by Mark -Kayak Guru Stand Up Paddle-boarding is becoming an increasingly popular water based activity, especially in coastal areas. But you needn’t move to California, bleach your teeth and boast a bikini tan-line to … [Read more...]
Big Cats at the Wild Animal Sanctuary
Tucked away in the plains northeast of Denver, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a refuge for big animals. The 720 sanctuary features hundreds of lions, tigers, bears, wolves and other large carnivores rescued from around the … [Read more...]
Colorado’s 8 Best Mountain Biking Trails
Wheelie on Monarch Crest Trail. Photo: Zach Dischner Colorado has so many places that mountain bikers enjoy riding in and absolutely love it. There are some really interesting trails to choose from and you can be … [Read more...]
11 Best Places to Kayak in Colorado
Kayaking on Shadow Mountain Lake. Photo: Rapids Lodge 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 … [Read more...]
Autumn Drive Over Cottonwood Pass
Cottonwood Pass is a high mountain route over the Continental Divide. It's an easy drive beginning in either Buena Vista or Almont. From Buena Vista the road quickly climbs to its summit of 12,126 feet. It then turns to … [Read more...]
Falls Colors On Kebler Pass
This seasonal mountain highway connects Crested Butte with Paonia. The drive over Kebler Pass takes nearly two hours. It's a fairly high pass at 10,007 feet that leads through spectacular alpine terrain. Peaks tower in … [Read more...]
5 Amazing Adventures in Archuleta County
Archuleta County is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is historically rich. While sipping wine in the riverside hot springs today, true tales from Pagosa’s Wild West past seem surreal. The Anasazi maintained a … [Read more...]
Camping by Moffat Tunnel in Rollinsville
Tucked away in the Roosevelt National Forest, the Moffat Tunnel used to offer trips through the Continental Divide. Now it's widely popular for outdoor recreation, mainly camping, hiking, biking and … [Read more...]
From I-70 to 285: Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
Guanella Pass is a remarkable drive between two major highways. This national scenic byway connects I-70 and Georgetown, to the north, with Highway 285 and Grant, to the south. It begins directly from downtown … [Read more...]
Adventure All Year in Estes Park
Many head to Colorado Springs to hike the trails when warm weather finally hits, and even more take to the slopes of Aspen and Vail during the winter. Estes Park, however, is just one of those perfect destinations where … [Read more...]
Camping in Nederland at West Magnolia
Situated only a few miles south of Nederland, West Magnolia offers twenty-two free campsites surrounded by gorgeous, high-alpine views. There are eight miles of multi-use trails that are open to hiking, biking and … [Read more...]
Tubing the Mighty Clear Creek in Golden
Tubing the Clear Creek Whitewater Park is one of Jeff Co's biggest summer attractions. There are several man-made features to ensure whitewater and big waves. The water generally warms up and calms down as the season … [Read more...]
Spray Your Friends with Paint at Denver’s Blitz Paintball
With all the paint flying everywhere, paintball is sure to get your adrenaline going. And Blitz Paintball is one of Colorado's premiere places for to spray paint! Blitz has seven outdoor fields open year round, each … [Read more...]
Driving over Boreas Pass to Breckenridge
Pronounced Bore-ays, Boreas Pass is a stunning 22-mile drive through Colorado's central Rockies, connecting Park and Summit counties. It links the historic village of Como to the thriving resort town of … [Read more...]
11 Colorful Autumn Drives in Colorado
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...]
4 Unexpected Adventures in Manitou Springs
Downtown Manitou Springs. Photo: Zarani aka Vanitea I have lived and worked in Manitou for more than fifteen years, and like most “locals” have never really taken the time to explore all that this picturesque town has … [Read more...]
No Snow In Colorado? Not A Problem At Snow Mountain Ranch
Colorado is an outdoor lover’s paradise. You’ve got mountains. You’ve got streams. You’ve got more fuzzy little woodland creatures than you could see on Saturday morning cartoons. You’ve got snow and all the outdoor … [Read more...]
Get Down In The Canyon At Castlewood Canyon State Park
When people come to visit Colorado, they immediately head for the Rockies or spend their days scouring Denver for locally sourced delicacies that just can’t be found in other cities across the U.S. Hikers are looking for … [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...]
Hiking along Hanging Lake Trail
One mile up within the rugged terrain of Glenwood Canyon lies the Hanging Lake. This National Natural Landmark is a geologic wonder: waterfalls that spill into a crystal turquoise lake suspended on the edge of a cliff. … [Read more...]
