As a Colorado resident, it’s likely you’ve experienced a few of our thousands of meandering mountain trails. But beyond these busy hiking routes and into the high mountains lies a totally different experience — one that requires a bit more grit and energy, and a lot more preparation. Backpacking allows […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Kayaking in Northern Colorado
It’s no secret that Northern Colorado is a paradise for adventure seekers. In the summer months, while the Colorado sun is nearly always shining, one of the best places to be is in the water — or on top of it! Kayaking allows you do a little bit of both (at […]
The Most Unusual Things to Order from 12 Northern Colorado Food Trucks
Like most Fort Collins locals, food trucks are one of the many things we love about summer. All you have to do to find proof is search for food truck events in town. To start, you’ll probably find the Lagoon Summer Concert Series, Tuesdays’ City Park Food Truck Rally and […]
Everything You Need to Know About The Fort Collins Ale Trail
The Fort Collins Ale Trail combines nearly everything we love about FoCo — hiking, craft beer and local philanthropy. And while you can’t really consider the Ale Trail a traditional hike, the app, the map and the reward at the end make it just as fun. As a program of the […]
8 Family Portrait Photographers in Northern Colorado You’ll Love
It’s not every day you have a newborn baby, a pair of laughing toddlers, or even your family all in one place. And for those moments — the ones you want to remember forever — you need the perfect portrait photographer. Most importantly, you need a portrait photographer who can work with […]
An Inside Look at The Gold Leaf Collective, Fort Collins’ New Hyper-Local Eatery
“I opened the Silver Seed food truck about four years ago,” explained Taylor Smith, owner and founder of The Gold Leaf Collective. “The goal was to have a restaurant eventually, but I didn’t really think it was going to happen this soon.” At the beginning of 2017, we here at […]
9 Things to Do in Northern Colorado For Outdoor Enthusiasts
We’ve mentioned this once or twice (or maybe one thousand times), but in case you don’t know already, Northern Colorado is one of the easiest places in the country to opt outside. Rocky Mountain National Park, the Cache la Poudre River and Horsetooth Reservoir are right in our backyard, after […]
12 of Colorado’s Best Swimming Holes
Summer is never long enough. Before we know it, the leaves will be exploding in yellows and oranges, and our warm-weather adventuring will transition into skiing and snowshoeing. Instead of complaining about the heat, take advantage of this time to journey to a few of Colorado’s best swimming holes. Many […]
12 Things Every Kid Should do in Fort Collins This Summer
Fort Collins in the summer is a magical place, and there are so many reasons to fall in love with it — from hiking trails to food trucks. On top of that, school is out for the season, which means that there isn’t any pesky homework to distract our children […]
Meet the Family Behind Fort Collins’ Sunray Natural
Whether you’ve recognized them or not, you’ve definitely seen Josh, Kirsten and Gabe Hillhouse at markets across Northern Colorado. You’ve probably tasted their farm’s grass-fed beef as well as their chicken, duck or quail eggs, spice blends, tea blends and gluten-free baked goods. And maybe you even brought one of […]
8 Colorado Backpacking Experiences That Should Be on Your Bucket List
We Coloradans know that when June comes along, and the summer sun finally melts the high alpine snow, the Rocky Mountains are the only place to be. Our state is home to thousands upon thousands of trails traversing some of the most stunning terrain in the country, including rugged peaks, […]
The Best Places to Get Dinner in Fort Collins, According to Yelp
Oh, Yelp. It’s the review website we often go to when we want to share our experiences. And it conveniently tells us the top destinations in every city on the globe — whether we’re looking for food, drink or service. Based on the number of reviews and the ratings themselves, […]