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Best Hikes For Fall Colors in Colorado

Best fall hikes for fall colors in Colorado

When Do Fall Colors Peak in Colorado?

Leaf peepers get ready! Fall colors in Colorado peak in late September and last in to early October the farther south you go. Here's a look at the timing for fall colors in 2023 and don't forget to check out our Top Hikes for Fall Colors. This is a very busy time...

How to find the Secret View of the Maroon Bells

Everyone has seen the iconic view of the Maroon Bells, the most photographed mountains in America - but did you know there's another way to see the famous mountains at the top of Snowmass?Here's how to find it: Purchase tickets for the Elk Camp Gondola Tickets are...

Weekend in Snowmass, Colorado

Snowmass is one of my favorite spots in Colorado and every time I go I fall more in love. On the slopes I had one of my best ski days ever (long, spacious runs without the crowds but incredible powder.) To visit in the summer was an absolute delight. It has all...

Weekend in Frisco, Colorado

I almost hate to tell anyone about Frisco because it's one of my favorite towns in Colorado and I feel like it's a little overlooked by visitors coming in for the resort towns nearby. Located just off I-70 nestled in between the mountains and Lake Dillon, it's the...

What Hiking Boots Should I Wear?

Finding the right pair of hiking boots can be a challenge. Everyone's feet are different so what works well for one person may not for another. I've worn $400 boots that hurt my feet terribly and $30 outlet boots that I wore until there were literal holes. I...

3 Hikes You Must Do In Maui

Like everyone who steps foot on the island of Maui, I have absolutely fallen in love. Of course there are the pristine beaches where sea turtles sunbathe, the delicious and impossibly fresh local food but then there's the hiking and like the rest, it's in a league...

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...

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...

Approachable Outdoors Fall Fundraiser

It's here! I've wanted to do hoodies & beanies for Approachable Outdoors for a year now so it's exciting to see them finally on sale! They're incredibly soft - I've been living in my blue hoodie & the pom beanie.Just as last year, all proceeds are going to...

Weekend in Colorado Springs

I haven't spent any substantial time in Colorado Springs in years, so I was so delighted to take a weekend and totally relax in this very beautiful part of our state. I hadn't explored Garden of the Gods since college but it's as beauitful as ever. However, my very...

Hiking Trip to Banff National Park

I've dreamed about going to Banff for years. I had pictures and videos saved on Instagram and Tik Tok knowing one day I'd see that crystal blue/turquoise water in person. And it absolutely didn't disappoint.I'm hard to impress when it comes to mountains but I was...