MidiCi: The Neapolitan Pizza Company may have begun in Los Angeles, but the Fort Collins franchise owners, Kim and Frank Brewster, grew up right here in Colorado. “I was born and raised in Greeley. Frank was born and raised in Denver and we met at UNC,” explained Kim. After owning […]
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12 Things to Do in Fort Collins Before Summer Ends
With each changing season in Northern Colorado, we think we’ve discovered a new favorite time of year. It’s hard to choose between the snow-covered charm, the fall harvests, the spring recreation and the summer fun. But no matter which season you call your favorite, you can’t argue that there are […]
How to Celebrate Colorado Day on August 1, 2017
On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado as a state of the USA. Since then, The Centennial State has blossomed into a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, craft beer and dog lovers, mountain bikers and skiers, live music aficionados, and anyone looking for a good […]
12 Dude Ranches in Colorado You’ll Be Dreaming of This Summer
It’s no secret that Colorado is one of the best states in the country. Over the past few decades people have been flocking here to live, vacation, ski — you name it — due to the fact our state has a bit of everything, including urban oases, small town getaways, […]
How Fort Collins’ Happy Heart Farm Was Born + How They Transformed Colorado
Today, when you see Happy Heart Farm, you may think of farm dinners under the stars. Or perhaps you think of them as one of many local growers throughout Northern Colorado. But more than 30 years ago, with just over one acre of land, Dennis and Bailey Stenson changed the […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking in Northern Colorado
As a Colorado resident, it’s likely you’ve experienced a few of our thousands of meandering mountain trails. But beyond these busy hiking routes and into the high mountains lies a totally different experience — one that requires a bit more grit and energy, and a lot more preparation. Backpacking allows […]
The Ultimate Guide to Kayaking in Northern Colorado
It’s no secret that Northern Colorado is a paradise for adventure seekers. In the summer months, while the Colorado sun is nearly always shining, one of the best places to be is in the water — or on top of it! Kayaking allows you do a little bit of both (at […]
The Most Unusual Things to Order from 12 Northern Colorado Food Trucks
Like most Fort Collins locals, food trucks are one of the many things we love about summer. All you have to do to find proof is search for food truck events in town. To start, you’ll probably find the Lagoon Summer Concert Series, Tuesdays’ City Park Food Truck Rally and […]
Everything You Need to Know About The Fort Collins Ale Trail
The Fort Collins Ale Trail combines nearly everything we love about FoCo — hiking, craft beer and local philanthropy. And while you can’t really consider the Ale Trail a traditional hike, the app, the map and the reward at the end make it just as fun. As a program of the […]
8 Family Portrait Photographers in Northern Colorado You’ll Love
It’s not every day you have a newborn baby, a pair of laughing toddlers, or even your family all in one place. And for those moments — the ones you want to remember forever — you need the perfect portrait photographer. Most importantly, you need a portrait photographer who can work with […]
An Inside Look at The Gold Leaf Collective, Fort Collins’ New Hyper-Local Eatery
“I opened the Silver Seed food truck about four years ago,” explained Taylor Smith, owner and founder of The Gold Leaf Collective. “The goal was to have a restaurant eventually, but I didn’t really think it was going to happen this soon.” At the beginning of 2017, we here at […]
9 Things to Do in Northern Colorado For Outdoor Enthusiasts
We’ve mentioned this once or twice (or maybe one thousand times), but in case you don’t know already, Northern Colorado is one of the easiest places in the country to opt outside. Rocky Mountain National Park, the Cache la Poudre River and Horsetooth Reservoir are right in our backyard, after […]