Popular Crested Butte campground shutting down until 2028 By Tiney Ricciardi August 27, 2026 at 9:54 a.m. This closure means there are few campgrounds where you can reserve sites near Crested Butte....
She thought her Colorado vacation photos were gone for good. Then a stranger found her film. By Tiney Ricciardi August 26, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. The only realistic way to find the smiling hikers in the photographs was online. It...
There’s a lot to do around Moab with kids — even in hot summer months By Jamie Siebrase August 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Conventional wisdom says to avoid southeast Utah in July and August, but there are ways...
How to assess lightning risk when hiking Colorado’s 14ers By Tiney Ricciardi August 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Summit by noon? Not if the signs and sounds are calling for storms sooner, says...
Colorado 14ers remain busy, but total visitation was the lowest in a decade thanks to one closed peak By Tiney Ricciardi August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Visitation to Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains in 2025 dropped to its lowest level in a decade,...
Growing older, staying wild: A 30-year hiking tradition keeps these Colorado women connected By Tiney Ricciardi July 30, 2026 at 12:22 p.m. The ladies of the Hen Hike started trekking together as new moms and have carried...
2 paragliders injured in separate Boulder-area falls By Abigail Ankeney July 31, 2026 at 10:34 a.m. Fire crews responded Wednesday morning to two separate downed paragliders in the Boulder area, including...
This wildflower hike in Crested Butte features an alpine lake, waterfalls By Denver7 July 28, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Look up -- not just at the peaks around you, but at the waterfalls cascading...
You don’t need a reservation to visit Colorado’s best campground, according to The Dyrt By Tiney Ricciardi July 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. The best camping spot in Colorado doesn’t have bathrooms and doesn’t accept reservations, but it...
Dog rescued after 29 days on the run in Colorado mountains thanks to search and rescue group for pets By Lu Snyder July 24, 2026 at 4:21 p.m. Founded in 2020 by trained pet detectives, Summit Lost Pet Rescue is structured similarly to...
How not to be a ‘touron’ when encountering Colorado wildlife By Jamie Siebrase July 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Stay safe on the trails by following these common-sense rules.
Keep one eye peeled for this rare wildflower bloom in Colorado high country By Tiney Ricciardi July 24, 2026 at 9:03 a.m. The corn lily is toxic to animals and known to cause lambs to be born...
Less crowded Colorado destinations for camping, gravel biking, hot springs and more By Tiney Ricciardi July 14, 2026 at 9:07 a.m. Lucky for locals, there are plenty of backroads less traveled if you know where to...
Ouray officials, businesses encouraging tourism despite Gold Mountain fire nearby By Tiney Ricciardi July 2, 2026 at 9:11 a.m. U.S. Highway 550 has reopened outside of Ouray. People should "use their own judgement," firefighting...
Costs to visit Colorado’s natural wonders are adding up By Tiney Ricciardi July 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Those looking to check out Colorado’s most popular natural destinations may have to start building...
These apps can help you make the most of your summer adventures By Jamie Siebrase June 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Nature? There’s definitely an app for that.
Here’s how to get away in Colorado. Like really, really far away. By Jamie Siebrase June 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Looking for less crowded spots? We've got some suggestions.
Lemonade stand at 14,438 feet educates Colorado hikers about backcountry safety By Tiney Ricciardi June 25, 2026 at 12:12 p.m. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade on top of a 14er.
Half-ton boulder crushes man on Colorado mountain trail By Lauren Penington June 24, 2026 at 12:40 p.m. 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 (ap) By Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff June 24, 2026 at 6:06 a.m. We need more humble hikers, people who post that a difficult and popular hike is...
Can summer festival season cure Telluride’s winter blues? By Tiney Ricciardi June 23, 2026 at 9:54 a.m. Telluride Bluegrass Festival kicks off summer of 'happy campers' after tough ski season.
Iconic Hanging Lake Trail now fully restored — and improved By The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel June 22, 2026 at 9:53 a.m. "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 By Lauren Penington June 22, 2026 at 2:51 p.m. 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 By Jonathan Shikes June 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Paintbrush flowers have a sweet treat inside for those who have careful hands.
Colorado man killed in climbing fall on Mt. Sneffels, family says By Katie Langford June 17, 2026 at 1:58 p.m. A Montrose man was killed in a fall while climbing Mt. Sneffels, a 14er on...
Rattlesnake captured outside Commerce City high school By Lauren Penington June 16, 2026 at 10:27 a.m. 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 By Elise Schmelzer June 16, 2026 at 3:51 p.m. 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 By The Know June 12, 2026 at 6:23 a.m. 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 By Mindy Sink June 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. 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 By Ruth Carol Cushman June 10, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. Colorado’s 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 By Judith Kohler June 3, 2026 at 6:34 a.m. 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 By Tiney Ricciardi June 2, 2026 at 2:18 p.m. 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 By Lauren Penington May 31, 2026 at 12:51 p.m. 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 By John Meyer May 28, 2026 at 5:44 a.m. 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 By Abigail Bliss May 20, 2026 at 4:42 p.m. 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 By Tribune News Service April 28, 2026 at 2:43 p.m. 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 By John Meyer April 27, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. 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 By Tiney Ricciardi April 2, 2026 at 11:24 a.m. “We 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 By John Meyer March 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. 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. By Jonathan Shikes March 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Traction devices like YakTrax and microspikes make winter hiking much more fun
No permit required to hike to Colorado’s Blue Lakes in 2026 By Tiney Ricciardi March 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. 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 By John Meyer March 11, 2026 at 10:49 a.m. The 3.25-mile trail in Clear Creek Canyon Park, located just west of Golden, is part...