Only in Colorado: Trappers Lake
This sparkling alpine lake in northwestern Colorado’s Flat Tops Wilderness Area was the birthplace of America’s wilderness movement.
This sparkling alpine lake in northwestern Colorado’s Flat Tops Wilderness Area was the birthplace of America’s wilderness movement.
This trek to the beautiful Elk Falls is a pleasant addition to Staunton State Park’s comprehensive trail network.
A list of opening dates for the Centennial State’s most popular resorts—plus a look at what’s new.
Golden’s iconic landmarks are the remnants of an ancient landscape flipped upside down.
Rock climbing at ground level just wasn’t enough for the daredevils from Denver Climbing Company. (Acrophobes beware.)
This beautiful three-mile segment along Clear Creek offers a taste of the 65-mile route that will eventually link the South Platte River with the Continental Divide.
View the Centennial State’s fall foliage through photographer Jason Hatfield’s time-lapse video.
Shake up your same-old winter routine with a trip to Utah, where you can experience epic powder at one of Vail Resorts’ latest acquisitions.
Pair your winter jaunts to mountain hot springs with explorations of the landscapes beyond the resorts.
For more than 40 years, Rifle resident Hal Coombs has led annual weeklong trips into the Flat Tops Wilderness in search of three things: elk, unspoiled nature, and bonding time with family and friends.
The best way to spend a Saturday this fall? Exploring this charming, pint-sized town.
Following a devastating wildfire, a series of unique sculptures carved from fire-scarred tree trunks became a focal point of gratitude and healing for this southwestern Colorado community.
Why did the Arkansas River carve a spectacular gorge through a dome of hard rocks when an easier path lies nearby?
At the Stanley Hotel’s REI Basecamp, you can demo products, ask questions about nearby recreation options, sign up for REI-run excursions, or simply relax outside.
This downhill-first trail near Purgatory Resort winds through gorgeous stands of aspen to a rocky bench with views of several scenic canyons.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act at these four historic destinations.
Fine-tune your turns before you head to the slopes.
Indulge in Colorado’s fall colors while pampering yourself with a vacation too.
For stunning high desert, craft breweries, and world-class art, drive south.
This loop hike or mountain bike ride on the northwest side of Durango offers amazing views of the Animas River Valley as well as the lofty La Plata peaks.
