Views, high speed, thrills, and laughs. Can you think of a better way to spend your free time in Denver than zip lining through the mountains? No matter the season, zip lining offers year round fun around the mile high city. Zip lining is a rain/snow or shine activity that will take around 2-3 hours depending on the tour you choose. It's a perfect activity for friends, dates, or families. Finding a zip lining tour around Denver is easier than you think. There are a few really great … [Read more...]
Go Explore: Day Hiking Horsetooth Mountain Park in Colorado
Since moving to Colorado this summer, exploration and adventure has been a common theme in the Ekmark household. For my birthday this year, my wife planned an awesome weekend trip to Fort Collins, Colorado. Visiting the town of Fort Collins is great for any weekend adventurer. For now, I'll focus on those day hiker needs, such as finding some quick food and great beer. If you're looking for that info, you can skip to the bottom. Where Is Horsetooth Mountain Park? We left from downtown Fort … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Devils Head Fire Lookout Hike
A Quick Day Hike Near Denver, CO Our friend said, "this is one of the first places I recommend taking visitors when they want to go do something around Denver." One of the great things about living in Denver is the abundance of day hike opportunities, so we decided to check it out! Devils Head is located in Pike National Forest, just 45 miles south of Denver. It takes about an hour to get there, but that's mostly because of the dirt road you will have to drive for about 10 miles (I'll get to … [Read more...]
Day Hiking Saint Mary’s Glacier: A Quick Guide to Colorado Fun
When you live in metro Denver, Colorado, fun is just a short drive, hike, or train ride away. Saint Mary's Glacier sits at just around 1 hour away from Denver, so I couldn't pass it up this weekend for a quick day hike. I've only lived in Colorado for a few weeks now, but the theme is pretty consistent; Life here is pretty good. Even the morning weather reporters say cheesy things like, "well it's another beautiful day, because well, it's Colorado of course!" Quick Facts About Saint … [Read more...]
Backpack Like a Pro, or How to Not Be a City Slicker
Camping is a unique experience. You are consciously choosing to leave your bed, electricity, running water, and oven behind. What you receive is the opportunity to breathe fresh air, pack down to the essentials, and view life through a different lens. There are several different ways we can define the camping experience (car camping, glamping, etc), but I'm going to focus on helping you take an overnight backpacking trip. Instead of the usual park-the-car-and-set-up-a-tent , I'm going to … [Read more...]