Colorado
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Mini Adventures: Rifle Falls State Park
Rifle, Colorado gets a bad rap for various reasons, but believe me when I tell you it’s worth a second look! We were at Rifle Gap State Park recently for a group campout, and decided to spend a morning at Rifle Falls. We’d heard it was beautiful, and that part is definitely true. Rifle Falls State Park is tiny. After entering the gate, drive past 8-10 campsites and park to walk to the falls. It’s about a 50 meter walk, so make sure you bring all your gear (just kidding!). If you’re traveling with little ones or anyone who is mobility-impaired, this could be a great hike. The path is…
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Mini-Adventures: Winter Night Hikes
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Gear Review: Hala Atcha 9’6″
Specs: 2018 Hala Atcha 9’6″ (Length: 9’6″, Width: 36″, Thickness: 6″) MSRP: $1299 How it performs: Five stars in this department! The reason we love the Atcha is because it performs well on the river. It’s stable and responds well. We are not professional paddlers by any means, and this board suits are family well. Why we like it: See above. The Atcha has a retractable center fin, which is fantastic on land and in the water. We also love that Hala is a local brand based in Steamboat Springs. Above all, the quality of this board is top notch. Where to buy: Hala has a storefront in Steamboat at…
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Walking Across Colorado: Preparation Time!
When he was six years old, my oldest son said to me, “Mom, I want to walk across Colorado.” Talk about music to a backpacking mama’s soul! I loved this idea, and researched it enough to know that there was no way we could do that at that point in our lives (physically we could have done it, but other factors like earning an income took precedence). The idea stuck, though, and we pondered for a year or two…. We looked at the Colorado Trail, which starts in the Front Range and terminates near Durango. It doesn’t technically go all the way across the state, but it’s a pretty amazing…
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Mountain Biking The 18 Road in Fruita, Colorado
The 18 Road in the North Fruita Desert of Colorado is our favorite family mountain biking area. Most of the trails aren’t super long, and difficulty ranges from fairly simple to fairly intense. It’s great for anyone from little guys on balance bikes all the way to their hard-charging moms and dads. When you go, you’ll want to camp at the North Fruita Desert Campground, which is 11 miles outside of town and easy to find. It’s an easy-going place, and it’s right in the center of the action, staying there is ideal for some. The campground is first-come first-serve, so get there early if you think it might be…
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