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Adventure Mile High Fun September 11, 2019

Indoor Thrills: Denver Area Rock Climbing

Denver’s Front Range offers an abundance of outdoor adventure sports, such as rock climbing, but don’t overlook the many indoor …

Pure Mile High Fun May 2, 2019

Long before tourists arrived, a lone Englishwoman explored the vastness of what is now Rocky Mountain National Park. Isabella Bird’s …

Local Mile High Fun November 24, 2017

No matter the time of year, foods are everywhere…fresh strawberries, Rocky Ford melons, Palisade peaches, freshly collected honey. Fresh local …

Adventure Mile High Fun October 18, 2017

I love snowshoeing. I love the sound of nothing but aluminum crampons crunching over a packed trail, and, even better, …

Local Mile High Fun October 16, 2017

When you think of bed and breakfasts or a Colorado inn, you typically think of an old renovated house in …

Local Mile High Fun October 13, 2017

A visit to Rocky Mountain National Park often means staying in adjacent Estes Park. But you can ditch the big …

Adventure Mile High Fun September 15, 2017

If you glance to your right while driving west along Interstate 70, you can see the whole town of Idaho …

Local Mile High Fun September 13, 2017

One hour west of Denver, the historic towns of Central City and Black Hawk still tell the story of Colorado’s …

Local Mile High Fun August 30, 2017

Visitors to Celestial Seasonings in Boulder can tour the factory and also enjoy original art, shop for tea-related goodies and …

Local Mile High Fun August 23, 2017

Fort Collins may not be the first place that pops into mind when you think “weekend getaway,” but maybe it …

Pure Mile High Fun July 31, 2017

One of Colorado’s more attractive scenes is St. Mary’s Glacier, located in Clear Creek County, less than an hour’s drive …

Local Mile High Fun June 28, 2017

Boulder is known for many things: The Flatirons, Pearl Street, the University of Colorado Buffaloes. But there is something else …

Adventure Mile High Fun June 12, 2017

Lions and tigers and bears – plus wolves, bobcats, coyotes and other large carnivores – call the Wild Animal Sanctuary …

Museums Mile High Fun June 2, 2017

The tidy city of Loveland is known for its sculpture shows every August. But, make no mistake, this city serves …

Nestled in the charming town of Fort Collins lies a boutique gourmet wine shop called The Cellar. I went to …