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4 Apps to Help You Find the Perfect Colorado Camping Spot

Stressed about finding a spot to sleep under the stars? Let technology do the work for you.

By Katie Coakley

Hike We Like: Watrous Gulch Trail

Escape the heat and find some solitude with this rewarding hike near Silver Plume in Arapaho National Forest.

By Victoria Carodine

A Complete List of Every Mountain Vail Resorts Has Ever Purchased

Over the past two decades, Vail Resorts has dramatically changed the landscape of the ski industry—acquiring properties around the world and becoming the most notorious corporation in mountain resort management. Here’s a timeline of how they did it.

By Keegan Pope

Check In At These 5 Retro Colorado Motor Lodges

Planning an end-of-summer road trip? These five motor lodges are cheap(er), cheerful places where you can rest your weary head after a day of exploring.

By Katie Coakley

First-Timer’s Guide: Lake City

Planning some last-minute summer travel? Don't overlook this small mountain community, which boasts every kind of outdoor adventure you could desire (plus so much more).

By Victoria Carodine

Hike We Like: Mt. Shavano

The famed Angel of Shavano watches over this rewarding route up Colorado’s 17th-highest summit.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

9 Must-Try Mountain Biking Trails Near Aspen

With its wide range of challenges, from cross-country singletrack to lift-served plunges, the Roaring Fork Valley delivers as one of Colorado’s top riding destinations.

By Terri Cook

Margo Hayes Is on the Verge of Making Her Olympic Dreams a Reality

The Boulder native will try to earn at trip to Tokyo 2020 at the IFSC Climbing World Championships this month.

By Mary Murphy

Kremmling Is Your Gateway to Outdoor Adventure

Plan a getaway to the small-yet-wild ranching town.

By Kelly Bastone

Adventure Racing Past 50 Years Old

When a Grand County sexagenarian tries the Never Summer Adventure Race two years in a row, he's left reflecting on the delusion of immortality.

By Martin J. Smith

The Insider’s Guide to Fort Collins

From destination-worthy dining to superb outdoor adventures to sexy nights out on the town, consider this your locals-approved plan for a perfect visit to Denver’s favorite northern neighbor.

By Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

This Ranch Is Like Summer Camp for the Whole Family

Spend the last unofficial weekend of summer at the close-to-home Tumbling River Ranch.

By Lindsey R. McKissick

Denver’s Inspirato Just Launched the ClassPass of Luxury Lodging

A new subscription service called Inspirato Pass gives travelers no-nightly-rate access to more than 60,000 properties around the world for a flat fee of $2,500 a month.

By Jessica LaRusso

Hike We Like: Arapaho Pass Trail

This moderately-strenuous hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness boasts some of Colorado’s best wildflower displays.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

Yes, Summer Camps for Grownups Are a Real Thing

You don’t have to be a kid to bunk up, roast s’mores, or ride horses with your new best friends. Here, three summer camps specially designed for adults.

By Shauna Farnell

7 Trail Races to Add to Your Running Bucket List

Sure, some of Colorado's most popular races have been canceled due to trail conditions, but there are still plenty of ways to competitively trail run this summer and fall.

By Shauna Farnell

What to Know Before Taking an Epic Dude Ranch Vacation

Before you pack your flannels and blue jeans, read up on everything you need to know about roughing it on Colorado's remarkable ranches.

By Katie Hearsum

How Colorado Prepared 10-Year-Old Selah Schneiter for El Capitan

In June, the Glenwood Springs-based climber became the youngest person to climb the Nose on El Capitan. And she couldn't have done it without the help of her father, Mike Schneiter, and a whole host of Colorado climbs.

By Kaitlyn Kinshella

Top of the Town 2019: Sports, Outdoors & Fitness

Some adventure in the wild, others in the gym. Here are the premier destinations and gear for whatever path you take.

By Staff

Will Multi-Use Campuses Attract Outdoor Brands to the Western Slope?

These new developments aim to jump-start a beautiful but often-overlooked region of the state.

By John Briley

How Nite Ize Quietly Became One of Boulder’s Largest Outdoor Brands

You may not know Nite Ize's name, but if you love adventuring, you've likely used one of the company's inventions in the wild.

By Shane Monaghan

“Hiking With Sight” Duo Plans to Conquer a Fourteener

Two Fort Collins adventurers are combining their abilities to take on the ultimate Colorado challenge.

By Mary Murphy

A Rookie’s Guide to Surviving Colorado’s Backcountry

Avoid these seven mistakes to stay safe in the wilderness.

By Lindsey B. King

Cool Off in 4 New Colorado River Parks

Turns out, humans actually can improve upon nature’s designs. These splash zones prove it.

By Kelly Bastone

5280 Neighborhood Guide: Lafayette

There has never been a more exciting time to visit this vibrant city in Boulder County.

By Callie Sumlin

Can Snowmass Remake Itself—Again?

Snowmass Village has been remade time and again—without much success—but a trio of owners believes the latest effort will transform the town into the destination it has always aspired to be.

By Kelley McMillan Manley