Adventure Travel Writer
Elena Rodriguez
A former mountaineer who traded her ice axe for a camera, Elena captures the raw beauty of the Rocky Mountains through an active lens, focusing on accessible adventures for all fitness levels.
- Writing about travel
- 5+ years
- Covers
- Hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, Backcountry skiing in the San Juans, White water rafting on the Arkansas River, Gear reviews for high-altitude trekking
- Languages
- en
Stories by Elena Rodriguez
· 6 min read
Christmas and New Year in Colorado 2026: Christkindlmarket, Zoo Lights and Ski Openings
Denver's Christkindlmarket moves to Auraria, Zoo Lights prices, Georgetown's market weekends, Breckenridge New Year's Eve and projected ski openings.
· 10 min read
Denver Christmas Markets & Holiday Lights 2026
The Christkindlmarket's new home, Georgetown's two weekends, Zoo Lights, Blossoms of Light and the Parade of Lights, with confirmed 2026 dates
· 4 min read
Colorado’s Best National Parks
Geological details, trail conditions, and historical context for Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, and more
· 4 min read
Grand Junction
Rim Rock Drive, the Colorado River, downtown dining and public art in Grand Junction, western Colorado's largest city.
· 4 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Denver’s RiNo District
A guide to the murals, breweries, and street food in Denver's RiNo district
· 4 min read
Colorado’s Best Family-Friendly Activities
Family days in Denver, Colorado Springs, the national parks and the Western Slope, from zoos and museums to dunes and dinosaurs
· 4 min read
The Best Seasonal Festivals in Denver
Denver's main festivals season by season, from the January stock show to the Great American Beer Festival.
· 4 min read
The Best Stargazing Locations in Colorado
A guide to high-altitude stargazing locations and necessary preparation in Colorado
· 4 min read
Garden of the Gods: Trails, Rock Formations and When to Go
A practical guide to the red rock formations, trails and best visiting times at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
· 4 min read
Colorado’s Best Hot Springs
A guide to the state's geothermal pools, access details, and seasonal conditions
· 4 min read
Budget-Friendly Colorado
Seeing western Colorado on a budget from Grand Junction: free trails, public lands, farm stands and self-catering
· 4 min read
Colorado’s Best Road Trip Itineraries
A two-week loop from Denver through Crested Butte, Ouray, the Million Dollar Highway, Durango and Pagosa Springs