Beginner’s Guides

Campground Guide: Saddlehorn at Colorado National Monument

The location can’t be beat (the National Monument is one of Colorado’s must stunning hidden gems), but the campground’s sites can be hit or miss. If you’re in a tent, a lot of the tent pads tend to be VERY close together and don’t offer much privacy. If you’re in a trailer, van, or camper,… Read more
Spring Running Gear Sales

Spring is the perfect time to stock up on gear at a discount. Winter gear like mittens and gloves are on sale. Fleece running tights, vests, and jackets are discounted. And last year’s shoes are on clearance too. There’s nothing wrong with buying last year’s anything, particularly if it works for you. Shoes are sometimesContinue… Read more
Is Valmont Bike Park Good for Toddlers?

Can you take a toddler to Valmont BIke Park and still have fun? As with all kid-related questions, the answer is “it depends!” Valmont Park mostly caters to school-age or older riders. The toddler options are totally appropriate for toddlers who like to pick up a little bit of speed and who don’t need youContinue… Read more
Beginner Campground Guide: Gateway RV Park in Carbondale, CO

Sandwiched between Aspen and Glenwood Springs, your options are endless for outdoor activities. Neither location is known for its affordability, so staying at Gateway makes a normally splurge-y destination much more budget-friendly. Read more
Beginner’s Guide to the Best Running Stroller

Baby gear companies lead you to believe you have to get a stroller for every scenario: a running stroller, a walking stroller, a travel stroller, a convertible bassinet, etc etc etc. My spouse and I were philosophically opposed to accumulating a bunch of cumbersome sh*t for our new babe. I wanted ONE stroller to do… Read more
Beginner Campground Guide: Chatfield Lake State Park

Chatfield Lake State Park is a great off-season escape for trailer or RV camping. It’s a particularly good place if you’re a trailer/RV newbie like my family! We chose Chatfield for our first outing because it was easily accessible from 470, had pull-through campsites, and was also close to civilization in case we needed to… Read more