Peak Emotions at Bear Peak

Last Saturday, my fiance, Grant, and I finally decided to tackle one of Boulder’s great peaks―the second tallest mountain on the flatiron range―Bear Peak. We are no strangers to hiking long distances, but the elevation in Colorado is no joke. Bear Peak sits at 8,461 feet and is known for being one of the toughest…

A Guide to My Weekend of Learning and Nature in Colorado

The main event of last weekend’s adventure was a trip to the Denver Zoo! With six inches of snow on the radar for Sunday, we took advantage of the gorgeous, sunny weather Saturday had to offer and made the quick drive to Denver. I started the day with my favorite Saturday morning activity ― a…

A Weekend in Colorado Springs

I recently found out that one of my friends from middle school lives in Colorado Springs—a short 1 ½ hour drive from Boulder—so I was eager to arrange a trip to see her and check out what southern Colorado has to offer. Given the nice fall temperatures, we decided a hike in the famous Garden…

A Weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park

Last month, I moved to Colorado. One of the things I’ve been most excited for about living there was being in close proximity to so many amazing hiking opportunities. While my fiancé, Grant, and I (I got engaged just before moving!) have gone on numerous hikes nearby, we had yet to pack up the tent…