Hiking trails are an integral part of hiking. They provide a way to safely get from one place to another without getting lost or running into any dangerous obstacles on the trail. There are many different types of hiking trails, but they all have some things in common-they need to be well designed and constructedContinue reading “How Hiking Trails Are Made”
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How to Have the Perfect Elopement in The Rocky Mountains
An elopement is a simple, intimate ceremony that has been around since the 1800s. The Rocky Mountains are one of the most popular destinations for elopements in the United States! This blog post will answer all of your questions about Rocky Mountain Elopements by outlining the steps you need to take to make sure yourContinue reading “How to Have the Perfect Elopement in The Rocky Mountains”
Which Hiking Boots To Buy?
A Comprehensive Guide & Our Recommendations! The best hiking boots are the perfect companion for hiking lovers. But which hiking boots to buy? Let’s discover more in this post. Introduction Anyone who loves hiking needs the best hiking boots. It is not that easy to choose the best one out of many brands and typesContinue reading “Which Hiking Boots To Buy?”
Rocky Mountain National Park – Estes Park, CO – Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, Dream Lake & Emerald Lake
The Bear Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park is located at the end of Bear Lake Road, 9 miles from Highway 36. Due to its extreme popularity you may want to consider using a free park shuttle during peak tourist season or carpooling with others who are going there too! During peak seasons thereContinue reading “Rocky Mountain National Park – Estes Park, CO – Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, Dream Lake & Emerald Lake”
Will Hiking Help You Lose Weight?
Are you ready to start your weight loss journey, or looking to shed a few pounds? You may wonder if hiking is a good way to lose weight. Some people think that hiking is too slow paced to get good cardio or fat burn, but that is far from the truth. Hiking is a greatContinue reading “Will Hiking Help You Lose Weight?”
St. Mary’s Glacier – Clear Creek County, Colorado
This was one of the trails that a lot of our friends, and locals told us we had to check out. It is super popular so expect crowds. We arrived at the trailhead parking lot at 7:45 AM and there were only a few other cars in the parking lot. There is a $5 feeContinue reading “St. Mary’s Glacier – Clear Creek County, Colorado”
Staunton State Park – Pine, CO – Mason Creek and Staunton Ranch Trail Loop
The Staunton State Park is a hiking paradise, located in Pine Colorado. The hiking trails are easy enough for beginners and are filled with wildlife to keep hiking enthusiasts interested. Some of the many things you can do at this state park include day hiking, camping, fishing, biking on mountain bike trails – there’s evenContinue reading “Staunton State Park – Pine, CO – Mason Creek and Staunton Ranch Trail Loop”
Arapaho National Forest – Idaho Springs, Colorado – Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Trail
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain was recently re-named honoring a native translator. This amazing person, AKA Owl Woman, was an important member of the Cheyenne tribe during the early 1800s. She helped ease tensions between her tribe and the “newcomers” prior to the government ordered Sand Creek Massacre during the Colorado War. We took Old S-Pass Road fromContinue reading “Arapaho National Forest – Idaho Springs, Colorado – Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Trail”
Arapaho National Forest – Idaho Springs, Colorado – Chief Mountain Trail
This is a 2.8 mile out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, CO. The peak has amazing 360 views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains including Pikes Peak. We got to the trailhead at 7am the Sunday before Labor Day and there were only a few cars on the side of the road when weContinue reading “Arapaho National Forest – Idaho Springs, Colorado – Chief Mountain Trail”
Mount Falcon Park – Morrison, Colorado – Castle Trail Loop, Meadow Trail And Turkey Trot
We hit the trail early in the morning! Trail is well marked and easy to navigate. We saw a couple of deer first thing in the morning 🙂 There were a lot of people hiking and biking on the trail even at sunrise on a Saturday. There are some great views at the top andContinue reading “Mount Falcon Park – Morrison, Colorado – Castle Trail Loop, Meadow Trail And Turkey Trot”
Really Good Hiking 