Hike We Like: Lion Gulch Trail
Take a stroll through yesteryear along this peaceful hike near Estes Park, which ends in a lush meadow dotted with the ruins of historic homesteads.
Take a stroll through yesteryear along this peaceful hike near Estes Park, which ends in a lush meadow dotted with the ruins of historic homesteads.
This mellow trail along the scenic northern foothills of Boulder County is especially enjoyable in fall and spring weather.
The centerpiece of our state’s quietest national park is a canyon so deep and narrow that it receives just minutes of sunlight each day.
Get your fall color fix on this moderate hike through one of the state’s largest aspen groves, which leads to a mellow summit offering panoramic views of the Front Range.
This out-and-back trek through the Indian Peaks Wilderness’ tundra ends with an overlook of Colorado’s largest “river of ice.”
This towering giant in the San Juan Mountain Range promises 2,900 feet of elevation gain, swaths of wildflowers, and rewarding panoramic views.
Get hands-on instruction in the art of glassblowing at this vibrant Frisco studio, which doubles as a retail space and community center.
This quiet trail in the southern end of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin area culminates in an idyllic picnic landing next to two sparkling alpine lakes.
The world’s largest volcanic eruption—La Garita Caldera—occurred in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains about 28 million years ago.
Test your limits while dangling from the side of a cliff on one of our state’s European-style climbing adventures.
Head to Continental Divide Winery’s tasting room in Alma or Breckenridge for a crash course in high-elevation vino.
Celebrate summer in the Rockies with a heart-pounding descent down one of the state’s six alpine coasters (plus, a new addition we’re looking forward to).
Fields of wildflowers and panoramic views of the Collegiate Peaks towering over the Arkansas Valley make every step of this straightforward fourteener a rewarding journey.
This beautiful excursion to two azure lakes near Steamboat Springs offers a tantalizing taste of Colorado’s portion of the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail.
This non-traditional Front Range winery makes the best-tasting sangria on the market—and it’s a concentrate. But don’t take our word for it.
This forested trail through the James Peak Wilderness leads to a pair of sparkling, trout-filled lakes nestled beneath the Continental Divide.
Although she doesn’t look her age, Colorado Springs’ Grand Dame of the Rockies is celebrating her centennial this month.
Frisco’s wacky celebration of sailing and all things summer will take place on June 23.
Enjoy green meadows, shady forests, and great views of America’s Mountain along this classic foothills hike near Conifer.
The unique geological makeup of Estes Park’s dramatic, peaky backdrop—which boasts hundreds of climbing routes—has been more than a billion years in the making.
