Here are cheap summer flights out of DIA as airfare prices surge The price to fly is surging as the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has driven up jet fuel costs, according to travel industry website Kayak which tracks airfare costs.
An Estes Park getaway can be about more than just the outdoors By Miguel Otárola May 19, 2026 at 9:03 a.m. The cabins at Castle Mountain Lodge are ready to go with firewood, television and a...
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...
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns By The Associated Press May 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. New U.S. policy revokes passports for parents owing over $100K, soon expanding to $2,500
Movie-theater hotel adds vintage Airstreams, Quonset huts in San Luis Valley By Tiney Ricciardi May 7, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. Opened in 2022, the Frontier Drive-Inn revitalized a historic outdoor theater that operated from 1955...
10 unique global hotels that are perfect for stargazing By John Metcalfe May 4, 2026 at 12:19 p.m. People who want to get away from the city and experience the heavens’ natural splendor...
Denver bar ranked among the 10 best in the U.S., according to Food & Wine By John Metcalfe April 28, 2026 at 9:35 a.m. This month, Food & Wine released its annual Global Tastemakers Awards, naming a Denver bar...
2 Colorado small towns rank high among the best in the West By Jessica Alvarado Gamez April 14, 2026 at 9:25 a.m. Palisade and Breckenridge were named in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
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...
Lesser known (but really fun) things to do in and around Sin City By Mindy Sink March 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Kayak through a cave in the desert, visit the Las Vegas Neon Museum or walk...
These rain-soaked spots in the West might be having a superbloom By Mindy Sink March 17, 2026 at 11:10 a.m. “Regionally, it looks like itap going to be a very good year,” said Dan McCamish,...
At this Durango inn, locals, visitors and a bygone era converge By Michelle Polizzi March 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Tracie Trotter has always been interested in history -- she even had two storage pods...
Is Aspen over? Another year of poor snow has loyalists rethinking trips By Tribune News Service March 13, 2026 at 12:29 p.m. There’s no way to sugarcoat it: This season has been terrible for resorts.
Telluride’s inaugural skijoring event is ready to ride despite warm weather By Tiney Ricciardi March 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. This weekend, the town of Telluride will host its first skijoring competition despite unseasonably warm...
How tightening budgets, recession fears are impacting travel decisions By Tribune News Service March 10, 2026 at 12:11 p.m. With cost of living skyrocketing, travel budgets may be on the chopping block.
Try these spa traditions from around the world without leaving Colorado By Mindy Sink March 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Iron Mountain Hot Springs has recreated Turkish hammams, Finnish barrel saunas and more
Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel offers a body, mind and soul reset By Contributing Writer February 24, 2026 at 12:03 p.m. Jacumba today feels like what Marfa, Texas, must have been like before Donald Judd arrived.
US ski resorts turn to drones to make it snow amid dire drought By Tribune News Service February 10, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. The idea of cloud seeding dates back to the 19th century.
Mushing through the Rockies: Plan a dogsled adventure for the whole family By Sara Hansen February 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. As winter returns in Colorado, adventurous spirits turn to dog sledding for a unique alternative...
In Telluride, don’t order an espresso martini. Get a Flatliner cocktail instead. By Tiney Ricciardi February 5, 2026 at 8:48 a.m. The Flatliner is like many people in Telluride – it arrived as a tourist and...
DIA wants to shave 13 seconds off travelers’ train waits using newer cars By Bruce Finley February 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. DIA just completed an initial $78 million partial fleet replacement, shifting from its 1995 steel...
Some of Colorado’s best (and most adventurous) mountaintop meals By Shauna Farnell January 29, 2026 at 3:06 p.m. From moonlit dinners reached on skis to multicourse meals atop high peaks, the journey is...
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats By The Associated Press January 26, 2026 at 12:41 p.m. The airline began selling tickets shaped by the new policy in July.
How to find (and photograph) Colorado’s best snow-capped mountain views By Ella Cobb January 22, 2026 at 10:41 a.m. From icy cliffs to picture-perfect pull-offs, here’s how to enjoy the best snow-draped drives without...
DIA hits 200 nonstop domestic destinations, tops among U.S. airports By Bruce Finley January 22, 2026 at 9:36 a.m. Denver International Airport hit the 200 mark for nonstop flights to domestic destinations -- more...
Super Bowl LX guide: What to do within 10 miles of Levi’s Stadium By Sal Pizarro January 20, 2026 at 10:48 a.m. Silicon Valley computer history, heritage neighborhoods, museums, parks, restaurants -- and a mysterious 160-room mansion
Colorado’s gay ski weeks are more than just LGBTQ+ parties. They are tied to a mission. By Tiney Ricciardi January 15, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. But don't be fooled, they're still one helluva party.
Skip the busy Colorado mountains in the winter. Instead, go east. By R. Scott Rappold January 15, 2026 at 10:19 a.m. Many Coloradans shrug off the Eastern Plains as flat and boring compared to the majestic...
Riding the Mushroom Train for fungi, fine wine and forest conservation By Audrey T Williams Correspondent December 24, 2025 at 8:40 a.m. Once a year, Mendocino Area Parks Association (MendoParks), invites folks to join them on the...
Vaccines, masks and more: What CDC recommends for holiday travelers By Tribune News Service December 22, 2025 at 1:08 p.m. Stay as safe and healthy as possible on your next trip.
Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening By The Associated Press December 10, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. The announcement refers to travelers from more than three dozen countries
Colorado winter cabins and yurts that you can ski (or sometimes drive) to By Mindy Sink December 9, 2025 at 10:24 a.m. Mueller State Park, for instance, has year-round rental cabins -- no hiking required.
Sick of ski traffic and crowds? Try these family-friendly winter activities instead By Jamie Siebrase December 9, 2025 at 10:25 a.m. Celebrate the season with ice climbing, sledding, Nordic skiing, stargazing and more.
The best things to do in Colorado when you have out-of-town visitors By Brittany Anas December 23, 2025 at 8:06 a.m. Show off with a day trip to Estes Park, a tour of the Hammond's candy...
Whycations, sustainability and astrotourism: Are your 2026 travel plans on trend? By Mindy Sink December 7, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Travel trends for next year are out, and it looks like travelers want to unplug...
Need a fill-up? 3 Broomfield gas stations sell fuel for under $1.85, tracker says By Abigail Ankeney December 5, 2025 at 10:52 a.m. Is your car thirsty for a full tank? There are three Broomfield gas stations that...
The best food cities in America for 2025 By John Metcalfe December 3, 2025 at 12:05 p.m. San Francisco and New Orleans are among the winners of Conde Nast Traveler's Readers’ Choice...
How to drive in snow and ice in the mountains: A Colorado winter survival guide By Lauren Penington December 3, 2025 at 12:55 p.m. Speeding during winter weather increases Colorado drivers’ risk of being involved in an injury or...
US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee By The Associated Press December 1, 2025 at 2:11 p.m. The fee will begin in February.
Historic La Vista Motel reopens on East Colfax with on-site coffee shop and bar By Jessica Alvarado Gamez December 2, 2025 at 6:43 a.m. The fully restored 1956 motel will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 6.
Pet travel takes off as airlines and airports adapt to furry companions By Jessica Alvarado Gamez November 26, 2025 at 2:25 p.m. Airports such as DIA and companies like RetrievAir are enhancing pet-friendly services.