Hikers and history buffs rejoice: Historic Welch Ditch will reopen in 2020 as part of the Peaks to Plains Trail project
A former irrigation ditch that helped shape the Front Range will be preserved thanks to Jefferson County Open Space funding
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Golden could have 20,000 square feet of outdoor space ideal for concerts and events if a local church gets its wish
If Golden's planning commission approves the proposal, construction could start as early as this summer for outdoor, public plaza and parking garage in downtown Golden.
1,200 animals are headed to Littleton’s new SeaQuest interactive aquarium inside Southwest Plaza mall
Meet and greet hundreds of species, like otters and octopuses, at Littleton's new interactive aquarium.
Play Ping-Pong, cornhole at Lakewood’s revitalized Lasley Park as early as this summer
New playgrounds, gardens and an outdoor fitness area are just some of the additions headed to Lasley Park.
First they built them, then they burned them: Firefighter recruits learn how quickly buildings burn
A fire starts inside a small structure March 2. Less than two minutes later, a whirling ball of flames encompasses the room, pillaging sofas, mattresses and walls.
Colorado students are inheriting a planet rife with problems. They showed how they intend to fix it at this year’s World Affairs Challenge
Steps toward tackling global issues came from the minds of whom some might consider unlikely or unable to make worldly decisions. On March 3, more than 100 middle schoolers presented...
By 2025, Lakewood wants 60 percent of all landfill-bound waste to be recycled, composted or re-used. High-tech recycling bins are helping
Symbolism, color-coding and manual operation help park visitors make informed decisions about recycling
You can ride electric bicycles on Jeffco Open Space trails — for now
Getting around Jeffco Open Space trails is now easier than ever -- you can ride electric bicycles.
Jefferson County is temporarily closing a few public spaces — including parts of trails and climbing routes — to protect several animal species
Nesting raptors and calving elk are a few of the animals protected by annual Jeffco Open Space closures that affect trails, climbing areas.
Five Olympic sports you can try around Colorado without spending a lot of dough
These activities are sure to put you in the Olympic spirit -- even if you only try them once