Mindy Sink

Mindy Sink is a freelance guidebook author and travel writer based in Denver, CO. She is the author of "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Denver and Boulder," "Walking Denver," and the Moon Handbooks Guide to Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. Find out what she's up to at聽.

Colorado wildflower season is months away; so, why not check out an Arizona superbloom

April 11, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

This is where I found what looked more like a superbloom with nearly a forest of the classic saguaro cacti surrounded largely by the yellow-orange California poppies up and down...

The Meow Wolf tourist attraction which has been described as an "immersive, multimedia experiences" at its location in an old bowling alley in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 31, 2017. (Mark Ralston, AFP via Getty Images)

Less than 6 hours from Denver, this trippy town should be on everyone’s bucket list

March 5, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

In addition to some hot soaks and a massage, participants will take ketamine with a licensed medical provider and 鈥渢our guide鈥� for their psychedelic journey.

The big pool at Saratoga Hot Springs stays at 96-98 degrees Fahrenheit year-round and is available for guest use. (Photo by Mindy Sink/Special to The Denver Post)

Wyoming has smaller crowds, many of the same amenities as Colorado

February 3, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

For those looking to spend a little time outdoors to ski, soak in a hot springs, hit the trail, or any number of other activities, consider what抖阴ap offered in the...

During Prohibition, the popular "J-Bar" at the Hotel Jerome was converted into a soda shop. But some sneaky local folks, including members of the famed 10th Mountain Division who were training in Aspen and Leadville, figured out a way around the no booze rules: dumping a shot of bourbon into a vanilla milkshake. (Provided by Auberge Resorts Collection)

Colorado’s historic hotels are great base camps for winter fun

January 31, 2023 at 11:39 a.m.

Winter lodgings in Colorado come at just about every price point and design decade. Why not make a hotel with history part of your skiing or sledding or soaking experience?

Mountain Lion trail at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. A thick forest of evergreen trees makes this trail particularly pretty after a fresh snowfall. (Mindy Sink, Special to The Denver Post)

6 great winter hiking and snowshoe trails in Colorado

January 10, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

With snow on the ground throughout Colorado and ski season in full swing, winter hiking might seem like an odd choice of activity, or at least out of season.

Alaska vacation provides outdoor surprises, even for Coloradans

January 4, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Why would a Coloradan visit Alaska? The wonder of the aurora borealis, novelty of a reindeer "meet-and-greet," and spectacle of a hotel made of ice, for starters.

The Glenwood Hot Springs pool at dusk. (Jack Affleck, provided by Glenwood Hot Springs)

What’s new this winter at Colorado’s hot springs

November 3, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Earlier this year, 鈥淓at, Pray, Love鈥� author Elizabeth Gilbert pointed out during a talk in Denver that 鈥渞elaxed鈥� is a word she rarely hears used to describe women. 鈥淚 hear...

Playing dead with bears? Packing out poop? There are a lot of myths about the outdoors

September 26, 2022 at 2:11 p.m.

You鈥檙e all set for your next hike, backpacking trip or camping excursion, secure in your knowledge of the great outdoors. Right?

In Colorado’s North Fork Valley you can play farmer while glamping during harvest season

September 13, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

It's not too late to get your hands dirty by picking fruit on a Colorado farm.

Green Mountain Falls Skyspace -- the first public artwork by Turrell in Colorado -- was commissioned by the Historic Green Mountain Falls Foundation and was unveiled in mid-June at an art festival in the town of Green Mountain Falls, located near the base of Pikes Peak. (David Lauer Photography)

The hike to this new light-activated, immersive art installation is worth waking before sunrise

August 22, 2022 at 11:28 a.m.

鈥淗umanity has a need for wonder and connection, and skyspaces are a response to that. You can only truly understand the impact of this art by visiting it yourself."

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