Ouray officials, businesses encouraging tourism despite Gold Mountain fire nearby
U.S. Highway 550 has reopened outside of Ouray. People should "use their own judgement," firefighting...
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Costs to visit Colorado’s natural wonders are adding up
Those looking to check out Colorado鈥檚 most popular natural destinations may have to start building...
These apps can help you make the most of your summer adventures
Nature? There鈥檚 definitely an app for that.
Here鈥檚 how to get away in Colorado. Like really, really far away.
Looking for less crowded spots? We've got some suggestions.
Lemonade stand at 14,438 feet educates Colorado hikers about backcountry safety
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade on top of a 14er.
Half-ton boulder crushes man on Colorado mountain trail
A Silverthorne man was crushed to death by a falling boulder on a trail near...
The Grand Canyon is not easy or safe — no matter what social media says (抖阴ap)
We need more humble hikers, people who post that a difficult and popular hike is...
Can summer festival season cure Telluride’s winter blues?
Telluride Bluegrass Festival kicks off summer of 'happy campers' after tough ski season.
Iconic Hanging Lake Trail now fully restored 鈥� and improved
"An extraordinary coalition came together not just to restore the damaged Hanging Lake Trail ......
Colorado’s first reported bear attack of the year shuts down Jefferson County park
A woman told wildlife officers that a bear she had seen following hikers on trails...
Whatever you call it, this wildflower is one of Colorado’s best
Paintbrush flowers have a sweet treat inside for those who have careful hands.
Colorado man killed in climbing fall on Mt. Sneffels, family says
A Montrose man was killed in a fall while climbing Mt. Sneffels, a 14er on...
Rattlesnake captured outside Commerce City high school
Two Commerce City officers have been dubbed "rattlesnake wranglers" after capturing a snake outside a...
Lost, ‘ill-equipped’ hikers rescued from Telluride via ferrata route
A Colorado search and rescue team helped two hikers who became stuck on Telluride's via...
Biodegradable pickleballs, size-inclusive skorts made in Colorado and other sports gear we love
Summer is upon us. Here's a guide to gear for baseball, golf, running and more.
Take brunch to the next level with llamas, a train ride or incredible views
Nothing says Colorado like earning your eggs and pancakes with a hike.
Colorado waterfall hike: Copeland Falls best this time of year in early morning
Colorado鈥檚 waterfalls are at their best in June when snow melt sends torrents of water...
Vail-area ranch owned by Architectural Digest publisher for sale at $66.5M
The 287-acre Knapp Ranch west of Vail fronts West Lake Creek, sits near wilderness area.
Here’s what you’ll pay for permits to visit Blue Lakes starting in 2027
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing $5 to $25 for day-use and overnight permits, respectively....
Hiker falls 200 feet from Colorado mountain in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
A hiker was rescued Saturday afternoon from the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness after falling hundreds of...
This hiking trail near Red Rocks will help you get in shape for 14er season
Overlooking Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Mount Morrison tops out at nearly 7,900 feet with 2,000 feet...
Colorado’s 10 most popular hikes, according to AllTrails
They include a chain of lakes in Rocky Mountain Park, a glacier and a wildflower-strewn...
E-bikes are all over mountain trails. Some want them banned
The intrusion of e-bikes, with their unmistakable electric whine, is sparking a fierce backlash from...
Land acquisition expands popular Jeffco park adjacent to Red Rocks
The acquisition expands Matthews/Winters Park, which already has nearly 14 miles of trails in the...
Gorgeous Colorado hike reopens this summer with new rules for hiking, camping, human waste
鈥淲e found a lot of piles of human feces and toilet paper behind almost every...
Backcountry recreation area is a silver lining for wildfire concerns in Frisco
State and federal agencies have joined Frisco residents to discuss ways to reduce dead trees...
Some people love snowshoeing. But I’ll take my microspikes any day.
Traction devices like YakTrax and microspikes make winter hiking much more fun
No permit required to hike to Colorado’s Blue Lakes in 2026
Earlier this month, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it anticipates requiring advanced-purchased permits to...
Spectacular Clear Creek Canyon Trail now extends 3.25 miles upstream from Golden
The 3.25-mile trail in Clear Creek Canyon Park, located just west of Golden, is part...
Timed-entry reservations for peak season at Rocky Mountain National Park on sale May 1
Rocky Mountain National Park will impose its annual peak-season reservation requirements beginning Friday of Memorial...
A Utah monument comes under attack 鈥� again (抖阴ap)
Utah politicians are betting the public won鈥檛 pay as much attention to management retrenchment as...
Dillon Lake Loops winter trail will not open in 2026
Conditions never reached the consistency needed to safely prepare and manage the Dillon Lake Loops...
New signage outside of Colorado鈥檚 Rocky Flats warns public of 鈥榬adioactive materials鈥�
Local officials said the signs warning of exposure to radioactive materials are in response to...
Some of Colorado’s best (and most adventurous) mountaintop meals
From moonlit dinners reached on skis to multicourse meals atop high peaks, the journey is...
We all know plastic is nasty stuff, so why do I find so many empty bottles on the trail? (抖阴ap)
On trails in Grand Canyon National Park, I mostly pick up empty water bottles. It...