Colorado is home to thousands of acres of the world’s most epic terrain—and to cutting-edge inventors, ski bums, and pro athletes who are making some of the best gadgets, gizmos, toys, and tools to help you explore it. Here, a guide to assembling the ultimate Centennial State stash.
Before it could even begin, the race to see which resort would open first is already over.
Mountain towns around the country are increasingly relying on mountain bike trails and other recreation as an economic backbone. Will it work in Silverton?
Making the outdoors more inclusive and welcoming for all starts with hearing the stories of people of color, in their own words.
Follow in pilgrims’ footsteps to view the iconic cross of snow that formed the centerpiece of a now-defunct national monument near Vail.
Learning the ropes for a canyon-based adventure in Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument.
Unlike popular locales in states to the south and west (see: the Grand Canyon), these areas to the east and north of Colorado won’t be crawling with Subarus.
Fall just might be Colorado’s best hiking season—just ask the crowds who will hit the trails in search of foliage. Find some solitude (and social distance) at these under-appreciated hikes.
Depending on when the next snowstorm rolls through, your days to slog to the top of America’s highest paved road sans cars are limited.
Jackson Lake State Park is (officially) one of the best places to stargaze in Colorado—and it’s only 90 minutes from Denver.
Reservation systems, parking limits, and more. Here’s what we know so far about Colorado’s upcoming ski season.
The unexpected winter weather may dampen our autumn colors this year, but if you’re willing to drive, there’s still plenty of leaf peeping (and adventuring) to be done.
Visit glistening alpine lakes, fields of columbines, and one of Colorado’s last remaining glaciers along this lesser-known Brainard Lake highlight.
Every fall, these Centennial State animals prove they’ll do whatever it takes to find a mate.
Intricately designed flies aren’t the only way Colorado tiers show off their imaginations.
As the state continues to reopen after a tough summer, it’s the perfect time to rediscover locales close to home, like this city at the base of the foothills. Welcome to the Boulder you’ve been overlooking.
Rocky Mountain National Park has been overrun with visitors for years. Throw social distancing measures into the mix and thinning the herd becomes even more complicated—and necessary.
Trouts Fly Fishing, founded in 1995 in Washington Park, just moved into its biggest Denver location yet.
No matter where you live in the Denver-Boulder-Fort Collins-Colorado Springs metroplex, there’s bound to be a trail nearby. Here, more than a dozen close-to-home treks that will get you outside without having to travel too far.
Van Bibber Park somehow delivers a paved trail with a natural vibe.
