When you set out for a hike, there's a motto to remember "know before you go," but even the best plans fall apart. "I'm already confused," CBS reporter Karen Morfitt said while testing out the ...

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is boasting the release of the Colorado Trail Explorer — or COTREX for short — as Colorado’s official trails app. COTREX is ...

Every good outing begins with a pause at the gate, the moment where you look at the road, the sky, and the day’s ambition and ...

Some of Colorado's most popular trails require permits to manage visitor numbers and protect fragile ecosystems. Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs operates under a mandatory reservation system. No ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. The best way to avoid crowded trails? Time travel. Seriously: When land managers stop maintaining mining ...

Along the Dunraven to Stormy Peaks route on the Northern Colorado Trail. Photo by Kevin Silvernale/Courtesy of Northern Colorado Trail The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...

The South Platte River Trail in Julesburg, Colorado, was voted the seventh-best recreational trail in the USA by USA TODAY 10Best readers. The 19-mile trail features historical sites like Fort ...

Colorado's Rocky Mountains hold some of the most breathtaking landscapes in America, where rugged peaks meet charming towns filled with history and adventure. Whether you're looking for challenging ...

There’s a new ski book in town. On Oct. 1, artist James Niehues will release “The Man Behind the Maps: Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues,” a coffee-table book that showcases more than 200 iconic ski ...