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A day of vigorous winter adventure deserves an evening of cozy relaxation, and that’s exactly what’s on the menu at any one of these Cañon City restaurants. Each pick on our list has its special charm, while all feature a mood-boosting atmosphere and epic food. Chicago Bob’s BBQ If cozy…

Flowers and candy can be rad, but they’re not likely to melt your adventurous partner’s heart. You need a Valentine’s Day gift that does more than smell or taste good. Give your adrenaline seeker the gift of a thrilling and romantic adventure with one of these unique Valentine’s Day gifts.…

To get the true Buena Vista experience, you need three things: the love of adventure, nature to explore, and a groovy place to call home. If we didn’t live here already, we’d definitely go for one of these four awesome places to stay in Buena Vista. Surf Chateau While we…

As much as we love hitting the slopes in the winter, we all need a break from the lift lines and moguls every once in a while. If you want a different way to take in the views of snow-capped peaks and pine trees, snowshoeing is the way to go.…

While we’re all for the most rollicking Colorado adventures, we also dig the downtime. In fact, you can’t keep up a high-energy, high-thrill adventure schedule without taking ample time to give your body a chance to unwind, revamp, and relax. Our favorite spots to rejuvenate by far are the best…

Even if you spend your winters shredding the slopes and your summers trekking up every mountain in sight, you probably feel like you could’ve conquered more of Mother Nature this year. As all nature lovers know, it’s hard to fit enough awesome outdoor activities in the year. If your goal…

Outdoor enthusiasts rarely need an excuse to head outside, although the shimmery array of holiday lights throughout Colorado serve up a sensational one. Check out five of our favorite light set-ups, which we rank as the best Christmas light displays in Colorado. Blossoms of Light, Denver A post shared by…

Do you have someone in your life who is always off on an outdoor adventure? Whether they’re obsessed with shredding the slopes or riding rapids, they’ll love nothing more than an outdoor-themed gift for the holidays. To help you out with your shopping this year, we’ve put together a list…

Here at American Adventure, we’re lucky that we have an amazing crew every summer to guide our white water rafting trips and give our guests an unbeatable rafting experience. While we all wish we could raft year-round, the freezing Colorado winters end our season in September. Once we close up…