{"id":84126,"date":"2025-07-29T08:03:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T14:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=84126"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:52:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:52:16","slug":"100-healthy-ways-to-celebrate-a-century-of-poudre-valley-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/100-healthy-ways-to-celebrate-a-century-of-poudre-valley-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"100 healthy ways to celebrate a century of Poudre Valley Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_84556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84556\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84556\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/31094550\/istock-614425446-family-swinging-child-web.webp\" alt=\"Spend time with your family, invite a friend or enjoy a moment to yourself. Then pick something from the list and celebrate the community Poudre Valley Hospital has proudly served for 100 years. Photo: iStock.\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spend time with your family, invite a friend or enjoy a moment to yourself. Then pick something from the list and celebrate the community Poudre Valley Hospital has proudly served for 100 years. Photo: iStock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>PVH is celebrating its 100<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary in 2025. It is an honor to have cared for this incredible community for a century.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84132\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84132\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/17103940\/UCHealth-Poudre-Valley-Hospital-Aerial-1-web.webp\" alt=\"UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital celebrates 100 years of caring for its community. Photo by Sonya Doctorian, UCHealth.\" width=\"800\" height=\"342\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital celebrates 100 years of caring for its community. Photo by Sonya Doctorian, UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To help us celebrate, we encourage you and your crew to be active, connect and thrive. We hope this fun list of activities will make it easy for you to do just that. When you improve your health, you improve the health of the community.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to conquer the whole list (unless you want to). Can you find a few things each month to try? What will you commit to today?<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">Print the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/07\/23100500\/PVH-100-activities-calendar-printable-version2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checklist of activities<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h2><strong>August<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Race or ride the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/choicecityrunning.com\/trolley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Collins Trolley<\/a>.\n<figure id=\"attachment_84450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84450\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84450\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/29102850\/Old-town-splash-pad-Blocker-web.webp\" alt=\"A young child enjoys the splash pad in Old Town Square. Photo by Kati Blocker, UCHealth.\" width=\"400\" height=\"348\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A young child enjoys the splash pad in Old Town Square. Photo by Kati Blocker, UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Commit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/sunscreen-101-how-to-protect-skin-from-skin-cancer-and-premature-aging\/\">regularly using sunscreen<\/a>, hats and sun protection.<\/li>\n<li>Stop and smell the flowers at the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/flowertrials.colostate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSU Trial Garden<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in UCHealth&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/community-health\/healthy-kids\/run-series\/\">Healthy Kids Run series<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parks\/files\/outdoor-pickleball-courts-2020.pdf?1608053848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Play pickleball<\/a> at one of the City of Fort Collins free courts.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/five-reasons-water-is-so-important-to-your-health\/\">Drink a full water bottle<\/a> throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/great-colorado-summer-tubing-floats\/\">Go tubing<\/a> or splash around at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parks\/poudre-river-park\">Graham Bridge<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy free music during the<a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.focofoodtruckrally.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Food Truck Rally<\/a> at City Park.<\/li>\n<li>Cool off at a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parks\/recamenities#cb-39972-6445\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local splash pad<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/water-activities\/fishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go fishing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Golf Fort Collins\u2019 first course &#8211; <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/cityparknine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Park Nine<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/neighborhoodservices\/neighborhoodnightout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbecue and invite<\/a> neighbors, friends or family to join you. Here are some tips and recipes to get you started:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/grilled-flat-iron-steak-big-flavor-at-a-bargain\/\">Grilled flat iron steak.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/how-to-grill-vegetables-charred-perfection-made-simple\/\">Grilled vegetables<\/a> to perfection.<\/li>\n<li>Easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/three-easy-seafood-recipes-scallops-clams-and-alaskan-halibut\/\">seafood recipes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Make-ahead <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/three-delicious-make-ahead-summer-salads-recipes\/\">summer salad recipes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/can-paddleboarding-keep-you-young\/\">Paddleboard<\/a> or float on <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/water-activities\/kayaking-paddling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local lakes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">picnic in a nearby park<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take a cooking class at the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/gardens\/garden-of-eatin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden of Eatin\u2019<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Swim at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/recreation\/city-park-pool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Park Pool<\/a>.