Fort Collins Named the Most Peaceful Place in the U.S.
"A nationally designated 'Wild and Scenic' river running near Fort Collins, celebrated for world-class whitewater rafting and other river-based recreation that attracts outdoor enthusiasts looking for more adventurous, fast-moving water experiences." - Stacey Leasca
Stacey Leasca
Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello.
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Our dog Pooter was named after this river we think. She came from CO to MI in 1992 I believe left at a shelter. We adopted her, kept her name and she was the best dog, a corgi, basset mix we think, she lived to 15. We loved her so much and still do, hopefully the person who gave her up knows this.
Jake N C.
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The Palace in Poudre Canyon is absolutely amazing! Offers obscene amounts of routes and climbing, not so much bouldering, but a few routes hiding around. Awesome hiking and a lot of places to explore here! If you climb though this is a Mecca. You will run into plenty of people who are in general fairly nice and willing to stop and talk!!! Super beautiful scenery and lots to do!! Wouldn’t recommend bringing your kids and family unless your a family in the climbing scene!
Heather A.
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The Kodak Watchable Wildlife Area and river trail from Windsor to Greeley is perfect. Lots of things to see! Beautiful
Jenn G.
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Gorgeous views. Most relaxing drive. Breathtaking .
Your Friend F.
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This is a beautiful place! Look out for dams DO NOT INTER-TUBE PAST PICNIC ROCK THE DAMS ARE DEADLY
Lindsay
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We always walk along the Poudre for constant hydration!
Porsha J.
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Beautiful catch and release river, we had a blast and caught a few brown trout.
Mike V.
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Still one of my favorite drives on highway 14. Many good day sites to stop at. Still beautiful and clean.