Hi, I’m Kylie
And Welcome To My Personal Blog:
Food, Theater, Travel, Adventure, Mental Health & Everything Else
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...
Life Update: Joining the Fox31 Morning Team!
I couldn't be more excited to finally share I'm headed to Fox31 as their new Weekday Morning Meteorologist! I'll be on every morning bringing you the weather from 4:30am - 10 am and again at 11am. This is a dream a decade in the making and I'm still pinching myself...
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
I’ve been to a lot of hot springs both here in Colorado, out of state and in a few other countries but I’m not sure that any have captured my heart quite like Strawberry Hot Springs in Steamboat! I mean... just look at this:The scenic thermal pools are only 25...
Getting Control Over the Thoughts of “What If”
Photo by Dave PuenteI find it funny that I always need a couple of months of coming out of anxiety to feel comfortable talking about it. I think whenever the anxiety gets really heavy, even though I have the coping skills and logically I know I’ll come out the...
Why I Love Hiking & Its Impact On My Mental Health
It's National Take A Hike Day! And how perfect because I got a last minute schedule change to the night shift, so that meant I got to pop up to Boulder & get in a quick hike before work. But seeing that there’s a National Day dedicated to hiking, it got me...
How I’ve Found My Favorite Therapists
Whenever I talk to people about starting therapy, I hear the same thing: I have no idea where to start even finding a therapist. I remember that feeling very well, but now I always refer people to the same place I've found all my favorite therapists!...
Road Trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota!
I can be a total Colorado snob when it comes to hiking, but sometimes it’s nice to mix things up and I’m so glad I made the 5 hour trek up to the Black Hills in South Dakota! Thank you to my dear friend, Jennifer who suggested this safe, socially distanced road...
