Tips on Living in the Foothills of Colorado

  • What it's *really* like to move to the mountains

    Tips from our move, including moving costs, new schools and more.

  • Pros and Cons of Mountain Life

    Let’s get honest about what it’s like to live in the mountains

  • Top 6 Family Activities in the Foothills

    Hiking, paddle boarding, ice cream and more

  • 4 Things to Consider before Moving to the Mountains

    Considerations before making the move from altitude to snow.

  • Seven Benefits to Moving to the Mountains

    From health to happiness, here are seven benefits to mountain life

  • How much snow do mountain towns *really* get?

    How bad does it really get (hint: not as bad as you think)

  • Moving Made Easy (it was hard!)

    Moving can be hard - here’s some help to make it easier

  • 5 Great Hikes in the foothills

    Beginner to expert hikes and runs

  • 5 Great Trail Runs in the Foothills

    Trail runs across the foothills

  • Family-friendly 14er hikes

    Great 14er peaks to hike with families in the foothills

  • Best restaurants in the foothills

    Fancy to kid-friendly, here are great restaurants across the foothills

  • Best recreation and relaxation in the foothills

    From golf and spas, to paddle boarding and fishing

  • Best Coffee in the Foothills

    Local pours, fancy drinks and space to work in the foothills

  • Best Ice Cream in the foothills

    From Evergreen to Conifer and beyond

  • Where to Golf in the Foothills

    Check out these 6 golf options within a short drive of Denver.

  • Schools in the Foothills

    Public, charter and private school options in towns across the foothills

  • How to be Evacuation Ready

    Tips on preparing for, and surviving through, a fire evacuation

  • Living with Wildlife in the Foothills

    Tips on dealing with wildlife in Colorado

  • Health Care in the Foothills

    Information on hospitals, doctors, dentists and more

  • Veterinarian Care in the Foothills

    Finding a Veterinarian in the Mountains

  • Where to Get Married in the Foothills

    The foothills offer amazing mountain options to make your day perfect!

  • Where to Retire in the Foothills

    Tips on Retiring in the Foothills of Colorado

  • Ice Skating on Evergreen Lake

    Enjoy the largest zamboni-groomed outdoor ice skating rink in the world!