Castle Rock: Challenge Hill
Philip S. Miller Park’s staircase is a good warm-up for the more famous Manitou Incline.
Evergreen: Bergen Peak Trail
Big elevation gain provides access to great views and the aspen-dotted summit of 9,701-foot Bergen Peak.
Golden: Rawhide Trail
Don’t miss the trails at idyllic White Ranch Park.
Lakewood: Mount Carbon Loop
Bear Creek Lake Park proffers lake and mountain views.
Loveland: Wild Loop To Blue Sky Trail
A popular route for mountain bikers, Blue Sky Trail allows hikers to connect Devil’s Backbone and Horsetooth Mountain open spaces.
Lyons: Grindstone Quarry Trail To Lichen Loop
Grindstone Quarry Trail is a stunning—and blessedly bike-free—path in Heil Valley Ranch.
Parker: Perimeter Trail To Two Bridges Trail
Bayou Gulch Open Space is your ticket to a long but relatively flat jaunt.
Littleton: Carpenter Peak Trail
Roxborough State Park’s Carpenter Peak is a manageable—and enjoyable—climb.
5 Urban Stretches
Escaping Denver’s concrete jungle doesn’t require a drive all the way into the foothills. Explore these five city trails for a quick connection to the outdoors.
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Dine at the Fifth String in Highland
Summer’s bounty shines at the week-old restaurant, which brings chef Amos Watts’ seasonally-inspired cooking to Tejon Street.
Is Tutoring the Right Move for Your Kid During COVID-19?
The vagaries of public school systems are driving parents to find other options.
Kiowa is Colorado’s Only County With Zero COVID-19 Cases. What Has Spared the Community?
Despite resistance to mask-wearing, Kiowa County has yet to record any COVID-19 cases. Some think they beat the virus last year. Others think God is protecting them. We visited Kiowa County to find out.
What Makes Seoul Mandoo’s Giant Dumplings So Special?
A team of experts shape hundreds of perfectly pleated mandu daily at the Aurora restaurant, which is solely dedicated to Korean dumplings.
Will the Pandemic Make Us Rethink Nonsurgical Facial Procedures?
Although doctors are accepting clients for cosmetic procedures again, many customers are rethinking what treatments are worth the upkeep.
Good River Beer Helps Clean Up Local Waterways
After shuttering its Santa Fe District taproom in May, the brewery refocuses on community projects and expanding distribution.
How I Taught My Cat to Use a Toilet During the Pandemic
This isn’t some Meet the Parents gag. You can actually train your cat to do their business in a human toilet. All you need is a cat, a training device, and a global pandemic.
Large Wildfires Are Raging West of the Continental Divide in Colorado
Colorado is dealing with four dangerous wildfires right now, including one of the largest in state history and another that has closed I-70 in Glenwood Canyon.
Black Is Beautiful Is Now On Tap in Colorado
Twenty-seven local breweries are participating in the worldwide initiative to fund causes to support police brutality reform, relevant legal defenses, and equality and inclusion programs.
Kanye West (and Nearly 20 Others) Are on Colorado’s Presidential Ballot
Kanye West and 16 other candidates have made the ballot. But does it actually matter? Probably not in Colorado.
Is Adventure Gear Running Low on the Front Range?
Some gear might be harder to find right now, but local shops are working to meet high demands as more Coloradans take to the mountains. Plus, six places to buy or rent gear.
Don Cheadle Was Once A Mime in Denver
Yes, that Don Cheadle. And we have pictures.
Shop Paulina Buckley’s Wild and Whimsical Floral Creations
The Denver-based floral designer’s new Larimer Square pop-up shop, Buckley House of Flowers, is in full bloom this summer.
Right Cream Delivers Addictive, Small-Batch Ice Cream to Your Door
A tech salesman by day, David Right offers ultra-chunky creations packed with decadent mix-ins like cashew and potato chip brittle and Palisade peach jam.
