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Fishing Boat on Lost Lake Slough Crested Butte CO

7 Top Spots to Fish near Crested Butte

August 19, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Nestled in Gunnison County north of Almont, Crested Butte is bursting with so much scenic beauty that the charming mountain town has earned avid fans not just from Colorado but around the world. It's a place where every …

Arkansas River Fly Fishing Gold Medal Waters Colorado

Gold Medal Waters in Colorado

August 7, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Colorado is blessed with a plentiful offering of trout-filled lakes, streams, and rivers. There are countless gorgeous and promising spots to fish that provide decent opportunities to reel in large trout around the …

Shadow Mountain Lake Kayaking Colorado

11 Best Places to Kayak in Colorado

July 8, 2022 By //  by Tim Landers

While Colorado is best known for its mountains, there are plenty of beautiful lakes and rivers where you can go kayaking. If you’re looking for more than just views, and also a little excitement on the water, then you’ll …

Medano Creek, Colorado

Cool Off at 8 Colorado Swimming Holes

June 23, 2022 By //  by Patricia Kelsey

Even though life in the mountains can be frigid much of the year, taking a dip at one of Colorado’s swimming holes is a great way to cool off during the warmer months. Many outdoors enthusiasts like to embrace the …

Sloan's Lake, Colorado

16 Best Spots for Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) near Denver

May 15, 2022 By //  by Patrick McGuire

If you're looking for a relaxing outdoor activity that's easy to learn and provides a solid workout at the same time, standup paddle boarding is a sport well worth your consideration. Denverites have loads of lake and …

Cache la Poudre River Sunrise Greeley CO

Top things to do in Greeley, Colorado

May 9, 2022 By //  by William Reavis

With nearly 110,000 residents, Greeley is a big plains town with plenty of things to see and do. This city acts as both a gateway to the northeastern Colorado high plains, as well as the northern Colorado front …

North Fork of the South Platte River Near Buffalo Creek, Colorado

8 Top Fishing Spots by Bailey & Fairplay

August 5, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

The largest towns of Park County, Bailey and Fairplay are both surrounded by immense peaks, lush evergreen forests, and excellent fishing opportunities. From vast mountain reservoirs to pleasant streams brimming with …

Fly Fishing at Arkansas River Pueblo Colorado

9 Fishing Spots near Colorado Springs

August 5, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

If you find yourself in the Colorado Springs area with an uncompromising desire to fish nearby, there are definitely worse places to be in. Many parts of Colorado are lake and river-less, but the lush, mountainous …

Dillon Reservoir Fishing Summit County Colorado

10 Fishing Spots around Breckenridge

August 5, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

If you're lucky enough to live in or frequently visit this exciting mountain town, you already know that Breckenridge has a lot to offer, from its epic skiing to its terrific bars and restaurants and stellar mountain …

Clear Creek Whitewater Park Rubber Ducky Tuber

Colorado’s Top Whitewater Parks for Kayaks, Tubes and SUPs

August 1, 2021 By //  by Brian Church

Since the turn of the millennium, Colorado’s towns have been revolutionizing their waterfront areas with new whitewater parks. In doing so, it has never been easier to get out for a quick, fun float around the state …

Colorado Trout Fishing Eleven Mile Reservoir

10 Fantastic Fishing Spots in Colorado

July 12, 2021 By //  by Shawn Reeser

Colorado is increasingly popular as a fishing destination in the western world. Its many rivers, lakes, and mountain streams teem with cutthroats, rainbows, and browns. The state is loaded with lakes and rivers open …

South Platte River, Colorado

Colorado’s Major Rivers

May 13, 2021 By //  by Christa Sadler

When all of Colorado’s famous snow melts in the spring, it becomes the state’s gorgeous rivers. From big desert rivers flowing across high plateaus and through red rock canyons to clear, sparkling streams rushing through …

Rio Grande River Fishing Del Norte CO

6 Top Fishing Spots near South Fork

March 24, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Sitting at the gate of the majestic Rio Grande National Forest, the small town of South Fork is just minutes away from some of the most exciting, scenic, and trout-filled fishing destinations in the state. One of the …

Fly Fishing Telluride Colorado

8 Great Fishing Spots around Telluride

January 4, 2021 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Telluride's reputation for being a euphoria-inducing mountain paradise is well-deserved. The former mining town is set in one of America's prettiest settings, a box canyon carved out of stately tree-covered mountains …

Lake Haviland Durango Colorado

8 Favorite Fishing Spots near Durango

November 25, 2020 By //  by Patrick McGuire

The small and exciting southwestern Colorado city of Durango checks all the boxes when it comes to perfect places for hosting outdoor recreational opportunities, including fly and conventional fishing. From pristine …

Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area Colorado

9 Awesome Spots to Fish near Trinidad

November 24, 2020 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Between large and publicized investments into the cultural landscape of the city and the unique natural beauty of its surroundings, Trinidad is quickly becoming one of southern Colorado's most exciting cities. In …

Fly Fishing Roaring Fork River Aspen CO

8 Great Fishing Spots by Aspen

November 16, 2020 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Aspen is set in one of the most arrestingly beautiful settings in the American West, but if you live there or are in town on vacation, you probably already knew that. Alongside skiing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, …

Lake Pueblo State Park Colorado

8 Prime Places to Fish near Pueblo

November 15, 2020 By //  by Patrick McGuire

Let's face it. Aside from the Arkansas River flowing through the heart of town, Pueblo is an incredibly dry place. Luckily, this doesn't change the fact that there are some great places to fish nearby. From a …

Gunnison River Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

9 Fine Fishing Spots near Grand Junction

November 14, 2020 By //  by Patrick McGuire

From bucolic rivers to gorgeous alpine lakes, the areas surrounding Grand Junction are flush with places to fish. And unlike the ever-expanding cities dotting the Front Range Urban Corridor, many of these prime fishing …

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