It is here. Yep, the day that separates us from the British — Tax Day. Well to be fair, we revolted against taxation by the British so that we could keep our money at home. So really, we owe the British for our internal revenue system. This time of year is like Christmas for some of us because we …Read More
Spring break is here for most of the country and many of you are looking for the ideal experience to cap off the winter season. At Kirks Mountain Adventures, we have you covered. No matter what time of year you come to the Rocky Mountains, you are guaranteed to have an amazing time. There is just so…Read More
With Thanksgiving approaching and the insane holiday season right around the corner, the question of what to get those needy relatives is looming. The outdoor gift experts at Kirks Mountain Adventures are here for all of your Christmas gift needs. Now, for some, gift giving is just about the worst t…Read More
If you are reading this you probably know how breathtakingly gorgeous Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park can be. This is particularly the case in Autumn, which coincidentally we are in the midst of right now. The days are a gorgeous blend of cool mornings, warm comfortable afternoons, and c…Read More
One of the most anticipated events of all time is about to occur and Northern Colorado is in an amazing place to be able to witness it. No the McRib is not coming back, we are talking about the solar eclipse. The celestial event that has the whole country in a frenzy of viewing it. The traffic is ex…Read More
You can see it at sunrise for miles, standing next to irrigated fields of beans and sugar beets on the eastern plains. When the sun strikes the eastern horizon, its rays fall upon a diamond shaped wall scratched into the east facing buttress of the gorgeous Longs Peak. Somewhere up on the mountain, …Read More
The big buzz around reality TV these days is survival and emergency preparedness. At any given time it is possible to flip on the TV and catch a show with survival as the premise. Some of them are bearded, some have long hair, they are wise beyond reason about the outdoors and seem to know everythin…Read More
One of the biggest bucket list items in most Coloradans minds is the northern peak that is visible way out onto the plains, Longs Peak. The most imposing mountain on the Northern Front Range is renowned, not only for its difficulty, but the massive reward of standing atop a western icon. Located in …Read More
It is officially springtime in the Rockies. That my friend, is one of the most magical times of the year. On any given day, you could be hiking a meadow with a fresh coating of emerging wildflowers and a mile later, need to strap on your snowshoes. The air seems cleaner and the streams run so cold t…Read More
Are you one of the people that makes a New Year's resolution every year? If you are, good luck for the next two months; after that, the statute of limitations on following your resolutions is expired. Of course, that is strictly for people that are pledging to lose weight, eat better and start knitt…Read More