with quick access …

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Steamboat Ski Resort Winter Gondola

Colorado Ski Resorts with Gondola Rides

October 26, 2024 by Matt Thomas

There’s something special about riding a gondola up the ski slopes, especially in a place as pretty as Colorado. You’re comfortably covered by walls …

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Hiking Gem Lake Trail Colorado Aerial View

10 Colorado Day Hikes Under 5 Miles

October 2, 2024 by Bella Beckler

The Rocky Mountains are a world-renowned destination for all types of tourists and adventurers looking to experience the great outdoors. Whether it’s going to …

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Backcountry Camping Southern Utah BLM Public Land

How to Use the Bathroom when Backcountry Camping or Hiking

September 30, 2024 by Tim Landers

If you’re heading out in the wild on a camping trip, one of the things that you’ll need to know about is how to take a poop. A lot of people ignore this aspect …

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Cabin rental near river in forest

The Coolest Cabin Rentals in Colorado

September 11, 2024 by Bella Beckler

Colorado is home to some of the most scenic and relaxing cabin, hut, and yurt rentals in North America. From basic accommodations set in majestic state parks to …

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Boulder Canyon Trail Biking Hiking Colorado

Day Hike on Boulder Creek Path from Downtown Boulder to Boulder Falls

September 11, 2024 by Tim Landers

Situated at the foothills of the mountains sits the quaint, yet thriving, city of Boulder. From downtown, you can day hike along Boulder Creek Path and wind up …

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Footbridge in Pine Valley Ranch Park Colorado

9 Exceptional Hiking Trails by Bailey, CO

September 11, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

The town of Bailey isn’t too far from Denver, but it might as well be on a different planet. Tucked underneath tall forested peaks and immense rock faces, …

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Continental Divide Trail Wolf Creek Pass

9 Top Hiking Trails near Creede, Colorado

September 11, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

Surrounded by rugged, mountainous wilderness, Creede is a near-perfect home base for hiking excursions of every difficulty level. This region of Southern …

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BLM Land Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway

7 Best Hiking Trails near Dinosaur and Meeker, Colorado

September 10, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

Perched in the vast desert landscape of northeastern Colorado, the tiny community of Dinosaur is located in an area that’s ideal for remote, adventurous, …

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Spanish Peaks Hiking La Veta CO

8 Best Hiking Trails near Trinidad, La Veta and Walsenburg

September 10, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

Hikers of every level and interest have so much choice in the areas surrounding Walsenburg and neighbors La Veta and Trinidad. With several state parks and …

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Rich Creek Trail Upper Section Fairplay CO Fall Colors

13 Fantastic Hiking Trails around Fairplay

September 10, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

Located at the northwestern edge of Colorado’s expansive South Park region, the town of Fairplay is set in one of the state’s most extreme, …

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Hiking Sand Canyon Trail. Canyon of the Ancients National Monument Ruins

7 Captivating Hiking Trails around Cortez

September 10, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

Located in the sparsely populated southwestern corner of Colorado, the city of Cortex and the surrounding area are steeped in history, natural splendor, and …

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Hiking Rainbow Trail Westcliffe CO

10 Wonderful Hiking Trails by Westcliffe

September 10, 2024 by Patrick McGuire

Situated in south-central Colorado between two vast mountain ranges, the town of Westcliffe is surrounded by phenomenal hiking opportunities. From pleasant …

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