Wilderness backpacking permits for Rocky Mountain National Park go on sale March 1 By John Meyer February 26, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Unless you already know where you want to camp, you should do some research ahead...
Arvada, after nixing homeless facility amid neighborhood outcry, still faces a growing problem. Now what? By John Aguilar February 23, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Arvada has created a plan to deal with homelessness as part of its City Council...
State to help manage federal lands around Pikes Peak as increased crowds bring trash, overwhelm facilities By John Meyer January 17, 2025 at 11:29 a.m. Issues on public lands on and around Pikes Peak in recent years have included discarded...
For the first time in a while, Telluride Bluegrass Festival still has tickets available By Tiney Ricciardi January 16, 2025 at 8:15 a.m. If Telluride Bluegrass Festival has been on your bucket list, there’s still a way to...
One Colorado adventure for each month of the year By Mindy Sink January 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. A calendar full of ideas: From ice climbing in January to wildflower hikes in July.
Groups break down barriers on Colorado’s slopes to diversify winter sports that are “just so hard to get into” By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton December 28, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. Winter sports enthusiasts are still overwhelmingly white, but groups like SheJumps and Blackpackers are trying...
Opinion: The West’s remaining fire lookout towers should be saved for future generations By Zeke Lloyd December 12, 2024 at 9:33 a.m. There’s a small wooden cabin at the top of Northwest Peak, a few miles from...
Can Denver solve homelessness? Mayor says progress — despite hiccups — shows that “the formula is quite clear.” By Joe Rubino December 5, 2024 at 6:49 a.m. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's signature homelessness initiative quietly surpassed its sheltering goal this year.
The time is now to make reservations if you want to camp on Memorial Day weekend By John Meyer December 4, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. Reservations for national parks, national forest and Colorado state parks can be made six months...
Gift suggestions for the Colorado hikers in your life By Mindy Sink December 3, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. From socks and books to trekking poles and backpacks.