Explore the Outdoors
Fort Collins continues to rate highly on lists of towns that offer exceptional outdoor adventures...
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Hiking at Horsetooth Reservoir
Hiking is great around Horsetooth Reservoir. There are a number of trails to hike ranging from...
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Authentic to Fort Collins
Guides & Tours
So you’re ready to venture into the Colorado wild, but you’re not really sure where to go. Or, maybe you don’t have the right equipment to shoot the rapids or hit some single track....
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Horseback Riding
With an abundance of trails leading into the backcountry, Red Feather Lakes and the Poudre Canyon are itching to host your next horseback riding adventure. And if you didn’t bring your own...
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Birdwatching
Bird watching is big business. According to a 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report, birders spent an estimated $41 billion within the year on trip-related expenses and equipment. The report also...
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Biking
Biking is a great way to get to know Fort Collins. With relatively flat terrain, wide bike lanes, and trails that follow the Poudre River and Spring Creek, biking is a fun, healthy, and...
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Visitor Resources
Larimer County Natural Resources
Manages recreation at Carter Lake; Flatiron, Horsetooth, and Pinewood reservoirs; Big Thompson parks; Devil’s Backbone, Eagle’s Nest, Hermit Park, Horsetooth Mountain, Red Mountain, River Bluffs, and...
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U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
Manages recreation such as camping in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (including the Poudre Canyon), and the Pawnee National Grasslands. Call or visit the website for information.
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Colorado Division of Wildlife, Northeast Region
Information on hunting, fishing, wildlife, and outdoor recreation.
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