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From the Great Outdoors

March 1, 2025

A bird call pierces the crisp morning air near my cabin in the Poudre Canyon. “Ping! Ping! Ping!” Living on...

Get Outside is your destination for discovering the best outdoor adventures Colorado has to offer.

At Colorado Country Life, we believe that exploring our state is the best way to connect with its breathtaking landscapes, hidden gems, and vibrant communities.

From serene mountain escapes to lively small-town festivals, our stories showcase the best destinations, activities, and travel tips for all types of outdoor activities. Whether you’re hiking a scenic trail, discovering local eateries, or planning a weekend getaway, we have you covered.

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More outdoor adventures...

The Case for Homemade Jerky

February 1, 2025

It’s a gloomy winter day in the Colorado foothills, but it’s pretty cozy down here in the basement by the fireplace where I’m tying flies and searching Google to find out how ducks and geese can dangle their feet in...

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If the Snowshoe Fits

January 2, 2025

Just because we live in Colorado doesn’t mean we all ski. Sure, it’s a great winter sport, but I don’t love it enough to endure the weekend crowds and traffic gridlock, let alone the high prices of lift tickets and...

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Hut Trips with Kids

December 2, 2024

Like many new parents, when our friend clan started procreating, we kept right on doing what we did before being saddled with children. Foremost come winter: going on hut trips, where the whole family skis into a cozy cabin with...

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Exotic Turkey Recipes and Mixed Bag Musings

November 1, 2024

I was assigned the honor of roasting the holiday turkey for our multifamily Thanksgiving dinner this year, so I’ve been surfing the net and watching the cooking channels for a clever new recipe to try out on the relatives. Talk...

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Feathered – Fine and Fierce

October 2, 2024

Editor's Note We heard from a Poudre Valley REA member and reader in mid-October who correctly identified the bird pictured with the article as an immature Cooper's Hawk, not a Red-tailed Hawk. We appreciate our "hawk-eyed" readers who are able...

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Devil’s Head Hiking

September 3, 2024

Devil’s Head is one of the more recognizable peaks on the Front Range, being the most prominent feature on the horizon between Mount Blue Sky to the north and Pikes Peak to the south. The rocky outcrop stands high above...

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