This post was updated January 17, 2019 to include current information and recommendations. Valentine’s Day is the most romantic holiday of the year no matter where you are in the United States, but in the Sweetheart City, the single day is turned into a full month of celebration. Home to the […]
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The 10 Reasons Fort Collins Was Named One of America’s Happiest Cities
In 2017, National Geographic, Gallup and New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner ranked the 25 happiest cities in America. The study measured 15 metrics including everything from eating healthy and financial security to civic engagement and even dental checkups. Each factor influences residents’ feelings of security and happiness. Now […]
Meet the Women Behind 12 of Our Favorite Colorado Breweries
In 2014, a Stanford University study found that out of 1,700 active breweries surveyed, only 4% had a female head brewer or brewmaster. Despite that statistic, the number of female brewers, owners and even head brewers in the Colorado craft beer industry has exploded in the past four years. While […]
9 Local Fort Collins Places You Can Go to Cheat on Your Diet That Are Actually Worth It
Isn’t it a shame how diets often cut out things like towering burgers, quarter-pound cookies, fried chicken and caramel coconut cheesecakes? If you’re like us, you’ve probably planned a few cheat days into your resolution to eat healthier in the new year. And we know just where to go to […]
9 Stunning Homes for Sale in Loveland, Colorado
Loveland is a unique community nestled in the Rocky Mountains that offers attractions for artists, mountaineers, foodies and view-seekers alike. As such, the homes and design styles in the Sweetheart City’s neighborhoods range from lodge luxury to Tuscan villa to countryside charm. We rounded up the beautiful homes displaying each […]
The Best Seasonal Menus From Fort Collins Restaurants, Ranked
Recently, the farm-to-table trend arrived in Fort Collins only to find out we’ve been doing farm fresh fare for decades. Our restaurateurs are backed by a community that has supported local makers, growers and entrepreneurs as far back as we can remember (and we’ve been here for over 40 years). […]
The Best Sledding Hills in Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley
Snow has officially made its way to NoCo, but you don’t have to pack up the skis and hit the slopes to enjoy it. You and your family can still get a downhill rush and play in the powder at parks and community spots just down the street. Plus, sledding […]
Northern Colorado Farmhouse Homes that Would Make Joanna Gaines Proud
Modern farmhouse style isn’t just about subway tile and trendy sinks — but those things certainly don’t hurt. In a bit of an American Hygge twist, the style evokes feelings of warmth and comfort. It’s luxurious and traditional but not stuffy, classic but not stark, and comfortable in a way that […]
5 Rooms in Your Home Where Danish Hygge Can Flourish
The Danish concept Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) has been the talk of the industry in recent years in both the realms of home design and lifestyle. At its simplest, Hygge can be translated to “a safe haven”. It’s about being comfortable, happy, unpressured and surrounded by a feeling of homeyness. Connecting […]
14 Local Fort Collins Businesses You Should Support in 2018
Supporting local isn’t difficult to do in Fort Collins. Our city is swimming in small businesses, independent craft breweries, hyper-local eateries and unique venues. Basically, you could just walk through Downtown Fort Collins and step into the first business you see. Or, you could seek out the ones that are […]
The Top 10 Small Towns in Colorado
By definition, a small town has a population between 1,000 and 20,000 — which opens the door wide open when ranking the best in Colorado. Our state is home to some of the most charming mountain and valley getaways nestled around larger cities like Fort Collins, Golden, Aspen, Georgetown and Colorado […]
The 12 Best Snowshoe Trails in Northern Colorado
Whether you’re just visiting or you’re lucky enough to call NoCo home, snowshoeing is a great way to take in the sights and sounds of the area while it’s blanketed in snow. Though many of our summertime hiking favorites are suitable for snowshoeing after a recent snowfall, we picked out […]