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There are a lot of outdoor recreation options in Colorado, including swimming in the summertime. But if you don't have a pool or you want to swim in nature, you can choose from the different swimming holes all around the state. Here are six of the most popular ones to pick from, depending on where you're located and exactly what you're looking for. 1) Jackson Lake Up in Colorado's northeast...

If you like to take your Jeep or other off-road vehicle out and about in the wild, you're probably always looking for new 4x4 trails to explore. Fortunately, living in Colorado doesn't disappoint when it comes to the opportunity for outdoor activity and off-road trails. Here are four of the best trails to travel. Colorado State Forest Looking for moose or other wildlife? You've come to the right...

Hiking is a big part of outdoor recreation in Colorado. There are a number of places to hike, depending on the views you want and how difficult of a hike you're looking for. Here are five of the best places, from the Front Range to the Western Slope, where you can hike Colorado and enjoy the beauty it has to offer. 1) Hanging Lake Hike This is a relatively short hike, but that doesn't mean it...

Monarch Mountain is a quaint and remote ski “resort” that sits on the continental divide about two hours east of Montrose Colorado. The term “resort” is relative in that this is not necessarily a destination ski-in ski-out poo-poo noses-up kind of place. Monarch Mountain dubs itself ,“Real Colorado Skiing”, and I am one to agree. There are not many places left where you can see a local...