Hi, I’m Kylie
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Top Hikes For Colorado Fall Colors
Best fall hikes for fall colors in Colorado
Mental Health Check In
I haven’t talked about mental health publicly in a while and it’s for a couple of reasons. The first is actually pretty wonderful: this is the best I’ve felt mentally in years. I feel like after years of turbulence my life feels settled, stable and full of purpose....
Hike For A Cause
What an amazing weekend! There's nothing better then spending time outside with wonderful people who genuinely care about making an impact in our community. When the team behind HalfDays first approached me about teaming up to do a fundraiser, I was immediately on...
Best Road Trips from Denver
1. Southwestern ColoradoFrom Crested Butte to the Black Canyon then rounding off the trip with a stay in Ouray and Telluride, southwestern Colorado is an absolute must visit! Must hike: Black Canyon of GunnisonOuray Perimeter Trail We did a mix of camping and Air...
Top 10 Waterfall/Lake Hikes
The best waterfall hikes close to Denver
Top 5 Hikes for Beginners
Easy hikes for beginners & out-of-town visitors
AO’s First Fundraiser
It's been almost a year since Approachable Outdoors launched last summer as a fun side project during the Pandemic and I'm still blown away every day at what it's grown into. In the very early days I would dream about using this site as a source of good, to make an...
Weekend Getaway: Estes Park
Estes Park is one of my favorite places in Colorado! It's only an hour and a half from Denver (which is a gorgeous drive) and it has so many options for a weekend away. Obviously the big focus of our trip was hiking: Hikes: Mill's Lake (4.9 Miles/886 ft. Elevation...
My First Guided Hike
I usually find my hikes on AllTrails or through recomendations from friends and had never been on a guided hike before but the YMCA of the Rockies offers a guided hike for free when you're staying there. One of the best parts was that I didn't have to worry about...
Road Trip To Moab
Moab is just over five hours from Denver so it’s perfect for a weekend adventure to another world. The gorgeous red rocks of Moab, Arches National Park and the Canyonlands are a must-see and it’s also a trip you can do over and over again and see something new...
Trunk Picnic
Whether it’s a road trip or I’m feeling antsy in my little city apartment, trunk picnics are some of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon. (Also, take note – killer date idea!) On road trips, especially through National Parks I’ll make sure I pack most of my gear...
Gemini Bridges Off-Roading Adventure
My first off-roading post! Yes, this is not a hike – You will need a 4x4 car, ATV or Mountain Bike to get to the Gemini Bridges but they are totally worth the trip and may be my new favorite in Moab. It’s very popular and recommended as one of the easier...