\n<figure id=\"attachment_71028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71028\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71028\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/08\/07110320\/getty-paddleboarding-hispanic-woman-dog-web.webp\" alt=\"Paddleboarding is great for your mental and physical health. Photo: Getty Images.\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddleboarding is great for your mental and physical health. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Ride your bike or people watch at the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usabmx.com\/tracks\/co-twin-silo%20bmx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BMX track at Twin Silo Park<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hike <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/arp\/recarea\/?recid=36777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greyrock Mountain<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/colorado-scenic-byways-to-explore-now\/\">Drive with your windows down<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Watch a movie outdoors with neighbors or go to the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/holidaytwin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Twin Drive-In theater<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/kitekits.com\/blogs\/kites-in-the-sky-blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-kite-flying-for-all-ages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fly a kite<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Check out a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortcollinsfarmersmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farmers market<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/cultivate-a-positive-relationship-with-food\/\">new fruit or vegetable<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>September<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/community-health\/injury-prevention-and-outreach\/\">Get fitted<\/a> for a bike helmet.<\/li>\n<li>Hike <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.larimer.gov\/naturalresources\/trails\/loop-trails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horsetooth Falls<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/naturalareas\/files\/city-of-fort-collins-natural-areas-treasure-hunt.pdf?1745967718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Areas Treasure Hunt<\/a> through November.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parkplanning\/poudretrail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ride your bike along the Poudre Trail<\/a> under I-25 at the newly constructed pedestrian underpass.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/bohemianlivemusic.org\/?bomu_ecfilter=9867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free concert in Old Town Square<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use this <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/volunteer\/trashpickup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to &#8220;Pick it up FoCo&#8221;<\/a> and help minimize litter.\n<figure id=\"attachment_52627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52627\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52627\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/23084740\/tiny-DG-laporte3.webp\" alt=\"Mark Pryor goes for a par at a Larimer County disc golf course. Photo by Kati Blocker, UCHealth.\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/23084740\/tiny-DG-laporte3.webp 1200w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/23084740\/tiny-DG-laporte3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/23084740\/tiny-DG-laporte3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/23084740\/tiny-DG-laporte3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/23084740\/tiny-DG-laporte3-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/23084740\/tiny-DG-laporte3-200x133.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mark Pryor goes for a par at a Larimer County disc golf course. Photo by Kati Blocker, UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Poudre River near <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/poudreheritage.org\/locations\/picnic-rock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Picnic Rock<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take a self-guided tour during the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownfortcollins.com\/play\/first-friday-art-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Friday Art Walk<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hike<a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/blog\/stories\/post\/arthurs-rock-offers-stunning-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Arthur&#8217;s Rock<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/natural-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stargaze<\/a> at Soapstone Prairie and learn about the dark-sky certification initiative.<\/li>\n<li>Visit <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/recreation\/the-farm-lee-martinez-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lee Martinez Farm<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hike to the top of <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.larimer.gov\/naturalresources\/trails\/loop-trails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horsetooth Rock<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/discover.poudrelibraries.org\/iii\/encore\/search\/C__S(outdoor)%20f:t__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&amp;suite=cobalt&amp;ivts=0vw%2Bdcl47l09bitBWyRNOQ%3D%3D&amp;casts=5LEY4RbfwLZyAALO8DJHxg%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Borrow a lawn game from the library<\/a> (No joke! You can check them out.) and enjoy some fresh air.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/engage.fcgov.com\/d\/na\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wander Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area<\/a> on your own or take a free class.<\/li>\n<li>Find a piano from <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/artspublic\/pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pianos About Town<\/a> and play a song or two.<\/li>\n<li>Play <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/12-great-disc-golf-courses-in-colorado\/\">disc golf<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Soak up the beautiful views at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/colorado\/well-gulch-natural-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Well Gulch Nature Trail<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Use an <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parks\/recamenities#cb-48614-6445\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor fitness course<\/a> or workout outside near your home.<\/li>\n<li>Hang a hammock or sit under a tree at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/forestry\/slacklining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolland Moore Park<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Go down the slide at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parkplanning\/twin-silo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twin Silo Park<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/us\/colorado\/fort-collins\/trail-running\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trail run or walk<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>October<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/things-to-do\/parks-open-spaces\/horsetooth-reservoir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunset over Horsetooth<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/heart-healthy-benefits-of-chocolate\/\">a hot chocolate stand<\/a>. Consider donating proceeds to your favorite charity.