Heather Balogh Rochfort
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Try these 5 Colorado mountain towns for a quieter getaway
Summer is here, and with it comes the mob of visitors heading to the hills for a glimpse of the purple mountain majesties.

7 of Colorado’s best waterfalls that are off the beaten path
From Vail to Telluride, here are some of the best waterfalls around Colorado.

6 of the best mountain biking trails on the Western Slope
The Western Slope has world-renowned singletrack, dry sandstone, and a plethora of wineries for post-ride imbibement.

This is Colorado’s most famous abandoned ski area
Colorado has more than 100 abandoned ski areas. Here's how to ski the most famous one.

9 of Colorado’s best winter festivals
Colorado boasts a bevy of winter festivals to draw you outside in celebration of all things winter. Here are the best ones.

Colorado’s first mountain biker-only trail is epic — and kinda terrifying
Are you gnarly enough?

Colorado’s first women-focused kickboxing studio likes to beat up “Bob”
For when you need a little less zen and a lot more aggression.

Why women-only adventure travel is surging
Registrations for REI's women-specific travel adventures -- which launched two years ago -- more than doubled from 2018 to 2019.

Mountain biking trails that’ll get you home in time for dinner
Want to go for a ride but still be back in time for dinner? Here's where you should go.

Eight colorful hikes around the U.S. — including one in Colorado — in honor of National Wildflower Week
A list of hikes of varying lengths and on differing terrains – but all follow trails rich with wildflowers during peak viewing season.