Hi Friends!  If we haven’t met, my name is Erin and I’m the newest member of the Akinz team. I thought it would be fun to get the lowdown from Suzanne and write a post...

In a world filled with hustle and bustle, many folx want to get out of town and find a connection with nature. Coloradans have gone “all in” for van life and have seized the opportunity...

Today is Earth Day and we like to think Earth Day is Every Day... as Zella will tell you when you opt out of taking a bag in the store, "Save the World, one branch at a...

Can you believe it?  We opened our doors for our Old Town Fort Collins store 10 years ago as of August 15th, 2022!! We'll be celebrating our TEN year anniversary on Monday August 15th!  EVERYTHING...

Summer is here and it's time for more outdoor adventures! Be sure to get together your "adventure pack" so you're ready to go. Check out these Akinz items we recommend you include with your gear.

The key to enjoying spring hiking in Colorado is all in the layers. You may start a hike in the sunshine and temps that feel like summer, but summit in snow and a cool breeze.  But...

Mother's Day is just around the corner! If you've been procrastinating getting gifts for your mom this year, don't worry (also same); we've put together six Mother's Day gift guides for every kind of mom! Keep...

It's the first day of April! Know what that means? Today is the first day of Earth Month! Here at Akinz we work hard to make our products and practices as sustainable as possible. Unfortunately,...

There’s nothing quite like bonding together in the great outdoors! Colorado camping has something for everyone, from fresh air and sunshine to splashing in creeks and streams, setting out on a new hike, or biking...