<\/li>\n<li>Wander through the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownfortcollins.org\/downtown-alleys\/completed-alleys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beautiful alleys of Fort Collins<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Support the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealthnocofoundation.org\/events\/2025\/the-human-bean-coffee-for-a-cure\/\">20th year of Coffee for a Cure<\/a>, when 100% of the Oct. 17 sales at The Human Bean go to help cancer patients in northern Colorado.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownfortcollins.com\/play\/fort-collins-foodie-walk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foodie Walk <\/a>on the 3rd Friday of every month.<\/li>\n<li>Check out the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortcollinsreads.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Collins Reads selection<\/a> or enjoy a book of your choice.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/source.colostate.edu\/oval-trees-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSU Oval<\/a> for a picnic or pictures.<\/li>\n<li>Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/grocery-prices-are-up-heres-how-to-eat-healthy-and-stay-on-budget\/\">grocery shopping list<\/a> and stick to it.<\/li>\n<li>Learn Fort Collins&#8217; history on the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/fortcollinstours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local ghost tour<\/a>.\n<figure id=\"attachment_65813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65813\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65813\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/21153248\/2019-09-28-tour-de-corgi-tour-2-08019-2048tiny-e1753806916357.webp\" alt=\"Have a great time in Fort Collins at the annual Tour de Corgi event, a must-see show of pure delight. Photo by Mike Barry, courtesy of Tour De Corgi.\" width=\"400\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/21153248\/2019-09-28-tour-de-corgi-tour-2-08019-2048tiny-e1753806916357.webp 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/21153248\/2019-09-28-tour-de-corgi-tour-2-08019-2048tiny-e1753806916357-300x233.webp 300w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/21153248\/2019-09-28-tour-de-corgi-tour-2-08019-2048tiny-e1753806916357-150x117.webp 150w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/21153248\/2019-09-28-tour-de-corgi-tour-2-08019-2048tiny-e1753806916357-200x155.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have a great time in Fort Collins at the annual Tour de Corgi event, a must-see show of pure delight. Photo by Mike Barry, courtesy of Tour De Corgi.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Enjoy fall colors at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/naturalareas\/finder\/bobcat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bobcat Natural Area<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Check out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitftcollins.com\/blog\/stories\/post\/festivals-to-put-on-your-calendar-now\/\">unique festival<\/a>, like Tour de Corgi.<\/li>\n<li>Go <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/birding-for-beginners-spot-birds-in-your-backyard-and-beyond\/\">bird watching<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take in Old Town Fort Collins&#8217; history at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownfortcollins.org\/downtown-alleys\/completed-alleys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harper Goff Alley<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/naturalareas\/finder\/shields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skip rocks<\/a> on the river.<\/li>\n<li>People or dog watch at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parks\/pdf\/springcanyoninfo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Canyon Park<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/artspublic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art in Public Places<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take an<a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/thearmstronghotel.com\/news\/7-greatest-photos-to-take-in-fort-collins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> iconic Fort Collins photo<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Grab <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/is-caffeine-bad-for-your-heart-get-expert-advice\/\">your next coffee<\/a> at a <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/butterflycafefortcollins.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local cafe<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Learn Fort Collins&#8217; history at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parkplanning\/sugarbeetpark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sugar Beet Park<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take a self-guided tree tour at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/forestry\/pdf\/2015cptreetour.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Park Arboretum<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/libraries-offer-free-access-passes-to-colorado-state-parks-and-attractions\/\">Check out a state park or natural areas park pass<\/a> from the library and take an adventure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>November<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/understanding-breathing-and-the-importance-of-taking-a-deep-breath\/\">Take a deep breath<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/fresh-ideas-for-thanksgiving-feast-soup-side-and-dessert\/\">fresh idea for your Thanksgiving feast<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/benefits-of-music-5-ways-to-use-music-to-improve-your-daily-life\/\">Listen to your favorite music<\/a> or get to know the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/coloradosound.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local music scene<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parkplanning\/poudretrail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catch the long view of the mountains<\/a> on the trail between Arapahoe Bend and the Environmental Learning Center.<\/li>\n<li>Donate blood at the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/garth-englund-blood-donation-center-fort-collins\/\">UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center<\/a>.\n<figure id=\"attachment_53343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53343\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53343\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/08122427\/anna-Platelet-donors.webp\" alt=\"Anna is a regular platelet donor at UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Donation Center. Blood is so important for life that blood donations becomes just as important. Photo by UCHealth.