Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways: The Playlist
A playlist for your next road trip.
A playlist for your next road trip.
With impressive fourteeners in the distance, this 57-mile road trip delivers you to plenty of places to play on the trail or on the Arkansas River.
Go on a geological tour with this 103-mile trek starting in Pueblo.
An epic loop that extends into Utah, the Colorado section of this road (134 miles) features sites with dinosaur bones and ancient art.
This epic 55-mile road—that dates back more than a century—delivers you to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Take this 205-mile loop to unwind as you drive past aspen-covered landscapes.
On the Eastern Plains, this short drive—just 19 miles—pays homage to the state’s transportation history.
Water and rock define this 117-mile stretch of road that features both mountains and rivers—and plenty of public land.
Take this 236-mile loop past hot springs, over mountains, and to travel the Million Dollar Highway.
Drive through 129 miles of a unique landscape that is also home to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
This 101-mile drive next to an epic river brings you through a glacial valley.
Laura Kottlowski finds inspiration on the state’s heavenly bodies of water.
Colorado-made mobile apps will help you predict thunderstorms, identify wildflowers, and find the best trail to explore.
Biking’s fastest-growing discipline is a great way to explore the Centennial State’s backcountry roads.
Thirty years ago, Colorado set up a program to preserve and promote the state’s best drives. Here, some of those favorite byways to help you plan your next road trip.
Stressed about finding a spot to sleep under the stars? Let technology do the work for you.
Escape the heat and find some solitude with this rewarding hike near Silver Plume in Arapaho National Forest.
Over the past two decades, Vail Resorts has dramatically changed the landscape of the ski industry—acquiring properties around the world and becoming the most notorious corporation in mountain resort management. Here’s a timeline of how they did it.
Planning an end-of-summer road trip? These five motor lodges are cheap(er), cheerful places where you can rest your weary head after a day of exploring.
Planning some last-minute summer travel? Don’t overlook this small mountain community, which boasts every kind of outdoor adventure you could desire (plus so much more).
