Our day with the owner/guide Yorke (pronounced "York") Fearon far exceeded our expectations. We…read moreonly had one day in Fort Collins, Colorado (USA) and Majestic Mountains Scenic Rides was just the ticket to maximize our time there. Yorke picked us up at our hotel for an 8-hour tour. He drives a clean, comfortable passenger van stocked with water, snacks, hand-sanitizer, tissues, and a picnic lunch. I don't know much about commercial vehicles, but this is one where you can stand up -- which helped our middle aged bodies navigate in and out. Yorke is an educated historian and has an amazing knowledge of the area, including anecdotes about founding families, homesteaders, and how the landscape has changed/stayed the same since the Ute tribes dominated the area. He has memorized tons of fun facts and is obviously doing what he loves every single day. We told Yorke we really hoped to see a moose. Although wildlife does not give command performances, he knew exactly where to look and persisted until we saw a huge bull moose grazing not far from the road. Beautiful! Halfway through the 8-hour tour, we stopped at a Visitors Center where we enjoyed an outdoor picnic Yorke prepared with ingredients from his own garden. Fresh tomatoes and beets along with a yummy salad, chips, and a selection of ingredients to make our own sandwich on bread or large-leaf lettuce. (Worth Noting: The Visitor's Center had the only flush toilets of the day, so ... if you're not a fan of outhouses or doing your business outdoors, you'll want to regulate your fluid intake accordingly). At $90 per person for an 8-hour experience, you are certainly not guaranteed a private tour; we lucked out! But, we would have paid more for the privilege had we known how great it was to have the time and Yorke's expertise all to ourselves. We got out when we wanted to, explored, and took pictures to our heart's content. Yorke mentioned that some of his customers are elderly folks who just want to get up in the mountains for a half- or full-day and need a driver as well as someone to assist them in and out of the vehicle. He also takes small tour groups, and has even contracted with a few customers to do overnight camping trips where he drives, brings the food, sets up the tents, and basically does all the work for you so you can enjoy the mountains at any age or fitness level. His personality seems well-suited to go-with-the-flow for whoever he may have on his tour. If you want personalized service from a smart, kind, outdoorsy "former hippie" (his words), then Yorke at Majestic Mountains Scenic Rides is your guy.

My son and I took the Cache La Poudre Tour today. We had an unforgettable day, enjoyed the…read morebeautiful views, learned a lot about the history of the area and the people who chose to settle in. Yorke went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable: clean and spacious vehicle, snacks and drinks, adjusting the temperature in the car, photo opportunities and bathroom stops. You can feel how passionate he is about the area and enjoys sharing his love with his guests. I would highly recommend his tours and hope to take additional tours in the future.

We just took the ghost tour less then an hour ago. When I got in the car I went through the photos…read moreI took. In the back of the pin all arcade while talking about willy, I took a picture that... I'll let you be the judge in what you see. I see an older man with mutton chops carrying some sort of messenger bag. You can clearly see his brow ridge, his nose, and his lips. ... Is this willy? I don't know? I like the stories but I wasn't sold till I saw this picture.

We just went on the Haunted Pub Tour and it was soo much fun! We recommend this to anyone wanting…read moreto have some fun and learn a little history about our awesome town in the process! Our tour guide Robyn Krause was a real kick and she put up with the fact that I walk a little slower with a cane. What a great night!! "Pew-Pew-Pew" Thanks again Robyn, from all us loud-mouth weirdos on May 8th

Had a great time at New Belgium during FoCo MX! We started outside, enjoying the music and big open…read morearea. Loved to see all the families, kiddos, and doggos hanging out as well! Moved inside to the spacious seating area once it cooled down & had a great time chatting with friends! We enjoyed their seltzer options, Berry Blast was the best flavor for sure! The bartenders were all friendly and helpful!

Great spot to check out and hang out if you're in FOCO (Fort Collins). Great family friends place…read moreto pic is and bring your kids and have some delicious beers or seltzers. They also have non alcoholic options as well as GF. The cycle community comes here after a morning ride. Service was friendly and helpful, and you can taste test options.

Mike Murphy, the owner/proprietor gave us a tour of the Equinox, New Belgium, and Pateros Creek…read moreBrewing Company on a Saturday afternoon. I even won a prize beer pint after answering a trivia question correctly. Unfortunately, I forgot it on the bus when we were getting off the bus at the end of the tour. Fortunately, Murph was simply awesome and shipped the glass to me!

Our party went on the local history tour. It usually is on Saturdays and Sundays but we called…read morebefore coming to Fort Collins and he was willing to have a special tour on a Tuesday. The tour was fantastic. He went all over Oldtown, out by the reservoir, at which we stopped and had a break, and ended up going around the old part of Colorado State University campus. He had a lot of good stories and was very entertaining.

