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Hey Reader! Fall is here, and the first hints of color are showing in the high country. Colorado’s peak hasn’t hit yet, but it’s expected earlier than usual this year—so now’s the time to start watching your favorite spots and planning your leaf-peeping road trip. 🍁 Colorado: The northern part of the state turns first, and a few trees in Rocky Mountain National Park are already changing. Peak is still a ways off, but lower elevations will follow in the next couple of weeks. Here's your...
Hey Reader! If you haven't noticed by now, I'm a sucker for a turquoise lake hike—but it's even better when it's surrounded by colorful mountains. That’s exactly what you get at Lake Chihuahua, an underrated yet stunning alpine lake tucked away in Colorado’s high country, less than 2 hours from Denver. I didn’t include it in my “Best Turquoise Lakes” previous roundup—not because it didn’t earn a spot, but because it amazed me so much that I felt deserved its own feature. This trail has: ✅...
Hey Reader! Got an extra day off and a case of wanderlust? Here are a few Fourth of July weekend hiking trip ideas to make the most of the long holiday. If you're like me and loose track of days, the Fourth of July falls on Friday this year—so those of you in the U.S. get a built-in 3-day weekend. Pro tip: start your drive Thursday evening after traffic dies down to maximize your play time. These ideas work for general outdoor lovers at all hiking levels, but if you're looking for a...