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Only in Colorado: Museum of Colorado Prisons

“Do some time” in this slammer-turned-museum that highlights the infamous history of our state’s correctional facilities.

Hike We Like: Gregory Canyon

This jaunt through the Flatirons offers vibrant autumn color, a great workout, and some wonderful views.

Golden: Raccoon Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Head to this Golden-area hike to wander among aspen groves and open meadows with broad views of the Continental Divide.

Hike We Like: South Valley Park’s Grazing Elk Trail

Enjoy spectacular red rock spires and striking views while strolling through one of JeffCo’s most beautiful open space parcels.

Carlson Vineyards

Behind the Vines: Carlson Vineyards

One of Colorado’s oldest and best-known wineries captures the freshest of our state’s fruity flavors—and quirky humor—in its easy-drinking wines.

Colorado By Nature: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Discover petrified redwood trees, a cuckoo bird, and other ancient fossils at one of the Centennial State’s least known—but most amazing—natural wonders.

Hike We Like: Chief Mountain

This easy-to-access summit near Mount Evans features unforgettable Front Range views.

Dinosaur National Monument Sound of Silence Trail

Hike We Like: Sound of Silence Trail

This colorful gem in Dinosaur National Monument loops through vibrant badlands en route to a little slickrock scrambling—and sweeping views.

Only in Colorado: The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

This local nonprofit is dedicated to building and maintaining sustainable hiking routes up each of our state’s fourteeners—and educating hikers about how to protect our state’s fragile ecosystems.

San Luis Peak

Hike We Like: San Luis Peak’s South Ridge

Escape the crowds and enjoy the natural beauty of one of Colorado’s most remote and least-climbed fourteeners.

Behind the Vines: Legacy Vineyards

This easygoing winery in historic downtown Littleton serves vino made from its own Colorado-grown grapes, as well as other Centennial State wines.

Colorado Trail to Harvard Lakes

Hike We Like: The Colorado Trail to Harvard Lakes

This great intro to the Colorado Trail winds along the slopes of Mount Columbia to a pair of pretty lakes renown for their trout fishing.

Here’s Your Yearly Reminder: Leave No Trace

Whether you’re enjoying your backyard or the backcountry, follow this simple philosophy and do your part to preserve Colorado’s unmatched beauty.

bristlecone pines

Colorado By Nature: Bristlecone Pines

Stroll through a grove of ancient trees whose twisted trunks have stood on Mt. Evans’ windswept slopes since the fall of the Roman Empire.

Hike We Like: Mount Elbert’s East Ridge

Savor the satisfaction of standing atop Colorado’s highest peak.

Chautauqua Park

6 Picturesque Picnic Spots

Celebrate summer with an al fresco meal at one of these idyllic dining spots. Plus, our favorite eats to round out your summit menu.

Pikes Peak

Hike We Like: Pikes Peak’s Northwest Slopes

Bag another fourteener by summiting America’s Mountain (the hard way).

Behind the Vines: Bigsby’s Folly

Life is an adventure at this new craft winery, which brings the best of California and other grape-growing regions to an unpretentious, Roaring Twenties-themed tasting room in the heart of RiNo.

Twin Lakes

Hike We Like: Twin Lakes Trail

This lakeside stroll near Leadville has unbeatable views of Colorado’s two highest peaks and the quaking aspen groves adorning their slopes.

Coney Island Hot Dog Stand

Only in Colorado: Coney Island Hot Dog Stand

Bailey’s famous frankfurter harkens back to the days of vintage family fun.

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