Coloradans Will Love These 6 Summer Travel Destinations
Hit the road or hop a flight to play the Colorado way—with a change of scenery.
Hit the road or hop a flight to play the Colorado way—with a change of scenery.
Petroglyphs, empty campsites, and miles of red-rock terrain reward hikers willing to trade certainty for solitude in Big Dominguez Canyon.
From a festival commemorating a chicken to a race honoring an Estes Park elk, here are the best events in Summit County, Estes Park, Vail, and beyond this month.
Adam Miller started Revel Bikes in his Carbondale living room. Then he watched as a private-equity firm sent the company over the handlebars. Can Miller overcome crushing tariffs and a sputtering bike market to revive his business?
This Mother’s Day, celebrate your adventure mom by giving her what she really wants: sweat and rest.
These outdoor brands have made it a point to produce sustainable gear.
Travel in style with 5280 magazine readers and other like-minded adventure seekers. We’re offering unforgettable journeys across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America—each crafted with immersive activities, expert guides, and seamless travel experiences. All trips include roundtrip airfare from Denver.
Looking for a trail to give your favorite out-of-towner a taste of Colorado’s natural beauty? Do so with one of these easier Front Range treks.
Just off Guanella Pass in Grant, Tumbling River Ranch pairs luxe cabins and creekside hot tubs with communal meals and activities for a surprisingly social—and restorative—mountain escape.
Come to this mountain enclave for the outdoor recreation, but stay for the friendly community vibe.
To mark the occasion, we spoke with Huberto Maestas, whose art helps keep San Luis on the map.
Don’t let April and May slip away without saving some serious dough on eats, adventure, and getaways.
From what to wear to what to expect, trail pros break down how to volunteer—no experience required.
A bartender in Breckenridge is planning for nursing school, while a cafe manager in Steamboat sees reason for hope: “People are doing the downtown thing instead of the mountainside thing.”
We’re crossing the state line to explore everything the Gem City has to offer travel-obsessed Coloradans.
The 50-year-old ski mountaineer teaches us how the world’s biggest peaks can be leveraged to survive life’s worst valleys.
Ride in the mountain bike capital of the world. Marvel at marine life. Show your kids Grecian busts—or leave them with the grandparents and head to Costa Rica. It’s all one direct flight from home.
