We have quite the creative community in the state of Colorado. From local makers that sell their goods online to small businesses with brick-and-mortar storefronts, there are many companies to choose from while doing your Valentine’s Day shopping. Now presenting… our Valentine’s Day gift guide with hand-selected items sold by […]
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10 Valentine’s Day Weekend Getaways
We’ve mentioned some restaurants in the Northern Colorado area that would make the perfect Valentine’s Day destination, but we realize some might want to escape from it all instead of heading downtown to the action on a holiday weekend. That brings us to our next point! We were thrilled to […]
January’s Community of the Month: Berthoud
Throughout the course of our blog, it’s fairly often that we highlight community events or businesses applying to the Northern Colorado area as a whole. This time, let’s start to narrow our focus and examine some specific communities within that region, because each community is unique and contains its own […]
CSU Graduate Returns From Space
The beauty of Fort Collins being a college town is the excitement and camaraderie that exists within the community as new students arrive as freshmen in the fall and four-year, short-term residents graduate and go out into the world each spring. And some may fall in love with the city […]
Top Valentine’s Day Restaurants in Northern Colorado
It may feel like Valentine’s Day is a distant holiday, but it seems to sneak up on us each year, no matter how much preparation we attempt ahead of time! Let’s see how we can assist you in this area and help you avoid the last-minute decision making. Thankfully, this […]
Your Guide to Things to Do in Loveland, Colorado
Whether you’ve lived in Loveland your entire life or you’re just passing through, it’s easy to fall in love with this town nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With its close proximity to all the adventures Northern Colorado has to offer, Loveland provides endless activities for outdoor enthusiasts, […]
Northern Colorado Volunteer Opportunities | How to Help During the Holidays
During the month of December, it feels like everything and everyone begs for your attention in a million different directions all at once. Thankfully, holiday parties are fun and positive, taking form in ugly sweater contests, gift exchanges, cookie eating and holiday cocktail drinking. So it’s easy to coast […]
Get Inspired by Cozy Cabins Near and Far
One of our favorite design styles — especially this time of year — is cabin-inspired architecture and décor. It is inevitably cozy, comforting and downright beautiful. Rich colors, inviting fabric textures, glowing candles, wooden furniture, animal-centric accent pieces, exposed wood beams, and stone walls are all common elements within this style. […]
Spend a Saturday with Santa in Centerra!
Children get lost in daydreams this time of year, imagining the magical arctic oasis that is the North Pole. They only read about Santa’s home in books and see it in movies, and it all seems so far away and unattainable. Thankfully, Santa has a workshop set up just down […]
Choose Your Own Adventure: #OptOutside in Fort Collins This Black Friday
It’s no secret that Black Friday is an incredible money-making opportunity for businesses all across the country. In fact, several retail companies might consider it their most profitable and most important day of business within the year. So the country is understandably displaying a synchronized jaw drop at the discovery […]
The 14 Best Local Coffee Shops in Fort Collins [Interactive Map]
This post was updated April 18, 2018 to include current information and recommendations. Coffee is a necessity most days and next time you’re in a caffeine emergency, we wouldn’t want you to be without a cup. To help you track down a shop and find your new local favorite, we rounded up […]
The Survival Guide for Biking in the Winter
If you read our list of reasons other cities are jealous of Fort Collins, you certainly gathered that biking is a significant part of our culture. Or just take a look around! The residents of Fort Collins are trading car keys for pedals more and more, as biking is widely […]