Fox in the Forest

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Discover Your Adventure with this Colorado Blog

Find yourself daydreaming about your next big outdoor adventure?

Want to learn the *secret* hot spots of Colorado and the American Southwest?

Then you’ve come to the right place.

Welcome to the best outdoor Colorado blog on the internet. 

I guarantee you’ll find no other place that gives you exclusive local Colorado travel recommendations, insider tips to how to beat the crowds on the hottest hiking trails, and where to find that secret camping spot hidden in the American Southwest.

So go ahead, stop traveling like a tourist, and start exploring Colorado and the American Southwest like a local.

Experience Colorado Like a Local, Not a Tourist.

Want all the beauty of the mountains without the hordes of crowds? Looking to get out there and see the most beautiful places in Colorado through a local lens? 

Uncovering the secret hiking spots in Colorado just got a lot easier with this lineup of Colorado Weekend Hiking Itineraries built just for your adventure.

Meet Meg

Meg here. Long-time Colorado local (15 years and counting). There’s nothing I love more than leaving the city and exploring my backyard of Colorado.

I went from calling myself a bad hiker to becoming a professional freelance writer for the outdoors.

Now I scale Colorado’s tallest peaks and inch my way to the top of desert towers only to have a relaxing night by the fire with my all-too-active toddler.

The outdoors has so much to teach us about ourselves. The strength we find trying something new translates to all aspects of life.

I’m here to empower you to get outside with confidence. 

Get ready to level up your hiking skills, learn how to snag that secret camping spot, and so much more.

You have what it takes to feel courageous, self-reliant, and empowered when you get outside.

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Which Colorado Hike is Perfect for You?

Take this two-minute quiz to discover which Colorado hiking trail fits your personality! Get ready for drool-worthy views, unique landscapes, and more.

Incredible Adventures Start Here

Ready to say goodbye to crowded trails and hello to sweet, sweet outdoor solitude? 

Check out these amazing adventures perfect for this season…

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Don't Ski? No Problem! Here's What to do in colorado this winter

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Snowy Season hikes in Colorado

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Why Winter is the Best time to Visit Moab

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Weekend escapes from Denver everyone is talking about

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Fox in the Forest wants you to have the adventure trip of a lifetime, whether that be leveling up your backpacking skills or finding the most beautiful hikes in Colorado. This hiking blog is packed with incredible hiking and camping tips, expert knowledge on outdoor adventure trips across the globe and so much more.
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Stunning Glenwood Springs Hikes to Add to Your Bucket List

Ultra rad local's guide to super awesome Glenwood Springs hikes to tackle now!
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Everything You Need to Know to Hike the Herman Gulch Trail in Colorado

Plan the perfect hike with this local's guide to hiking the famous Herman Gulch Trail. Set out on a breathtaking hike with this exclusive trail ...
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Wonderfully Beautiful Colorado Springs Hikes

From sky-high peaks to red rock wonderlands, these Colorado Springs hikes should be on your bucket list!
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14 Ouray Hikes that Will Blow Your Mind

Mega epic local guide to 14 mind blowing Ouray hikes you need to check out now!
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North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Local Guide

A complete local guide about everything you need to know for the perfect weekend at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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Telluride in Summer: What You Need to Know

Stunning, super comprehensive guide to 12+ mega-epic things to do during summer in Telluride Colorado.
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