By: Tom Koehler – Sustainable Hiker Summit County local, Tom Koehler, has helped care for Colorado’s outdoors for years as a volunteer with outdoor stewardship organizations including Friends of the Dillon Ranger District and many others. Now, he has founded Sustainable Hiker to inspire others to care for the health and sustainability of water and […]
So, are you thinking of going down to Red Rocks this summer for the awesome music lineup or perhaps to check a movie on the rocks? Most likely the answer is yes! Have you thought about the different ways to get down there to enjoy the evening? Well here are a few options for getting […]
By: Evan Dighe Driving through the high Rockies is an unforgettable experience for tourists and natives alike. Anybody who has been to the Colorado Rockies will tell you why Colorado is one of America’s top road tripping destination. Every summer, millions of people will come to enjoy the fantastic sights, sounds, and smells of the […]
Everyone loves the Fourth of July in the mountains! If you are visiting the Rockies during this great American holiday, here are some great activities and events that you will not want to miss! Frisco’s Fabulous 4th of July Parade: Located on Main Street in Frisco, Colorado. The festive parade starts at 12:30pm at Madison […]
Hiking in Breckenridge One of the best parts of spending time in Colorado is the natural landscape. Luckily, we have a wide variety of public lands here in the state that anyone is welcome to use and enjoy. In the summit county area, trail systems stretch from all corners and lead across the state. One […]
By: Sarah Spalla There is no better place to hop in the car and drive then Colorado! From the towering peaks, deep mountain lakes, desert hikes, exciting rivers and endless vistas, you’ll find no shortage of activities to keep the young and the young at heart busy. In fact, you could spend months exploring the […]
Looking to come out to the mountains for an incredible ski/ snowboard vacation? How about for some of the best hiking and mountain biking in the United States? Denver airport is just 3 hours from Vail Valley. There are many options for transportation. We’re here to break it all down…the pros and cons of getting […]
Vail may be known for its world-class skiing and snowboarding but you don’t have to ski or ride to enjoy everything this gorgeous mountain destination has to offer. While your friends and family make their powder turns and zooming down the groomers the options for lowland enjoyment are abundant with plenty of opportunities to be […]
We are all familiar with the classic winter sports of downhill and cross-country skiing, but some people take a different approach while on skis. Skijoring, defined, is where a person is pulled by an animal or motor vehicle while on cross-country style skis. Typically, the best options for this are large dogs and horses. Today we will […]
As you make plans to travel to Breckenridge, Colorado the first thing you may realize is how far away the Denver airport is from your final destination. There are many ways to arrive safely at your destination. I personally prefer to let others do the driving. There are several options for airport shuttles from DIA […]