It was a really cool experience. They had dancing and music. Some cheer leaders and roping a fake…read morebull. That was pretty fun definitely a hot spot to hang out and feel like you're part of the city.

Old Town Square is an absolute dream! It feels like I'm living in a Hallmark movie, especially at…read moreChristmas! I stumbled upon it a few months back while looking for a place to have breakfast with my daughter (ended up at Silver Grill Cafe). After breakfast, we decided to wander around a bit and check out the area. The square is beautiful! In the middle, you'll find a stage that is home to a lot of live music in the evenings, and a fountain/splash pad for the kids (or adults and some dogs I've seen), to run and splash around. They have a piano for the public to play, a fountain to make wishes in, and some interesting local art. There is plenty of seating to sit and watch the kid's play or have a small bite to eat. The fountain/stage are surrounded by a large number of local boutique shops and delicious restaurants. A bonus, a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop! It is a great area to spend a warm day. At Christmas, all of downtown and old town are lit up with thousands of lights in the trees, on the buildings, etc. It is absolutely stunning! Back to my earlier comment that it truly feels like a Hallmark Christmas movie. They set up Santa's workshop in the middle of the square for kiddo's to meet him, sit on his lap, and take photos. He was such a kind man and was wonderful with the kids. Right next to this, is a skating rink. This unfortunately was disappointing. It's not ice, it's some plastic stuff that is physically impossible to actually skate on. Honestly it felt like a lawsuit waiting to happen with how easy it was to fall. It was uncomfortable and not very fun, we only went two laps and gave up. It was free, so at least we didn't waste any money. It's great for "looks," but don't recommend it. Overall, this is truly one of my favorite places in Fort Collins and I love spending my days here with my daughter.

We had a wonderful afternoon with Tricia. We had great food and learned some history of Fort…read moreCollins and of the restaurants that we visited. I highly recommend this tour for date night, visitors from out of town or a gift!

The Old Town Food Tour is the best progressive 5-venue dinner party ever -- with your own amiable,…read moregourmet gad-about host, and historic guide. We didn't try just any pizza dough, juicy steak tip, or marvelous macaron - these were some of the best prepared, 'in-the-know' treats Fort Collins has to offer. Great for locals and out-of-town guests, (or in our case, both,) we look forward to signing up again for more adventures. AWEsome!

We rented a 4-seater ATV from Backbone Adventures and had an incredible day out on the Switzerland…read moreTrail. It was 3 of us, including my 8-year-old son, and the conditions couldn't have been better--just a little snow, some mud, and plenty of opportunities for big splashes (which my son absolutely loved). We did a 5-hour rental, which felt like the perfect amount of time to explore without feeling rushed. The equipment was in great shape, and even the truck used to haul the ATV and trailer to the trailhead was well-maintained--everything felt professional and dialed in. The team really made the experience stand out. Everyone we interacted with was fantastic, and Andrew in particular was a superstar--he handled both checkout and check-in, made everything easy, and clearly cares about making sure customers have a great time. We'll definitely be back, especially to experience the trails in full snow. Highly recommend all around.

My husband really wanted to go side by side riding while on vacation so we chose Backbone…read moreAdventures because it had excellent reviews. The customer service here is excellent. Everyone working here was friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and provided excellent recommendations for what trail to choose. They suggested we log in to CoTrex so we had access to the off road trail, which was very helpful. They also had us scan a QR code with directions to the trail, which made the whole process very seamless. We got a side by side for 3 hours and went to Pole Hill. It was a lot of fun. The trails were great and it also had amazing views! We also saw a fox on the trail. You can tell that everyone working there loves the outdoors and that they all truly care about giving all their customers an amazing experience! Highly recommend this place!

I've traveled with natural habitats two times and both were fantastic. I can't see enough good…read morethings about how organized and friendly they are. They certainly know their stuff and know all about the animals and the surroundings

I've traveled with Nat Hab to Botswana and Alaska Bear Camp on two separate occassions. Each time,…read morethe trip exceeded my expectations. Both immersed me among fascinating wildlife. On each trip, we stayed at superlative places, from Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp to a variety of safari camps in Botswana. My guide on each trip was SO knowledgeable. They were also friendly, attentive, and super engaging.

This is our go-to for kayak rentals when we are in Grand Lake for the weekend…read more They have all the water craft options and generally sell out so book in advance or go early. This year we went down at 10am to beat the crowds and all the kayaks were rented. By 10:30 we were on the water but it can be busy. People are nice taking your money. 3hrs in a single kayak costs around $75 plus tax. Not cheap but worth it. They offer life jackets and surly service on the dock. Located right off the beach on the east end of town and next to the marina coffee shop. Easy access and not much parking at the marina. Use the public lots.

Easy online booking, easy check in! The staff was friendly and helpful. We rented a pontoon boat…read moreand had a lot of fun. The boat was easy to drive and having a covered area was nice for those who didn't want to sit in the sun the whole time.