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

  • 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

  • Top 6 Family Activities in the Foothills

    Hiking, paddle boarding, ice cream and more

  • How We Ski as a Family of 6

    Skiing as a family is amazing but can be exhausting and expensive. Here’s how we do it.

  • We Built a Secret Turf Room in our Basement

    We built a turf room and gym in our basement behind a secret bookshelf.

  • 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!

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Where to volunteer in Evergreen, Colorado

The video of the house in the snow in the header banner on this page is courtesy of Mitch Davis, an amateur drone video guru.