\" width=\"400\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/08122427\/anna-Platelet-donors.webp 1292w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/08122427\/anna-Platelet-donors-300x232.webp 300w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/08122427\/anna-Platelet-donors-1024x793.webp 1024w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/08122427\/anna-Platelet-donors-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/08122427\/anna-Platelet-donors-150x116.webp 150w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/09\/08122427\/anna-Platelet-donors-200x155.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span data-teams=\"true\">Anna Johnson, manager of the Garth Englund Blood Centers,<\/span> is a regular platelet donor at the UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Donation Center. Blood is so important for life that blood donations are equally important. Photo by UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the downtown <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/parks\/downtown-holiday-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Collins holiday lights<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Check your skin and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/skin-cancer-screening-the-rules-have-changed\/\">schedule your annual skin cancer screening<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ridetransfort.com\/routes\/max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ride the MAX Bus Rapid Transit<\/a> on your next adventure.<\/li>\n<li>Plant an indoor <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/gardens\/garden-of-eatin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herb garden<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Try a class through the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/recreator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Collins Recreator<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/living-with-gratitude-is-good-for-your-health\/\">Practice gratitude<\/a> and relish the gifts in your life.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/sleep-help-simple-tips-can-improve-sleep\/\">good sleep<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Revisit traffic safety laws and learn about <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/traffic\/visionzero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vision Zero<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the open space at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/naturalareas\/finder\/cathyfromme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/whats-in-a-number-blood-pressure-explained\/\">Check your blood pressure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Get an unobstructed view of the sunset from the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/artspublic\/gallery?view=fossil-creek-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fossil Creek Park Caldera<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the history of the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/poudreheritage.org\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take in a show at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lctix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lincoln Center<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>December<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/healthy-holiday-recipe-swaps\/\">Try these healthy ingredient swaps<\/a> for your holiday recipes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/why-soap-and-water-work-better-than-hand-sanitizer-to-remove-remove-viruses-and-germs\/\">Time how long you wash your hands<\/a>. Can you make it to 30-seconds consistently?\n<figure id=\"attachment_84451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84451\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84451\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/07\/29104037\/Discovery-museum-FoCo-Blocker-web.webp\" alt=\"A visitor to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery experiences hurricane winds. Photo by Kati Blocker, UCHealth.\" width=\"300\" height=\"363\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A visitor to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery experiences hurricane winds in the museum&#8217;s simulator. Photo by Kati Blocker, UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/screens-and-kids\/\">screen-free day<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a walk from <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.larimer.gov\/naturalresources\/parks\/lions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lions Open Space to Butterfly Wood<\/a> via a beautiful, unique pedestrian bridge in Fort Collins.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/regular-dental-flossing-may-lower-risk-of-stroke-from-blood-clots-irregular-heartbeats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Floss your teeth<\/a> every day.<\/li>\n<li>Check out the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/fcmod.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fort Collins Museum of Discovery<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with the community <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/boost-your-mood-harness-the-power-of-volunteering-and-kindness\/\">through volunteering or giving<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/recreation\/epic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPIC- Edora Pool and Ice Center<\/a> &#8211; to swim or ice skate.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/how-to-save-a-life-3-ways-to-prepare\/\">Learn hands-only CPR<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/preventive-care-screenings\/\">preventative screenings and check-ups<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/poudrelandmarks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1879 Avery House<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Donate time or food to <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/foodbanklarimer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your local food bank<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Cook your <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/tips-for-cooking-at-home-from-resturant-food-critic\/\">favorite dish and share<\/a> the recipe with friends or family.<\/li>\n<li>If the weather is frightful, find an indoor track to walk on, such as the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcgov.com\/recreation\/facilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senior Center or Northside Aztlan<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/uchealth-program-promotes-social-connections-for-healthy-aging\/\">Connect with friends and family<\/a>, and encourage your loved ones to do the same.<\/li>\n<li>Go to a local show at <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basbleu.org\/bbtc-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bas Bleu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thensf.org\/the-benefits-of-napping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a nap<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PVH is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. It is an honor to have cared for this incredible community for a century. To help us celebrate, we encourage you and your crew to be active, connect and thrive. We hope this fun list of activities will make it easy for you to do just that. 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