As much as we love to hike, bike, and be active in Colorado, we live in an age where daily life requires us to sit down, buckle up, and drive sometimes. We do this knowing that our cars, vans, and trucks are burning through one of our most precious energy sources and releasing toxins into the environment as a result. While there are many dedicated reformists who get by without a set of four wheels, they have made sacrifices to do so that not all of us are willing to make (not everyone can ride their bike home at 9:00 PM after a steak dinner). Thankfully, there is hope for those of us who depend on four wheels but also want to help protect the environment – butonol fuel. Made from byproduct of living organisms (like trees) it’s a natural alternative for gasoline that some scientists believe can operate automobiles without any modifications. Though still being tested, there is a high chance that it may be mixed with ethanol to create a fuel that is completely renewable, but without the stench that butonol emits alone. With continued research it is likely that we will see a way to hike, bike AND drive with a healthy conscious for a healthy planet.