While I love pulling up in a vehicle to a campsite and unloading right there, there’s something extra rewarding and enjoyable about backcountry camping where you have to park at a trailhead and hike your gear in. If you’ve never gone backpacking or camping in the backcountry, it can seem daunting, so we’ve made a […]

Until recently, I have always sought the safety of traveling as a group. I rarely hiked alone, rarely drove anywhere over two hours away without a buddy, and would end up sitting at home if no friends had the day off. I love adventuring with others, there is nothing like sharing a sunset with close […]

Colorado is known for its diverse wildlife, which includes several species of fox. Visitors and residents of the state may be able to see various types of foxes, including red foxes, gray foxes, swift foxes, and kit foxes. These foxes have distinct characteristics that allow them to survive and thrive in a variety of environments. […]

Even if you’ve been around Boulder County just a little while, you probably have noticed a lot of places and businesses called Left Hand: Left Hand Brewery (a favorite of the writer’s), Left Hand Creek, Left Hand Canyon, etc. These places and the town, school, and mountain called Niwot are named in honor of the […]

Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Yesterday, the City and County of Denver deemed liquor stores and dispensaries non-essential in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus by shutting down more and more businesses. This plan backfired in as little as 30 minutes a crowds swarmed to stock up before the shutdown, causing huge crowds and fear from owners who […]

As the weather gets warmer, the time is now to hit the trails and see some beautiful natural wonders. Lucky for you, there are plenty within an hour or two of Boulder that will make the trip totally worth it. 1. Eldorado Falls For a lovely hike close to home, head to Walker Ranch and […]

In Colorado, these small and colorful finches are fairly common. Fortunately, American Goldfinches are easy to attract to bird feeders! Try feeding them their favorite foods, sunflower kernels and Nyjer seed, which few other birds consume. photo credit: Lenny Frieling