The Rocky Mountains of Colorado
The Rocky Mountains are the largest mountain system in North America. It spans several states in the United States, including much of Colorado. The mountain …
Mountains
10 Captivating Colorado 13ers to Hike
When it comes to Colorado’s mountains, those that stand 14,000 feet and higher are typically the ones that hog all the glory. But don’t let the …
The Colorado 14ers
Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, referred to as fourteeners, or as locals call them, 14ers. One of the more popular outdoor activities …
15 Most Famous Colorado Mountains
Without a doubt, Colorado boasts some of the best mountain recreation and scenery in the world. From the historic Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the south to …
What’s the Mountain on the Coors Can?
Wilson Peak, the mountain on the Coors can, is one of the most iconic alpine peaks in the world. Standing at 14,023 feet in elevation, Wilson Peak is the …
Best Places to Catch a Colorado Sunset
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that Colorado is an ideal place to watch sunsets. Teeming with immense mountain landscapes that soar up …
What is Colorado is known for?
Colorado is known for a lot of things, but most of the world probably thinks of stunning mountain scenery when they think of the state. But in addition to the …
Hiking by Pulpit Rock at Austin Bluffs Open Space in Colorado Springs
North of downtown Colorado Springs, Pulpit Rock is a popular natural rock feature and namesake for the 500-acre Pulpit Rock Park located within the Austin …
Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?
Today, Colorado is not a literal or figurative hot spot for volcanoes by any stretch of the imagination. In the U.S., places like Hawaii and Yellowstone are …
What to do Before, During and After an Avalanche
If you plan on being outdoors in the mountains during winter, avalanche preparedness isn’t just a nice thing to be familiar with; it’s information …
The Continental Divide through Colorado
Everyone has heard of the Continental Divide that runs north and south throughout North America. But so much of what makes up the divide is only read about or …
What is Colorado Springs known for?
gAs Colorado’s second-most populous and largest city in the state by acreage, there’s a whole lot in Colorado Springs. The Olympic City is famous …
How Common are Avalanches in Colorado?
Colorado’s mountains are a paradise for skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, but enjoying outdoor winter recreation in the state carries serious risks. …
Hiking Trail from Crested Butte to Aspen
While driving from Crested Butte to Aspen and vice-versa may take around 3 hours and over 100 miles in the summer (5 hours and over 200 miles in the winter), as …
Golden’s Lookout Mountain Road + Trail
If you’re living in a busy Colorado city somewhere along the densely populated Front Range, you’re lucky to be located in a place with quick access …
The Western Plateau of Colorado
The Colorado Plateau encompasses a massive land area featuring a series of plateaus or mesas, which are located within an enormous basin surrounded by …
Flatirons on Green Mountain in Boulder
Towering over the southwest of town, the Flatirons are Boulder’s most iconic rock formations. As a set of dramatic, pointed slabs, the Flatirons provide a …
Living in the Colorado Mountains
Nothing compares to the silence you experience between 4 and 5 am in the mountains. The birds have yet to wake and the wind has long lost the energy to gust …
Things to do at Colorado’s Pikes Peak
Known as “America’s Mountain”, Pikes Peak features an impressive summit of 14,115 feet and plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Unlike many …