What better way to get to know a city than to tour its local foods, sweets and drinks? Fort Collins certainly doesn’t have a shortage of any of these. We’ve already highlighted some of our favorite farm-to-table eateries, dessert shops and cocktails in the area. Now you have the chance […]
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11 Stereotypes of Coloradans That Are True
Colorado is stereotyped for a lot of reasons, but not all the rumors are true. Well, not completely true. We don’t all drive Subarus. However, there are a few things that help you spot a Colorado native no matter where you are in the country. These 11 characteristics will help […]
6 Northern Colorado Nature + Lifestyle Photographers You’ll Love
Our Northern Colorado home is inherently Instagram worthy, Pinterest ready and has stories to tell. We’ve already highlighted a few of our favorite local Instagrammers, but this time around we wanted to focus a bit more on art, experience and storytelling from a few exceptional local photographers. To help paint a […]
12 of the Best Places to View Colorado’s Fall Colors
NOTE: This post was updated October 2020 with the latest information. Before you go out, check the air quality from the Cameron Peak Fire and ensure you are practicing social distancing and following all CDC guidelines while on the trail or at a park. Colorado has some of the densest aspen groves in the […]
The 11 Best Places to Get a Burger in Fort Collins and Loveland
Fort Collins is notorious for bikes, beers and bands, but we think burgers should be added to this list as well! The area has so many great burger joints to choose from, but we narrowed down the list in order to serve you with 11 of our favorites. Whether you’re […]
7 of the Best Summer Cocktail Recipes in Fort Collins
As summer winds down, we all want to hold onto these long days and this warm weather as long as we can. And what better way to extend the feeling than a refreshing cocktail that celebrates the tastes of the season? To help you maximize these final days, we found […]
Things To Do Over Labor Day Weekend in The Fort Collins Area
We can hardly believe it but Labor Day is just around the corner! If you’re not planning on hiking, camping or hanging out by the lake all weekend, you may be looking for events in the area that require slightly less prep and planning. Luckily for you, there is never […]
7 Amazing Lakes to Visit Near Fort Collins
NOTE: Click here for a more updated version of this post (published July 2020), covering these lakes and others in Northern Colorado. During the heat of a Colorado summer, it’s important to have a list of nearby lakes handy. If it’s hot enough to dive into these refreshing waters, take […]
10 Things to do with Your Kids Before School Starts in Fort Collins
This post was updated on July 30, 2018 to include current information and recommendations. After three months of outdoor fun, playing all day and sleeping in, summertime is winding down and the kids are going back to school. Why not pack these last couple weeks with the most fun outings of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Northern Colorado Farmers’ Markets
NOTE: This post was updated May 2023 to include updated information for the season. The Northern Colorado region hosts two extremes. On one side, we have towering mountains, and on the other, we have flat farmland, which provides a unique combination of rocky areas to explore and fertile land to […]
Summer Date Ideas in Fort Collins
If you combine the wonderful date night ideas in Fort Collins with this region’s incredible features during the summer, you’ll create the perfect storm as you embark on an outing with your significant on a beautiful Colorado day. Check out some of our favorite summertime date activities in Fort Collins […]
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Camping in Colorado [Interactive Map]
This post was updated June 12, 2018 to include current information and recommendations. There are those fortunate people who plan their summertime camping adventure months in advance — clearing their schedules, making campsite reservations, checking the air mattress and tent for damage, preparing their campfire menus, and packing the Suburban with […]