Colorado, like most states, has its squabbles between “locals” and “outsiders”, or “natives” and “newcomers”. The original Coloradans are the Native Americans who lived in the state before Europeans showed up. In the …
Canyons Of The Ancients
Trio of Fantastic Four Corners Road Trips
In the late summer and early fall, it’s hard to beat a road trip through the four Corners region, the place where the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet. In one loop, you can experience everything …
Camping near Cortez, Dolores and Mancos, around Mesa Verde
Tucked away between Cortez and Mancos in Southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde is the state's second most visited national park (after RMNP). Along with neighbor Dolores, these three towns offer abundant outdoor recreation, …
7 Captivating Hiking Trails around Cortez
Located in the sparsely populated southwestern corner of Colorado, the city of Cortex and the surrounding area are steeped in history, natural splendor, and adventure. If you live here or are just passing through, you …
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 mountainous highlands. It's named for the Colorado River that …
Tour Ancient Puebloan Ruins in Colorado
Evidence of Colorado's early Native American cultures exists at sites across the state, existing in various forms from ancient tools and pictographs, to stone-made dwellings. Some of the most spectacular and oldest ruins …
Escape to these 11 Remote Colorado Destinations and Secluded Towns
If you live in a big Colorado city that's seen constant growth over the past decade, the thought of truly remote places in the state still existing might sound farfetched. But look past the Front Range Urban Corridor, …
Snow-free Winter Hike on Sand Canyon Trail
When you need a break from snow and ice, try the red rock of McElmo Canyon and the Sand Canyon Trail in southwestern Colorado. The lower part of this trail in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument offers year-round …
