CNM’s rock layers present a pictorial history of our planet. Use this Bill Nye–style guide to discern the difference between Jurassic (old) and Triassic (really old) stone—and to learn where to see the ancient layers.
Colorado National Monument has more than 45 miles of trails—consider these three moderate treks its Triple Crown.
If you can only do one thing, tour the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive by car or bike.
How John Otto almost single-handedly ensured the landscape he loved became part of the National Park Service.
The tall tasks include some agile dogs and a group of peanut pushers.
Kyle Richardson is setting records on some of Colorado’s most famous terrain.
The oft-overlooked sanctuary delivers isolation, desert mystique, and some of the West’s prettiest scenery. Here’s your playbook for exploring the Centennial State gem.
Face coverings and physical distancing rules were in place, but delightfully few skiers were on the slopes.
While programs for young adults experiencing cancer or MS are put on hold, the Denver-based nonprofit is launching a new initiative to get health care workers fighting COVID-19 outdoors.
Coloradans can now get a glimpse of the state’s newest park near Trinidad.
With her human companion, Cap Dashwood, by her side, Chaela Choani-Meré has hiked every day for the past two years—and the duo isn’t slowing down yet.
As summer beckons, Colorado’s outdoor experts share their wisdom on cold-weather gear care and storage—from backcountry beacons to base layers and ski boots.
The rebates are based on how many days skiers and riders were able to use their pass during the 2019–20 ski season.
The shadow of the novel coronavirus, which already forced the cancellation of Salida’s 71-year-old FIBArk Whitewater Festival, hangs over the Arkansas River Valley’s biggest season.
If you want to experience the thrill of OHV use without actually having to drive, an Estes Park outfitter will give you a lift.
If you plan on taking your OHV into Colorado’s wilderness, you’ll need to be prepared for just about anything.
Get a feel for four-wheelers during a guided tour of the high passes and alpine meadows surrounding historic Camp Hale.
Off-roading is a great economic driver and fun to boot, but not everyone is stoked about how the pastime affects our public lands.
Your full-size four-wheel-drive vehicle was made to get dirty on the Alpine Loop.
An abbreviated guide to understanding where you can be, where you can’t be, and how to use Colorado’s trails in your OHV of choice.
