The Adventurist newsletter

BY TYNIN FRIES, TFRIES@DENVERPOST.COM

Howdy, friends

I've got to admit, I've struggled to get anywhere further than my garden this shoulder season. With a busy schedule in my house, plus fall activities piling up, my time to get into the high country is limited. Where do you go in the city to still feel like you're in nature? Let me know.

Heads up

A mild fall weekend is in store. Denver will see highs in the 70s all weekend with some cloud coverage. As always, check the forecast before you venture into the high country.


Competitors stop at a Taco Bell location to eat a menu item during the 8th edition of the International Taco Bell 50k Ultramarathon Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Denver. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to The Denver Post)


Your Weekly 5:

  1. PHOTOS: The Taco Bell 50k Ultramarathon may be one of the most unique road races in Denver
  2. Ikon Base Pass holders to get unlimited early season access to A-Basin
  3. Denver International Airport hit with flight delays due to shortage of air traffic controllers
  4. Denver takes ownership of Park Hill Golf Course
  5. How a buoy near Hawaii has helped skiers chase powder days for two decades

Worth Your Time

A view of the Sun-Up Express lift on Vail Mountain in April. (Chris Dillmann, Vail Daily)


Colorado ski resort leaders describe impacts of staffing cuts at U.S. Forest Service: ‘Slower, and more challenging’

The chief operating officers of Colorado ski resorts say short staffing at the U.S. Forest Service is slowing down their ability to get work done.

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Get Yourself Outdoors

Dog-friendly MacLennan Park has two types of trails — a wide limestone loop and a series of single-track hiking and biking trails located adjacent to the Governor’s Mansion. (Provided by Visit Topeka)


When Colorado leaf-peeping season ends, head for Kansas

Fall foliage goes on and on — if you’re up for a road trip to the east.

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Dog of the Week

Amiya

This photo was taken in Pitkin, "where she can oversee this incredible valley as Great Pyrenees do," writes owner Gary Drews.

If you want your pup featured, email a photo and short description to tfries@denverpost.com.