Cache la Poudre River Rafting: Complete Guide Running through a canyon northwest of Fort Collins, the Cache la Poudre River is Colorado’s only federally designated “Wild and Scenic” river, and it’s become one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in Northern Colorado as a result. Here’s what to know before booking a trip. Why […]
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The Springs Resort, Pagosa Springs: Complete Visitor Guide Perched directly on the banks of the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs, The Springs Resort is built around the Mother Spring the record holder for the world’s deepest geothermal spring and now spreads across more than 45 individually shaped soaking pools terraced along the riverbank. […]
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Built on a former railroad grade, the Rio Grande Trail runs from Glenwood Springs to Aspen along the Roaring Fork River, offering one of the longest paved multi-use paths in Colorado with a gentle, consistent grade the entire way. Here’s what to know before hiking or riding it. Trail Basics The Rio Grande Trail stretches […]
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Sitting at the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, Colorado is home to the state’s largest and deepest natural lake, a historic boardwalk downtown, and marinas where wooden lodges and boat docks sit right against a backdrop of the Continental Divide. Here’s what to know before visiting. About the Lake Grand Lake […]
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Set right on the bank of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, Iron Mountain Hot Springs is one of the more scenic and well-developed hot spring destinations in the state, with terraced pools, riverside lawn seating, and mountain views in nearly every direction. Here’s what to know before planning a visit. Iron Mountain Hot Springs: […]
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Is Skiing or Snowboarding Easier? A Beginner’s Comparison Is skiing or snowboarding easier? The honest answer depends on what stage of learning you mean. Skiing is generally easier to pick up in your first day or two, while snowboarding tends to have a steeper initial learning curve but often catches up or even overtakes skiing […]
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Colorado consistently ranks among the top craft beer states in the country, and its brewery scene is concentrated enough in a handful of cities that a well-planned day (or weekend) can hit several standout taprooms without much driving. Here’s a guide to the best Colorado brewery tours, along with how to plan one that doesn’t […]
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Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs: Complete Visitor Guide Tucked into a narrow canyon about seven miles north of downtown Steamboat Springs, Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs is one of the most distinctive hot springs in Colorado a series of stone-lined pools set among pine and aspen trees, fed by a geothermal source and cooled naturally […]
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Colorado Boating: Best Lakes and What to Know Before You Go Colorado isn’t a coastal state, but its reservoirs and mountain lakes support a genuine boating season each summer, with several offering the added novelty of paddling or motoring against a backdrop of 14,000-foot peaks. Here’s a guide to Colorado boating, covering the top spots, […]
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Colorado Biking Trails & Parks: Best Routes by Region Colorado’s biking scene splits fairly cleanly into three categories paved urban trails for an easy ride, road cycling routes through mountain passes, and singletrack mountain biking that put some of the state’s towns on the map long before skiing did. Here’s a breakdown of the best […]
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