Be prepared for your hikes, while also remaining open to the unexpected possibilities along the trail.
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Forest bathing might be just what we all need as we adjust to a new normal in a post-pandemic world.
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I don’t just have a new guidebook; I have a new awareness from hiking over 70 trails while researching my new book. I’ve listed 10 Zen-ish lessons from my experience.
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Feeling cooped up during COVID-19? I’ve got tips for how to enjoy the great outdoors and respect social distancing while taking an urban walk or going for a hike.
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Sports recovery treatments—including CBD oil, compression gear, and more—are now on offer at day spas in Colorado.
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Play in the snow with dogs, horses, on the ice, and soak in hot springs! I wrote about a few adventures in winter.
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These trails are perfect for snowshoeing—Colorado state parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, and more!
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Ice climbing season is here and in a corner of Colorado, you can give it a try like I did at the Ouray Ice Park. Read my article about what you should know before you go.
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Mooooove over, farm dinners! Ranch dinners are where it’s at when you can try several different preparations of Wagyu beef at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado. My first article for realfoodtraveler.com is about their Dinner on the Divide series.
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What do trolls, sticks, and a purple fox have in common? They are all examples of immersive art in Colorado. Learn more about how you can experience these performances and sculptures in this Denver Post article.
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Would you walk into a river to play a cello? Or shinny up a tree? Russick Smith does and people can’t get enough of his music adventures.
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Leave no trace. That’s one of the golden rules of hiking. I spoke to a trail expert who explains the why behind rules you see posted at trailheads throughout Colorado in this Denver Post article.
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There’s just something magical about water cascading over rocks and there’s no better place to hike to waterfalls in Colorado than in Rocky Mountain National Park. My Denver Post article gives details on five killer waterfall hikes.
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No car? No problem! You can still enjoy hikes in the great outdoors around Denver’s metro area by using mass transit. I’ve listed dozens of trailheads you can reach without a car in this Denver Post article.
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Can you make money and get free stuff posting adorbs photos of your adventursome pets on Instagram? Yes, find out how these Coloradans are doing it and meet their cute animals.
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Are you in shape for the Moab Music Festival? You can hike, whitewater raft, or take a jet boat to one of their concerts in late summer.
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I list 5 of Colorado’s most scenic yoga studio’s in this Denver Post article. Bliss out and gaze out at these yoga retreats and studios.
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Like hiking but not snow? Thanks to Colorado’s 300-plus days of sunshine each year, it’s possible to hike in the winter without wading into a snow drift. Check out my list of Front Range day hikes that might just have dry trails in winter.
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