What is there to do in Colorado?

I get asked this question at least once or twice a week by family and friends planning out their next vacation to Colorado. What is there to do in Colorado? The answer is: EVERYTHING! We have so many fun, inexpensive, and memorable things to do. Let’s start with the free things to do. Who doesn’t

Quandary Peak

Have you ever wanted to hike a Colorado 14er but don’t know which one to do first? Well, I’m here to help with that. See my video about Quandary here: Quandary Peak Quandary Peak is a perfect first 14er for you. It is one of the shorter and easier 14ers to hike, if there is

Deer Creek Canyon Park

See our video from this hike here: Deer Creek Canyon Hike Located in the foothills, only minutes outside of Denver, is a hike that gives some of the mountain hikes a run for their money. I give you Deer Creek Canyon. Deer Creek Canyon Park offers so many different trails for hikers and mountain bikers.

Rock Park Loop Trail – Castle Rock, CO

Check out our video from this hike: Rock Park, Castle Rock This hike is one of my family’s favorites. There are weeks that we have done it 3 or 4 times. It’s quick, easy, and it gives a good workout. Not to mention, dogs ARE allowed. So take your furry family members and hit the

Rainbow Falls 4×4 Trail – Sedalia, CO

We found this trail via Google and were so excited to take our Jeep on it! It is a pretty easy trail but you will need some good ground clearance to clear part of the trail. There are some bigger rocks that need to be cleared while going up or down a hill. It is

The Ghost Town of Independence

Located 16 miles east of Aspen in a valley is the gorgeous ghost town of Independence. The suggested donation to visit is $5 per adult. Kiddos under 18 are free. Let me say, it is absolutely worth it! You can park right off of HWY 82 then walk down to the little town. From http://www.aspenhistory.org

Turkey Track 4×4 Trail & Shooting Area – Westcreek, Colorado

Do you love 4×4 trails? Do you love shooting guns? Well, this spot is the perfect place for you! We were actually trying to go to Rainbow Falls Riding area and ended up a mile away at this hidden gem. This trail is about an hour and half from Lone Tree. We also avoided highways

Colorado’s Deadliest 14er, Long’s Peak

2am. We got about 2 hours of sleep and drove 2 hours to get to the Long’s Peak Trailhead. My husband had summited Colorado’s deadliest mountain many times before. This was my first attempt. Getting started early is a must; therefore, headlamps are also a must. You need to be off the summit by noon

Spruce Mountain Trail-Larkspur, Colorado

Chances are if you’ve ever driven south on I-25 to Colorado Springs, then you’ve seen this majestic mountain hidden along the Gap. What you may not know is that you can hike to the top. Spruce Mountain Trail can either be a 5.5 mile loop trail all the way up to an 8.5 mile loop

Quail Lake, Colorado Springs

Are you looking for a short, GORGEOUS, and easy family hike? If your answer is yes, then this is the hike for you. Even if you don’t want to do this hike now, it needs to be on your bucket list. Why? Just check out the photos. Seriously. Write it down or better yet, just