Category Archives: Hiking

How to Make the Most of Colorado’s Snow-less Mountains

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The landscape of Colorado is dramatically breathtaking and varied, with vast high-plains, deep canyons, and, of course, towering mountain-scapes. The Rocky Mountains are well-known as the ultimate destination for winter sports, and ski resorts are always packed with those who … Continue reading

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Five Enchanting Winter Hikes in Colorado

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Whether you’re looking for a serene slice of solace away from the city, or a breath of fresh air amidst city life; Colorado offers an array of wonderful winter hiking options. You’ll be able to fully enjoy the expansive, untamed, … Continue reading

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Top 6 Destinations for Winter Camping in Colorado

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Imagine this: Camping with no mosquitos. Camping with no summer vacation crowds. Camping without an obsessive mid-day heat wave causing you to sweat, or the constant application of bug spray, or the humidity of summer preventing you from sleeping. What … Continue reading

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The 5 Best Things to Do in the Great Smoky Mountains

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With the cool breeze of autumn comes one of the best times to visit the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. A nature-lovers utopia, this national park is filled with abundant wildlife, scenic drives, and picturesque footpaths scattered for miles across … Continue reading

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Top Reasons for Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in the Fall

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Some of my autumnal journeys are far-flung, but often a jaunt to nearby Rocky Mountain National Park satisfies a “let’s hit the road while the weather is still nice” urge.  Here are the top reasons I visit Rocky Mountain National … Continue reading

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Travel with Your Eyes Wide Open!–Part I

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WHY DO WE LONG TO TRAVEL?—Somewhere within many of us there resides the urge to travel.  Others have explained quite well our desire to pack our bags and go: Travel is a childish delight in being somewhere else. – Sigmund … Continue reading

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Top 3 Hikes in Colorado’s Front Range

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Divided directly in half by the Rocky Mountains, Colorado is home to arguably the most beautiful mountain sights and scenery in the United States. Because of numerous efforts to protect and respect the natural environment over many decades, there is … Continue reading

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Self care away from home: How to stay fit while traveling

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Travel can be good for your mind and soul. A change of scenery and pace can break up the monotony of your day-to-day life and leave you feeling refreshed and healthier than ever. But there are some things that shouldn’t … Continue reading

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The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge: An Urban Oasis Near Denver

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Located just 10 miles northeast of downtown Denver, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,000-acre tract of land that is a reminder of what the area used to be like before man left his mark.  It is … Continue reading

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Explore the World of Geocaching

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Are you saying to yourself, “Geocaching?  What on earth is that?” Most folks have never heard the term, so you are not alone. As explained on the activity’s website: “Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS (Global Positioning … Continue reading

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