Gone are the days when someone sheepishly falls down on a hiking trail and keeps it to themselves. The other side of Instagram glory — where peak gloating is on display alongside all other fabulous outdoor escapades being shared — are the tales of how things went wrong.
More | Talk | Read It Later | SharePagosa Springs is an increasingly popular getaway with natural amenities. From river domes to chic tiny homes, new lodging options appeal to every kind of traveler.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareDenver set new records in 2023 for both domestic visitors and money spent by those visitors — eclipsing $10 billion for the first time, it was announced Tuesday.
Visit Denver, the city’s tourism sales and marketing agency, said last year’s visitor total of 37.4 million was a 3% bump over 2022.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
National parks are federally protected places for a reason — they’re beyond incredible. Colorado preserves some majorly captivating sites while offering an exciting line-up of recreational activities.
Many guests are content with low-key offerings such as hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
There’s nothing quite like soaking up live music outdoors in the summer.
As if catching a concert in the fresh air, with a fluttering breeze and stars overhead, weren’t alluring enough, Colorado is home to a handful of jaw-droppingly, distractingly scenic venues.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Long-time Vail residents fondly say, “Winter is great, but summer is why we live here,” despite the global popularity of its ski slopes.
While the winter experience at the sprawling slopes of the Bavarian-style resort is spectacular, Vail’s summer adventures are next level.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
The past 12 months have been an exciting time for skywatchers and stargazers.
In October 2023, the path of a “ring of fire” eclipse clipped southern Colorado, visible from Mesa Verde National Park and its neighbors.
It’s no secret that Colorado is an outdoor lover’s vacation hot spot. With four national parks, 42 state parks, access to eight national wildlife refuges, and over 300 state wildlife refuges, plenty of nature’s playground is available here for every kind of outdoor enthusiast.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
No matter where you find yourself in Colorado, there’s a state park ready to embrace your arrival.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareColorado is home to both hot springs and historic scenic train rides, which both are known for the release of steam. Why not combine these experiences for a little steam with steam for a memorable and unique trip?More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Colorado certainly has plenty of sun in the summer, but venture into the high country and you might even witness snow during the same period.
Because of the variability of weather as the elevation changes in Colorado, the summer wildflower season can change and is often short lived in the various elevation ranges.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
In the coolness of late afternoon at 7,700 feet in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, a golden light filtered through tall pines, accentuating the intricate shadows of rock outcroppings looming over the Colorado Trail.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
When an unprecedented collaboration of northern Colorado public lands agencies set out last winter to gauge the depth of public concern over increasingly crowded parks and forests along the Front Range, one thing stood tall, like Longs Peak lit in gold at sunrise.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
As Colorado rolls into arguably its most beautiful time of year, even the most barren foothills lining the Front Range turn a vibrant green for a few weeks. If you look closer at this lush ground cover, you’ll be amazed at the detail within the rainbow hues sprouting amid the greenery.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
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Travelers have plenty of accommodation choices when they travel this summer thanks to the emergence of home-sharing platforms like Airbnb, making it easier to save on their stay.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Great literature is deeply rooted in place, and Colorado towns have been inspiring authors for decades. Ready to try a fiction-fueled vacay? Here’s how it works: Pick a title from the list below, read it solo or with your book club, then follow our travel notes to immerse yourself in a real-life literary setting.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareColorado film boosters on Thursday announced a plan to lure the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival to Boulder in 2027.
The festival would help put Colorado on the map internationally as “the center of the film industry,” Gov.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Carrie Haverfield, of Boulder, took her first trip to Costa Rica a decade ago after researching destinations that were safe for solo travelers and that fit her budget.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareIt’s so hot right now: sitting in a small, steamy room, sweating out the aches of life.
It’s also very, very cool: submerging your overheated self into a tub of near-freezing water complete with tiny icebergs.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
“Exploring Colorado With Kids,” by Jamie Siebrase (a freelance writer for The Denver Post) and Debbie Mock (Falcon Guides)
Letting a kid “wander the historical buildings at the Centennial Village Museum or touch a cloud inside the National Center for Atmospheric Research, that’s when a spark is ignited and the best kind of learning happens,” write the authors in their introduction to “Exploring Colorado With Kids.”
A hidden gem of nostalgia and adventure lies in the vast expanse of the San Luis Valley and endless stretches of open road: a restored drive-in movie theater that offers accommodations for overnight stays.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Gary Hall doesn’t mind saying he’s a pretty hot guitar player.
“Music’s been in my blood since my dad woke us up to watch The Beatles on Ed Sullivan in 1964,” Hall said last week as he walked to Estes Park’s Rock Cut Brewery, where he was playing in an acoustic folk trio.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
There are so many ways to have an adventure in Colorado: climb a mountain, paddle a kayak, go skiing or snowboarding, ride a mountain bike. Doing these things with friends or as part of a club can make them even better.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
After five months of renovations, Denver’s Union Station building is set to fully reopen to the public Friday with a redesigned Great Hall and remodeled guest rooms at the Crawford Hotel.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share“Paris is always a good idea,” said Audrey Hepburn in the movie “Sabrina.”
Some 50 million tourists who visit the French capital every year seem to think so as well.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
At first glance, if you search for Winnipeg, Manitoba, on a map, it appears to be in the middle of nowhere. That’s because it kind of is: the next-closest big city is Minneapolis — and it’s 450 miles away.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Summer officially arrived on Thursday, as defined by the June solstice, which means fourteener season is fast approaching. For some hardy hikers, it has already begun.
Inexperienced peak baggers would be wise to wait a while before venturing out.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Rocky Mountain National Park’s largest campground will remain closed this summer due to construction delays, park officials announced Thursday.
The 244-site Moraine Park Campground was shut down last summer for a modernization project, and at the time, park officials said they hoped it would be finished in time to reopen this summer.
Denver International Airport’s longest-ever flight — a nonstop leg from Denver to Istanbul — will take to the skies for the first time Tuesday evening.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareOfficially, the first day of summer isn’t until June 20. Unofficially, the season kicks off with your first dip in the pool or cannonball — however, you prefer to make an entrance.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share