That's Too Cool, Fort Collins!

Money Magazine just came out with their latest "Best Places in the United States to Live" and Fort Collins was once again at the top of the list! With so many great things to do and fun places to do them, it's hard to know where to get started. Northern Colorado Outdoors can help! We plan events throughout the month that are specific to the Northern Colorado area. In June we took advantage of the high rivers and went rafting. In May, we took a short weekend trip out to Moab for some early season mountain biking and hiking. And in July, we are taking a group of adventurous hikers up to the summit of Long's Peak.

Our calendar is full of outdoor activities and even social activities, so if you're looking for something to do this summer, just take a peek at our calendar: http://www.NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com Between cool social activities that will take you out of the heat to fun outdoor summer activities that will get you active and in the mountains, we have something for you!

For more information on Northern Colorado Outdoors, visit our website at: http://www.NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com or email us at: info@NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com

Keep Colorado Beautiful!

Colorado is one of the most beautiful places to live in the United States. We have the foothills and just beyond that are the great Rocky Mountains. We have the plains to the East, where you can look out and see for miles. We have wonderful weather (normally). With mild summers and snowy winters, we can take advantage of this beautiful place year-round.

That being said, it is so important to keep our natural spaces beautiful and the trails in our parks maintained. We have many groups in the area that work diligently to make this happen. Team BOB (Babes on Bikes) requires trail work as part of the membership to the group as does Overland Mountain Bike Club. Recently, our own group, Northern Colorado Outdoors and Full Cycle have adopted a trail at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space to help with this very worthy cause. There are so many opportunities to get out and make a difference in our community that it is often difficult to choose what works best for you.

Consider the amount of time that is spent outdoors by most residents along the Front Range of Northern Colorado? All of those people use the trails for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. The trails get a beating from all of the use throughout the warmer seasons. As residents of this beautiful state, we all have a responsibility to give back and continue to keep our parks and natural areas beautiful We want to be able to go to these places for years to come, and we have to make a difference now.

So, if you're interested in pitching in and helping NoCo Outdoors with our work day coming up on Saturday, July 11th at 8:45 am. Sign up at our website: http://www.NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com or look up Larimer County for more opportunities to work on the trails in the area. (Lunch will be provided to volunteers signing up for the trail work day on July 11th. Make sure and sign up early as space is limited!)

For more information on Northern Colorado Outdoors, visit our website at: www.NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com or email us at: info@NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com

Friends

As we get older, it seems more and more difficult to make new and meaningful friends. If you don't already have a group of friends, then getting out from behind our computers and televisions or out of our comfort zone is a little scary.

That's one thing that I really like about Northern Colorado Outdoors. We have a fun and easy social network in which to make friends with people who have some of the same interests! We have so much to do on the calendar these days that you can meet new people each time you go out! Some people like to bicycle and others like to hike. Some people prefer live music and socializing and others prefer being outdoors. We have such a mix of members and activities that it's never that difficult to meet up with someone that you share interests, activities, or ideas with.

It is the people that really make the club what it is, and we have a really wonderful group of people. Everyone is active, encouraging, positive, and fun! We all help and support each other as well as provide fun and interesting conversations. We are a community in the truest sense of the word, which is more important than ever right now.

If you haven't made it to an event yet, join us for a Meet and Greet or another event soon! We'll be happy to introduce you to our members and tell you all about our upcoming events on the calendar. We also take suggestions! So, if there's something that you want to do, let us know and we'll put something together for you!

If you would like more information on Northern Colorado Outdoors, check out our website at: www.NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com or email us at: info@NorthernColoradoOutdoors.com