Are you ready for a suburban winter hike that doesn't require a lot of preparation? Look no further than Highlands Ranch, Colorado. When temperatures drop, snow falls, and ice forms on trails, hiking might not seem very appealing. But with some preparation, a winter hike in … [Read more...] about Highlands Ranch Winter Hikes: 9 Suburban Hikes for Snow and Ice Season
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Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park: See Rocks, Ruins, and More
Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park can take many forms. It may be a walk on the canyon rim, looking down the valley and out to the prairie land of Douglas County. But it can also be a trek into the canyon and along Cherry Creek to a charming waterfall. Maybe itās a hike to … [Read more...] about Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park: See Rocks, Ruins, and More
14 Reasons to Hike in Staunton State ParkĀ
Coloradoās Staunton State Park is a hikerās playground. Twenty-nine miles (48 km) of trails include easy loops around fishing ponds, 1200-foot (366 m) climbs to epic overlooks, and everything in between. So whether youāre partial to grassy meadows, waterfalls, or geological … [Read more...] about 14 Reasons to Hike in Staunton State ParkĀ
Paint Mines Interpretive Park: How and Why to HikeĀ It
Hiking in the Paint Mines Interpretive Park takes you through colorful rock formations sculpted by the forces of wind and water. This El Paso County, Colorado, open space might not look like much from a distance, but trekking into and around the exposed sandstone is a must-do … [Read more...] about Paint Mines Interpretive Park: How and Why to HikeĀ It
Littleton’s Crabapple Route: Miles of Spring Blooms
Littletonās Crabapple Route showcases thousands of blooming crabapple trees along seven miles (11.3 km) of city streets every spring for just a couple of weeks. So where did these trees come from, and why is there a Crabapple Route in Littleton? Keep reading to learn about this … [Read more...] about Littleton’s Crabapple Route: Miles of Spring Blooms