Best Outdoor Weekend Get-Aways From Fort Collins

Steamboat Springs - When you think of great outdoor towns in Colorado, Steamboat Springs almost always comes to my mind and those of other Coloradoans. Steamboat is known especially for its world class skiing at the sky resort where people from all around the State and even Nation come to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains. In the rest of the year Steamboat becomes an attraction for its many natural hot springs and the sourrounding mountains.

Estes Park  - Estes lies above the Big Thompson River in the Front Range and is famous for its location relative to Rocky Mountain National Park. The many natural lakes and streams in Estes make for a great location for the weekend fisherman and nature lover. Estes Park is well known for its large elk population that seems to practically walk the streets like anyone else. Overall Estes is a wonderful place for camping, fishing, hiking and photography.

Durango  - Durango is one of the best places in Colorado for a weekend get away especially for a family. When you stay in Durango your in close proximity to many great attractions such as the Animas River, Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings, and the Durango/ Silverthorne Railroad. Durango has activities to offer in all times of the year even in the winter when sky resorts in the San Juan Mountains are just a short ride away. In the summer Durango becomes a very popular tourist attraction for biking, hiking and fly fishing.