As an outdoor recreation writer, podcaster and advocate, it’s my job to be outdoors. Whenever I meet someone for the first time, and we discuss careers, the inevitable question I always get is, “What is your favorite trail?” My go-to answer is: “It depends.” Looking...
Two things are constant in Colorado: people love hiking and people love their dogs. It seems that wherever you go—dog parks, city parks, neighborhood streets and mountain trails, you’ll most likely encounter a dog with its owner. If tackling a trail with your dog is...
Colorado is more than just mountains. Heck, half of the state is flat as a board, and looks like Kansas. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But, Colorado has waterfalls, wildflowers and fall colors galore. Here are some of the best destinations for those...
The history of the United States’ westward expansion cannot be properly told without stressing Colorado’s importance in the development of railroads throughout the Rocky Mountain region. They transformed the early settlers’ arduous migration from foot, horseback and...
Without a doubt, Colorado has its fair share of outdoor activities. Many of the nature lovers who enjoy its numerous parks, forests, and trails are oblivious, however, to what it takes to make this form of outdoor recreation possible for all. The average person does...
For many, hiking in Colorado is all about the mountains. The spine of the Rocky Mountains bisects the state and defines the Continental Divide; it is no wonder that over half of the United States’ 14,000-foot peaks can be found in Colorado. Hiking to the summit of...
One of the nicest things about living or visiting Colorado is that it has great year-round scenery. Blankets of snow on our highest peaks give way to colorful wildflowers, which then yield to stunning fall colors and finally back to the winter snowscapes....
There are a lot of misconceptions about Winter in Colorado!
