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A Prosthetic Leg Couldn’t Stop This Man from Finishing the Leadman

Boulder resident and ultrarunner Dave Mackey amputated his leg in late 2016, but that couldn't keep him from completing one of Colorado's most challenging competitions.

By Emma Murray

Hike We Like: Monarch Lake in Grand County

This high-elevation stroll near Granby offers a family-friendly way to explore a stunning alpine lake.

By Katie Hearsum

Cheyenne Mountain’s Dixon Trail Is Finally Open

Bouts of severe weather and negotiations over private land have stalled the path for years.

By Will Jarvis

How to Explore Albuquerque’s Quirky Sights in 48 Hours

We've got your agenda filled with museums, breweries, hiking, and delicious Southwestern food right here.

By Lauren Puckett

How to Make a Comeback like an Ironman Champ

What the average athlete can learn from Boulder-based Mirinda Carfrae's journey from full rest to full beast mode.

By Caroline Vakil

4 Ways to Get Your Birding Fix This Month

From watching bird bandings to spotting bald eagles, there are plenty of opportunities to glimpse the state's feathered friends before the "Year of the Bird" wraps up.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Theft by Taking: The Alarming Trend of Wildlife Poaching in Colorado

Wildlife, beware: Poaching is a real threat in the Centennial State.

By Kelly Bastone

Explore Colorado’s Lost Ski Areas In Abandoned

The first film from the Road West Traveled takes viewers on a trip to three long-closed ski areas: Geneva Basin, Cuchara, and Berthoud Pass.

By Daliah Singer

Big Agnes Employees Spent Their Summer on the CDT

Talk about workplace goals: A group of about 70 employees hiked the Colorado segment of the Continental Divide Trail over the summer to celebrate the trail's 40th anniversary and raise awareness for its completion, maintenance, and cleanup.

By Morgan Tilton

Hike We Like: Beaver Brook and Chavez Loop

Get a taste of nature and a bit of exercise without committing half the day to a car ride on this moderate hike near Denver. Mid-week outing, anyone?

By Haley Gray

Hike We Like: Sleepy Lion Trail in Button Rock Preserve

This mellow trail along the scenic northern foothills of Boulder County is especially enjoyable in fall and spring weather.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

First-Timer’s Guide: Creede

This remote town might seem like just a blip on the map, but Creede is at the epicenter of some of Colorado’s most spectacular outdoor recreation and scenery.

By Katie Hearsum

Colorado by Nature: Black Canyon of the Gunnison

The centerpiece of our state’s quietest national park is a canyon so deep and narrow that it receives just minutes of sunlight each day.

By Terri Cook

Hike We Like: Loch Lomond

If St. Mary's Glacier is too crowded for you, head to it's neighbor—Loch Lomond.

By Victoria Carodine

Hike We Like: Grand County’s Green Mountain Trail to Big Meadows

This 3.5-mile trek through Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the best hikes to spot wildlife like deer, elk, and moose, especially during the fall season.

By Katie Hearsum

Mountain Biking for Beginners: It’s All Downhill From Here

How one writer rekindled her love of biking with the help of a lift and an expert guide. Plus, four Colorado parks where you can get started.

By Katie Coakley

Hike We Like: North Twin Cone Peak

Get your fall color fix on this moderate hike through one of the state’s largest aspen groves, which leads to a mellow summit offering panoramic views of the Front Range.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave Colorado?

One Subaru-driving writer grapples with his sense of identity as he realizes his dream state isn't what he thought it would be.

By Jeff Waraniak

Hike We Like: Arapaho Glacier Trail

This out-and-back trek through the Indian Peaks Wilderness' tundra ends with an overlook of Colorado’s largest "river of ice."

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

What it Takes to Save Conundrum Hot Springs

The National Forest Service and Boulder-based nonprofit Leave No Trace partnered for a comprehensive approach to save the visibly degraded Conundrum Hot Springs earlier this year. So far, their effort appears to be paying off.

By Sarah Boyum

Hike We Like: Mt. Sneffels

This towering giant in the San Juan Mountain Range promises 2,900 feet of elevation gain, swaths of wildflowers, and rewarding panoramic views.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

A First-Timer’s Guide to Enjoying Summer in Crested Butte

A perennial favorite of powder hounds, this charming town in Gunnison County is also a bucket-list destination during the warmer months.

By Tyra Sutak

How Llamas Became an Integral Part of the Leadville 100

Colorado's annual "Race Across the Sky" relies on the help of volunteers, including 28 llamas that haul 3,000 pounds of supplies to the Hope Pass Aid Station.

By Sam Spengler

8 Luxe Upgrades to Your Summer Camping Kit

We tested eight pieces of gear that will take your camping experience from ordinary to extraordinary.

By Kassondra Cloos

Hike We Like: Long Lake Trailhead to Lake Isabelle

Head to the Brainard Lake Recreation Area to make the trek to Lake Isabelle, and get a front-row view of one of the most iconic ridgelines in Colorado along the way.

By Tyra Sutak

Hike We Like: Finch Lake Trail in RMNP

This quiet trail in the southern end of Rocky Mountain National Park's Wild Basin area culminates in an idyllic picnic landing next to two sparkling alpine lakes.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

Make Your #VanLife Dreams a Reality

These seven Colorado companies can fully transform and prep your vehicle, whether it’s for full-time #VanLife or weekend adventures.

By Emma Murray

Colorado by Nature: The World’s Most Epic Volcanic Eruption

The world’s largest volcanic eruption—La Garita Caldera—occurred in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains about 28 million years ago.

By Terri Cook

Hike We Like: The Ouray Perimeter Trail

This incredible six-plus-mile trail has it all—waterfalls, natural pools, old miners caves—as well as extraordinary views of the town dubbed "the Switzerland of America."

By Emma Murray