Hike We Like: Arapaho Glacier Trail
This out-and-back trek through the Indian Peaks Wilderness’ tundra ends with an overlook of Colorado’s largest “river of ice.”
This out-and-back trek through the Indian Peaks Wilderness’ tundra ends with an overlook of Colorado’s largest “river of ice.”
The National Forest Service and Boulder-based nonprofit Leave No Trace partnered for a comprehensive approach to save the visibly degraded Conundrum Hot Springs earlier this year. So far, their effort appears to be paying off.
This towering giant in the San Juan Mountain Range promises 2,900 feet of elevation gain, swaths of wildflowers, and rewarding panoramic views.
A perennial favorite of powder hounds, this charming town in Gunnison County is also a bucket-list destination during the warmer months.
Colorado’s annual “Race Across the Sky” relies on the help of volunteers, including 28 llamas that haul 3,000 pounds of supplies to the Hope Pass Aid Station.
We tested eight pieces of gear that will take your camping experience from ordinary to extraordinary.
Head to the Brainard Lake Recreation Area to make the trek to Lake Isabelle, and get a front-row view of one of the most iconic ridgelines in Colorado along the way.
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.
These seven Colorado companies can fully transform and prep your vehicle, whether it’s for full-time #VanLife or weekend adventures.
The world’s largest volcanic eruption—La Garita Caldera—occurred in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains about 28 million years ago.
This incredible six-plus-mile trail has it all—waterfalls, natural pools, old miners caves—as well as extraordinary views of the town dubbed “the Switzerland of America.”
Test your limits while dangling from the side of a cliff on one of our state’s European-style climbing adventures.
Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park serves up stupendous red rock scenery—without the frustrating summertime crowds you’ll encounter at other nearby parks.
The spotted lanternfly may be coming to a tree near you. That’s not a good thing.
Landlocked craftsmen prove the best skiffs and sailboats have a touch of Rocky Mountain DNA.
A small stretch of Colorado land houses a massive group of male bats—and other unexpected creatures.
The rise of the gig economy means many of us can do our jobs remotely while spending our weekdays exploring the mountains. We’ve got three suggestions for interim offices.
Colorado’s landscape bursts into a kaleidoscope of color every summer, when more than 3,200 species of wildflowers spring up all over the state. The high elevations hit their budding peaks this month, which means now’s the time to get outside and enjoy the abundance of hues. Here, our guide to where to go, the best ways to get there, and how to identify all those beautiful blooms once you find them.
One man offers his sage advice on how to tackle the 486-mile Colorado Trail, piece by piece.
This out-and-back near Idaho Springs leads to an alpine lake that is perfect for cooling off in the dog days of summer—plus you’ll get a great workout with stunning views.
