#5: With stunning mountains right at your doorstep, it’s no wonder Colorado is known for its spectacular hiking!

Ryan and Carrie are joined by friend and Colorado native Michelle Jackson to talk about their favorite hikes across Colorado. They discuss how to find great new trails and hiking meetup groups, as well as safety tips to explore the great outdoors.

Michelle talks about the areas she loves exploring around the state, including Rocky Mountain National Park, while Ryan and Carrie weigh in with some of their favorite trails around Colorado Springs. Michelle also shares the scoop on her favorite hiking groups on the Front Range, including meetups for people of color, and safety tips that every hiker should keep in mind when exploring trails up in the mountains.

We hope this inspires you to grab your gear and go take a hike. And remember what Ryan said in this episode: don’t throw your car keys at an attacking bear!

You can find out more about Michelle Jackson and her podcast at SquareStateCo.com.

For more information and resources about exploring Colorado, visit our website at HashtagColoradoLife.com or @HashtagColoradoLife on Instagram.