Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful, no matter the season. But come September, the park lights up with pockets of gold from the yellowing aspens and becomes a haven for wildlife viewing with the elk rut in full …
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9 Terrific Fall Hikes in Vail
While Vail is certainly known for its winter sports and deep powder, it is also just as impressive in the fall. With the staggering peaks covered in yellowing aspens that cradle the valley floor, it is one spectacular …
7 Heavenly Hikes around Crested Butte
Better known as an "adventure" mountain resort, Crested Butte also offers dozens of hikes ideal for summertime excursions. Scenic trails abound throughout the Elk Mountain range. Located in west-central Colorado …
Top 7 Aspen Hikes Worth the Trek
Mention Aspen, Colorado and most people will instantly think of snow-covered slopes and some of the best skiing in the entire country. Aspen is all that of course, and it is rightly recognized for the unmatched winter …
6 Family Hiking Trails for Summer in Telluride
Located among Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, Telluride is simply a gorgeous place for hiking. There is an abundance of hiking trails in town, with over 30 hikes in the region. Hiking is quite popular throughout San …
5 Dazzling Hikes by Colorado Springs
The natural beauty of Colorado Springs invited explorers to the base of Pike’s Peak in the early 1800s, and it has been a hub for those who relish the outdoors ever since. Hikers rejoice in the many, many trails …
6 Outstanding Overnight Backpacking Hikes in Colorado
Colorado is a hiker's paradise, full of hidden overnight treks and magnificent multi-day trails. It's among the best places in the world to be for stunning hiking trails. Whether you're looking for a simple day hike …
10 Easy, Moderate & Difficult Estes Park Day Hikes
As the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Hit the trails this summer and discover these top Estes Park hikes, rated from easy to difficult. The …
Best Day Hikes by Denver Under 3 Miles
For Denverites, one of the best perks of living in the city is having access to both “city life” and nearby hiking trails. But schedules can get busy, I-70 is always busy, and sometimes you just don’t want to spend half …
6 Incredible Day Hikes Close to Denver
Imagine an incredible adventure hiking in the Rockies with the brilliant blue sky, whispers of wildflowers, and silence of the breathtaking hills. These local day hikes near Denver will do that for you. These hiking …
Discover these Impressive Waterfalls near Creede and Lake City
The towns of Creede and Lake City, Colorado lie about an hour apart on CO-149, a scenic route that’s also known as the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. We’ve rounded up our favorite of the area’s more well-known waterfalls …
Hike to these Waterfalls around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, with its proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park is an area with many beautiful waterfalls. Many of the waterfalls can be reached easily, but some require more advanced abilities and more difficult …
3 Dazzling Day Hiking Trails in Golden
If you enjoy being outside, taking in those scenic views as you get your work out in, and live in the Denver Metropolitan Area, then you should really check out the Old West town of Golden, Colorado. The local hiking …
Common Wildflowers Found in Colorado
What does summertime in Colorado mean? To many, it’s the break between ski season, but to others, it means hiking season and a chance to see wildflowers beginning to show themselves to us after a long cold winter. This …
Hiking Etiquette 101: Rules for the Trail
Whether you're heading out for an easy day hike near the city, planning to climb one of Colorado’s famous fourteeners, or backpacking for several days in some of the state’s national forests and wilderness areas, there …
8 Best Day Hikes in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is Colorado's fourth largest city, nestled in the northern foothills of the Front Range. It's gorgeous all year long, with mild enough weather for day hiking opportunities each season. Whether you're …
10 Zen Nature Trips in Colorado
With a state-wide stay-at-home in place throughout Colorado, people are looking for a moment of zen. While you probably can't visit these places now, when things settle and the day-to-day returns, consider a longer …
Waterfalls that Wow by Pagosa Springs
There are four phenomenal waterfalls within a short drive of Pagosa Springs. These waterfalls span from easy to moderate in hiking difficulty and there’s even one you can see from the parking lot. So, there’s something …
Wilderness Waterfalls around Durango
Durango isn’t known for its waterfalls but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some impressive ones nearby. Many of them are unnamed, little-known waterfalls tucked in the backcountry. You’ll likely stumble upon them as …
5 Wondrous Waterfalls by The Springs
If you're looking for a fabulous waterfall hike, there are several in the Colorado Springs area just waiting to be explored. Take your pick from among the favorite waterfalls, some of which require little more than a few …
