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Your Guide to Winter Fly Fishing the Cache la Poudre

The Cache la Poudre is one of Colorado's most precious rivers. Here's how you can enjoy some fishing on it when the snow flies.

By Sam Spengler

This Ultra Race Is Prioritizing Gender Equality and Inclusion

Colorado’s High Lonesome 100 announced a handful of new policies this week that offer more opportunities for women to register for the race, in addition to promoting inclusivity for transgender and non-binary participants.

By Morgan Tilton

Hike We Like: Hermit Park’s Kruger Rock Trail

Explore a piece of land that was once a corporate retreat near Estes Park, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Longs Peak Diamond.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

Icelantic’s New Swimwear Is Built for Epic Colorado Adventures

The Golden-based ski company invites you to cool off this summer in their new swimwear collection.

By Victoria Carodine

Does Hanging Lake’s New Permit System Work?

The new online reservation system, which launched May 1, limits the number of people who can hike to one of Colorado’s most scenic destinations.

By Victoria Carodine

Retrace a 150-Year-Old River Expedition From Wyoming to the Grand Canyon

In 1869, John Wesley Powell led a legendary expedition on the Green and Colorado rivers by boat. Now, one rafting company is recreating it.

By Katie Coakley

This New App Puts More than 39,000 Miles of Trails at Your Fingertips

The Colorado Trail Explorer app helps you mine through the Centennial State’s expansive network of trails, whether you’re going by foot, bike, horseback, or most any other method of exploration.

By Laura High

Here’s What’s New at the 2019 Ride the Rockies Tour

Happening throughout central Colorado this week, the 34th annual Ride the Rockies tour is focusing on giving back to the communities that host the race.

By Mary Murphy

10 Dog-Friendly Colorado Hotels

Taking a luxurious vacation (or staycation) with your four-legged friend has never been easier, thanks to these dog-loving hotels, resorts, and lodges.

By Chloe Barrett

Dog-Friendly Denver: 4 Field Trips Just for Fido

Never feel guilty for going to work again with these adventure-filled playdates for your four-legged companion.

By Chloe Barrett

10 Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Denver

Here are some of our favorite Fido-friendly Front Range trails—all less than (or about) an hour's drive from Denver.

By Jerilyn Forsythe, Victoria Carodine

Hike We Like: Lion Gulch Trail

Take a stroll through yesteryear along this peaceful hike near Estes Park, which ends in a lush meadow dotted with the ruins of historic homesteads.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

6 of Colorado’s Best Stargazing Destinations

Stargazers can enjoy—and support—the state’s designated Dark Sky sites by visiting them throughout June, which Gov. Jared Polis recently proclaimed as Dark Sky Month.

By Morgan Tilton

4 New Meals for Your Next Backpacking Adventure

5280 editors taste-tested some of the newest dehydrated camping foods on the market. Here's what they thought.

By Mary Murphy

How Guerrilla Gravity Developed a New Way to Craft Carbon-Fiber Bikes

The two-wheelers at this Jefferson Park shop are both cheaper and stronger than similar creations.

By Shane Monaghan

5 Places to Tube in Colorado This Summer

These spots each offer a different vibe, but all end in the same place: bliss.

By Chloe Barrett

This Colorado Teenager Is One of SUP River Surfing’s Brightest Stars

Miles Harvey is pioneering the burgeoning sport, one new trick at a time.

By Shane Monaghan

Q&A with Steve Rendle, VF Corporation’s CEO

Steve Rendle dishes about the Fortune 250 company's upcoming move to Denver.

By Spencer Campbell

A First-Timer’s Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Twenty years ago, Congress declared 14 miles of Colorado’s deepest canyon worthy of national park status. If you’ve stood along the edge of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park’s namesake chasm, you understand why—yet the Black is still the state’s least-visited national park. We suggest you go before that changes.

By Lindsey B. Koehler

Oh, the Places You’ll Go: 5 of DIA’s Newest Nonstop Flights

Make the most of your summer with one of these direct flights out of Denver International Airport.

By Kim Habicht

First-Timer’s Guide: Dillon

You've likely considered Dillon a pass-through on the way to mountain towns with more name recognition. But it's time to give this small Summit County enclave its due.

By Daliah Singer

5 Local Spots for Renting Outdoor Gear Essentials

Whatever adventure you’re planning—be it a weekend ski trip or remote backpacking excursion—get the equipment you need from one of these local gear-rental programs.

By Tyra Sutak

Dinosaur National Monument’s Night Sky is a Must-See

The national park site was recently designated one of the best places in the world to stargaze by the International Dark-Sky Association.

By Morgan Tilton

4 New Colorado Hotels Perfect for Summer Vacationing

These four new lodges give us a reason to explore the Centennial State—or plan an epic staycation—this summer.

By Daliah Singer

You Can Now Design Your Own Chacos

Take your artwork to the streets (or mountains) with Chaco's customizable sandals.

By Morgan Tilton

How to Try the Ancient Art of Spearfishing in Colorado

There's a whole other world of fishing waiting below the surface of Colorado bodies of water.

By Kate Ruder

First-Timer’s Guide: Leadville

Located at the base of Colorado’s two tallest fourteeners, America’s highest incorporated city is home to a colorful downtown packed with history and outdoor adventure.

By Kirsten Dobroth