Welcome to Fishers Peak, Colorado’s Newest State Park
Beyond being a much-needed new playground for Centennial Staters, Fishers Peak’s goal of balancing conservation and recreation could set a new standard for parks everywhere.
Beyond being a much-needed new playground for Centennial Staters, Fishers Peak’s goal of balancing conservation and recreation could set a new standard for parks everywhere.
Celebrating 26 captivating people, beautiful places, and irresistible things endemic to our special slice of America in 2020.
Start the new year on a healthy note with help from the Conscious Merchant, a clean-living boutique at the Dairy Block.
Making the outdoors more inclusive and welcoming for all starts with hearing the stories of people of color, in their own words.
As the state continues to reopen after a tough summer, it’s the perfect time to rediscover locales close to home, like this city at the base of the foothills. Welcome to the Boulder you’ve been overlooking.
The exhibition, on view at History Colorado Center through January 2021, features the works of 40 artists.
A Q&A with the designer of this 1,300-square-foot, certified International Passive House tucked into the mountains outside of Fort Collins. And, yes, you can rent it.
No matter where you live in the Denver-Boulder-Fort Collins-Colorado Springs metroplex, there’s bound to be a trail nearby. Here, more than a dozen close-to-home treks that will get you outside without having to travel too far.
Van Bibber Park somehow delivers a paved trail with a natural vibe.
Bring Fido along for a romp through wildflowers while you enjoy gorgeous valley views.
Castlewood Canyon State Park offers interest-piquing outdoor recreation for history buffs.
Philip S. Miller Park’s staircase is a good warm-up for the more famous Manitou Incline.
Big elevation gain provides access to great views and the aspen-dotted summit of 9,701-foot Bergen Peak.
Don’t miss the trails at idyllic White Ranch Park.
Bear Creek Lake Park proffers lake and mountain views.
A popular route for mountain bikers, Blue Sky Trail allows hikers to connect Devil’s Backbone and Horsetooth Mountain open spaces.
Grindstone Quarry Trail is a stunning—and blessedly bike-free—path in Heil Valley Ranch.
Bayou Gulch Open Space is your ticket to a long but relatively flat jaunt.
Roxborough State Park’s Carpenter Peak is a manageable—and enjoyable—climb.
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.