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Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park's 30 Best Hikes
It's no surprise that Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular parks in the country. If you love mountains, this is the place for you. From lush, wooded forests full of wildlife to the alpine tundra and sky-high peaks, the park has a wide variety of terrain waiting for you to explo...Read more -
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25 Beautiful Alpine Lakes in Colorado
Did you know that Colorado is home to over 2,000 lakes? Seriously...over 2,000! Many of these lakes are nestled between some of the most incredible mountain scenery you'll ever lay eyes on, making them ideal for golden hour photoshoots. From short day hikes close to the city to multi-day backpack...Read more -
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25 Places in Colorado You’ll Want to Camp
Colorado is one state that you absolutely need to add to to your camping bucket list. Home to the Rocky Mountains, pristine alpine lakes, starry skies and (if you go in the next few weeks) some of the most stunning displays of fall foliage you’ll ever see, Colorado is a camping paradise. So where...Read more -
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The 10 Best Hikes In Colorado
You can be sure that the hikes of this majestic state are some of the best in the world. Climb grand mountain peaks, meander through fields of beautiful wildflowers, walk amongst wonderful wildlife, or just hang out at a gorgeous alpine lake. Colorado hikes have it all and they never disappoint. ...Read more -
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5 Trail to Tavern Hikes in Colorado's Front Range
There's nothing sweeter than a day spent in the mountains with friends followed by a delicious meal and a well-earned beer. Colorado's Front Range is one of the very best destinations for folks who need to get their nature fix on a daily basis but don't have time to get out of town (it also does...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
24 Perfect Hours in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is perhaps the best known town in the Rocky Mountains. Chock full of professional athletes and world-class scientific institutions, it also boasts unparalleled access to the outdoors, intricate bike paths, and a never-ending plethora of delicious breweries, restaurants and coffee shops. ...Read more -
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10 Surprisingly Stellar Waterfalls In Colorado
All that dry air up there means almost none of the famous greenery surrounding falls in the Pacific Northwest. What Colorado doesn't have in waterfalls though, it more than makes up for in high mountain vistas. Luckily those tall peaks have created some pretty unique spots in the centennial state...Read more -
Great Sand Dunes, Colorado
5 Photography Tips for 24 Hours at Great Sand Dunes National Park
Boasting the tallest sand dunes in North America dropped upon a melting pot of ecosystems, this young national park is a photographer's dream. Read these five tips to make the most out of your limited time there! 1. Get there before first light. For photography buffs, this one seems obvious. ...Read more -
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Camp for Free: A Quick Guide to Dispersed Camping in Colorado
Reserving a campsite in advance has its pros: a guaranteed spot, close proximity to trails and outdoor features, and amenities like showers and bathrooms. But in some popular Colorado areas, these prime campsites can set you back upwards of $45 a night; a pretty costly way to spend a weekend, esp...Read more -
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The Top 10 Places For Fall Leaves In Colorado
Many of us are excited about the arrival of autumn and all that comes with it...the crisp air, cool temperatures, bluebird days, and perhaps most important of all - mountainsides turning gold. The fall colors in Colorado are very different than many of the places to the east. In Colorado, there i...Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
A Weekend Adventure Guide to Crested Butte, Colorado
Check out more photos from the weekend on my website! Camping: Variety of camping on Slate River Rd. - primitive and uniformed (Oh Be Joyful) campgrounds. The road goes back about 15 miles up to Paradise Divide, where it starts to swerve back down toward Gothic with camping the whole way just ...Read more -
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10 Photos That Will Make You Add Lime Creek to Your Colorado Adventure List
If you've lived in the Colorado's Vail Valley long enough, you've probably heard about Lime Creek. But to those of us who are not accustomed to the Valley it's most likely an unheard-of adventure oasis. Just past Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle, Colorado, you'll take a dirt road back about 24 mi...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Up High on the Down Low: 72 Hours of Outdoor Adventure in Breckenridge, Fall Edition
If you have ever visited Breckenridge, Colorado in the fall, then you have likely experienced the euphoria that comes with the golden leaves, crisp air, and the all-around happiness of locals and visitors alike. Here is a 72 hour plan to achieve your own high level of stoke in one of the coolest ...Read more -
Rocky Mountain, Colorado
8 Awesome hikes on the East Side of Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is just an hour's drive from Boulder and an hour and a half from Denver. I spent this last summer working in Colorado and did a lot of hiking on the park's East Side. These were my favorites: 1. Flattop Mountain and Hallett Peak Distance: 9.73 milesElevation: 3...Read more -
Telluride, Colorado
72 Hours in Telluride: Summer & Fall Edition
“You come for the skiing but you stay for the Summer.” - Charlie Haaker. Sure, Telluride is a picturesque, Switzerland-like ski town tucked away in a remote corner of Colorado in the San Juan Mountains, but as anyone who has visited knows: it is no homogenous Aspen, and it has a unique culture ...Read more -
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Behind the Scenes of a Backcountry Photoshoot
So I'm one of the lucky few who get to put "backcountry photographer" on my resume. While I fully acknowledge how dang cool it is to earn my income from hiking and camping, the reality means long, cold nights by myself. For a recent project photographing a 4-season tent I hiked in to Lake Isabel...Read more
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