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Just a Colorado Gal

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Family Glamping: Yurt Life at Snow Mountain Ranch

Iceland on a budget
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Iceland on a Budget

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10 Lessons in 14 Weeks

How to Choose the Best Tent for Backpacking
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How to Choose the Best Tent for Backpacking

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A Pregnancy Guide to Outdoor Gear

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My Four Favorite National Parks

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Hiking New Zealand: Mueller Hut

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You’re Not Better Than Anyone

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Backcountry Skiing for Beginners: The Gear

    Best of: Colorado’s Romantic Outdoor Spots

    ‘Tis the season of hearts, cupids and a whole lotta pink and red! Dare I suggest it’s a great time for Colorado’s romantic outdoor spots to celebrate that amore?!

    If you’re looking for somewhere sweet to spend the national holiday of love, take a look at the five suggestions below. I’ve got something for everyone from train rides to backcountry huts and even kissing rocks.

    Colorado’s Romantic Outdoor Spots

    But not everyone wants chocolates, roses and a candlelit dinner. For us outdoorsy types, a thoughtfully planned mountain excursion or a sweet-yet-simple picnic is just as romantic. Thankfully, this state has a litany of amorous hot spots and I’m here to share my favorite of Colorado’s romantic outdoor spots . What would you add to the list?

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    Flip the Script on Female Empowerment in the Outdoor Industry

    I can’t tell you how many times men have stopped me on the trail and said, “Good for you!”…

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    Inside the Diversity Pledge: How Camber Outdoors Got It Wrong

    If you glance at press releases and outdoor industry news, today marks a big deal: Camber Outdoors announced their…

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    Family Glamping: Yurt Life at Snow Mountain Ranch

    Maybe it’s because I’m closer to 40 than 30. Or maybe it’s because life with a baby means I…

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    A Romantic Getaway: WildSpring Guest Habitat

    Looking for a romantic getaway this weekend? WildSpring Guest Habitat should be at the top of your list!

  • lifestyle

    From Landscaping to Writing: A Lifelong Career in the Outdoors

    This is a sponsored post in partnership with the National Association of Landscape Professionals. All thoughts and opinions are…

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    Come Join Us at the Getaway 5K!

    This is a sponsored post by Getaway 5K and VocalPoint. Thoughts and opinions are my own. You know what?…

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    Backpacking with a Baby: 6 Tips To Get You Started

    Guys, we did it. We went backpacking with a baby not once but TWICE on our road trip. And,…

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    Home.

    I awoke in a tent mashed near the top of California’s Ebbett’s Pass, yellow-filtered sunlight streaming through the small…

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Hi, I'm Heather! Born and raised in Colorado, I call the western slope home. This blog is full of stories about my adventures, mishaps and discoveries in the mountains of Colorado and around the world. I look forward to sharing my love for outdoor adventure with you!

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