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Courtney Holden

Articles By Courtney Holden

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The 7 Best Colorado Gifts for Kids

Give the gifts of coding, exploring, and learning—and yes, having fun too—with these holiday shopping ideas for the littles on your list.

The 10 Best Colorado Gifts for Plant Lovers

For the landscape-loving, green-thumbed plant mama or plant daddy in your life.

The 10 Best Colorado Gifts for Cyclists

Whether you’re shopping for a singletrack shredder, a consistent commuter, or something in between, we have an idea for your favorite two-wheel obsessive.

Kids rifling through their Christmas stockings

The 12 Best Colorado-Inspired Stocking Stuffers

The smallest, most awesome Colorado gifts of the year.

The 10 Best Colorado Gifts for Less Than $25

Shopping on a budget? Here, our favorite wallet-friendly presents of the year.

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The 10 Best Colorado Gifts for Travelers

From mountain-ready totes to Colorado-themed snack supplies, we’ve got ideas for every traveler in your life.

Uphilling at Buttermilk.

Everything You Need to Know About Uphilling at Colorado Ski Resorts

Looking to skip the lift lines and tackle a lung-busting workout—and maybe even earn some fresh tracks down your favorite resort runs to boot? Try skinning up one–or all!–of Colorado’s ski resorts. Here’s how.

5 Megawatt Displays to See at the Inaugural Aurora Borealis Festival

From a re-creation of the Northern Lights to an 11,000-square-foot luminarium, the event’s interactive art exhibitions celebrate light and color.

A skier at Purgatory Mountain in Colorado

What’s New at Colorado’s Ski Resorts This Season

New lifts, exciting eats, sustainability efforts, even parking improvements: Here’s what’s fresh at our favorite spots to ski and ride.

Meet the Community Development Firm That’s Spent the Past 20 Years Shaping the Denver Skyline

Urban Villages founder Grant McCargo reflects on two decades of creating some of the most recognizable buildings and blocks in the Mile High City.

7 (Safe) Ways To See the Elk Rut in Estes Park This Fall

Autumn is upon us, which means it’s time for Colorado’s favorite display of mammalian machismo.

Pepper Pong set up on a table near the Blue River in Colorado

Pepper Pong Isn’t Just a Fun, New Game—It Promotes Community and Combats Addiction

A table tennis spinoff, this portable, play-anywhere sport comes with a message of hope.

8 Leaf-Peeping Mountain Getaways You Should Take This Fall

From glamping on a ranch covered in color to soaking in the views from a heated mineral pool, here are eight destinations that put the “awe” in autumn.

Should Your Skincare Change Based on the Climate? This New Brand Thinks So.

Golden-based Paracas makes specially formulated serums for outdoor lovers in coastal, alpine, and desert environments.

Move Over, Merino: Alpacas Are the New ‘It’ Girl in Outdoor Apparel

This odor-resistant, moisture-wicking, and thermoregulating wool is the star of Boulder-based outdoor brand Paka’s products.

The 9 Best Colorado Adventures to Get Dad for Father’s Day

Socks and ties are so passé. Instead, gift Dad one of these experiences this year.

White houses and blue sea in Cadaques, Costa Brava, Spain

Why Did Global Self-Guided Tour Operator Macs Adventure Choose Colorado for its North American Headquarters?

Hint: It has something to do with how our denizens spend their weekends.

5 Fun Front Range Learning Activities for Kids This Summer

Sneak some vegetables into their summer-fun diet with these discreetly academic activities.

A man wearing a JAX Outdoor Gear, Farm & Ranch shirt is fishing in Colorado

Our 5 Favorite Local Outdoor Stores In and Around Denver

These gear shops all have Colorado roots dating back five or more years. Here’s what makes their biz unique and what summer equipment and clothing their teams are pining after this summer.

Howdy Pardner: This New Colorado Gear Company Wants You to Try Cowboy Camping

Boulder-based Born Outdoor sends a wake-up call to the gear industry with its new take on the old-school bedroll.

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