Fall in Colorado is nothing short of spectacular, with vibrant foliage painting the landscape in hues of gold, red, and orange. While it’s a...
Outdoor Recreation
Colorado beckons adventurers year-round with endless outdoor thrills. Hike fourteeners, ski world-class slopes, kayak rushing rivers, or mountain bike scenic trails. Whether you’re chasing powder in Aspen, exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, or rafting the Arkansas River, Colorado’s stunning landscapes offer unforgettable experiences for every skill level and season.
The Risky Fun of Peak Priorities
There is no such thing as an easy Colorado 14’er. Though some peaks may be easier to climb than others, all promise a difficult day of hiking...
Views from the Top
As an outdoor recreation writer, podcaster and advocate, it’s my job to be outdoors. Whenever I meet someone for the first time, and we discuss...
Giant Troll Finds Home in Victor
Just when the small mountain town of Victor needed a boost in visitors, Rita the Rock Planter came to the rescue. Designed and built out of...
Atta Boy
Two things are constant in Colorado: people love hiking and people love their dogs. It seems that wherever you go—dog parks, city parks,...
What a Long, Strange Trip
Editor’s note: Scott Rappold is a Colorado-based journalist who takes his job—and his fun—seriously. Please drink, eat and trip responsibly....
Taking the High Road on America’s Mountain
How do you get to the summit of Pikes Peak? You can walk, run, bike, ride, drive, ski, snowshoe, take the cog railway, jeep or bus tour, or...
Embracing the Darkness
Sitting in evening rush hour traffic on I-25, watching a night game at Coors Field or taking in an ArtWalk on Colorado Blvd., you look up and...
Is This for Real?
We all know that Colorado is one of our nation’s cherished treasures. The mountain majesty of Pikes Peak, the glimmering snow-swelled Arkansas...
For Whom The Bells Toll
The Maroon Bells. Instantly recognizable as the most photographed mountains in the U.S., these two prominent 14’ers, just outside of the...
Are We There Yet?
Colorado is more than just mountains. Heck, half of the state is flat as a board, and looks like Kansas. Not that there’s anything wrong with...
Catching the Fly Fishing Bug
It was 7:00 a.m. in early September, and I was dressed for the ski slopes. Our Orvis fly fishing guide, Kenny, took the misty 39-degree...