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Snakes in Colorado — Yellow-Bellied Racer. Photo Credit: 2nd Peter (Flickr)

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9 Snakes You’ll Find in Colorado

While most people don’t think “snakes” when they think “Colorado wildlife,” the Centennial State has it’s fair share of serpentes. Remember, a lot of Colorado has a dry, desert climate […]

Forest Fire - MrPants - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: MrPants.

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The Differences Between the Stages of Colorado Fire Restrictions

When things get dry in Colorado, fire restrictions start popping up all over the place. The restrictions are categorized by “stage” depending on severity, but often, the description of what the […]

Colorado 14ers ranked by difficulty. Photo by Katie Botwin — Colorado 14ers ranked by difficulty. Photo by Katie Botwin.

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Colorado’s 14ers Ranked by Difficulty

Looking to get into fourteener climbing this summer? It's important that you know how difficult the mountains your climbing are before you hit the trailhead. Here's a quick rundown of standard route […]

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Inflatable kayaking - Arkansas River - Buena Vista - Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center — Inflatable kayaking is a great way to enjoy and explore the Arkansas River. Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center

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What Should You Do on Your Next Colorado Summer Adventure?

BY Sophie Goodman

July Fourth Fireworks, Frisco, CO - Todd Powell - courtesy of Town of Frisco — July Fourth Fireworks over Dillon Reservoir in Frisco, Colorado. Photo Credit: Todd Powell, courtesy of Town of Frisco.

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7 Best Ways to Spend 4th of July in Colorado

BY Sophie Goodman

Family Camping Trip - visualspace - iStock — Show dad how much you appreciate him with some awesome summer gear this Father's Day. Photo Credit: visualspace (iStock)

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Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts Perfect for Dad’s Summer Adventures

BY Sophie Goodman

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416 fire near Durango Photo Credit: La Plata County via Twitter — An early shot of the 416 fire near Durango. Photo Credit: La Plata County, CO via Twitter (@LaPlataCountyCO).

Durango

416 Fire near Durango grows to 32,000+ acres; Rain finally falls

BY Spencer McKee

Bear Creek Dog Park - OutThere Colorado. — A dog at Bear Creek Regional dog park, where the sign was found – likely not "the other dog park" that the sign references.

Colorado Springs

Sign warns dog owners about poison-laced toys at Colorado Springs dog park

BY Spencer McKee

Badger Creek Fire US Forest Service — Badger Creek Fire. Photo Credit: U.S. Forest Service.

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Badger Creek fire doubles in size, no containment

BY Spencer McKee

Colorado Springs — Downtown Colorado Springs. Photo Credit: oneillbro (iStock).

Colorado Springs

Cost of Living in Colorado Springs highest since 2004

BY Wayne Heilman; The Colorado Springs Gazette

Vail Colorado Ski Runs and Gore Range Mountains - OutThere Colorado — Vail Resort in Vail, Colorado. Photo Credit: Adventure_Photo.

News

Vail Resort in-bounds avalanche wrongful death lawsuit goes before jury

BY Spencer McKee

Mandy Horvath, double amputee, summits pikes peak — Mandy Horvath reaches the summit of Pikes Peak. Photo Credit: Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette.

Colorado Springs

Double leg amputee summits Pikes Peak after 3 grueling days

BY Spencer McKee

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Monarch Pass - Monarch Crest Tramway-20 — Monarch Crest Tramway. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin, OutThere Colorado.

Adventures

Explore the Continental Divide on this 1960s Mountain Tram

BY Spencer McKee

Pikes Peaks Hot Air Balloon - courtesy of Visit Colorado Springs - OutThere Colorado — A hot air balloon floats through Colorado Springs. Photo courtesy of Visit Colorado Springs.

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7 Pikes Peak Region Adventures to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

BY Sophie Goodman

Concert Overview Image by Stellar Propeller Studios — The Pikes Peak Region is home to 25 free summer concert series. Photo Credit: Stellar Propeller Studios, courtesy of Peak Radar

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6 Outdoor Concert Series in the Pikes Peak Region to Add to Your Colorado Summer Bucket List

BY Sophie Goodman

View of Mount Princeton - Mtn Spirit Photo - courtesy of Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce — Mount Princeton at sunset, one of the 14,000-foot Collegiate Peaks above Buena Vista. Photo Credit: Mtn Spirit Photo, courtesy of Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce.

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Getaway Guide: Spend 4th of July in One of Colorado’s Most Beautiful Mountain Towns

BY Sophie Goodman

Paragliding in Glenwood Springs Photo Courtesy of Adventure Paragliding — That's me paragliding above Glenwood Springs. Photo Courtesy: Adventure Paragliding in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Adventures

My First Colorado Paragliding Experience

BY Spencer McKee

Red Canyon - Royal Gorge Region - courtesy of Royal Gorge Region — A father and son enjoy the view over Red Canyon in the Royal Gorge Region. Photo courtesy of Royal Gorge Region.

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Explore Colorado’s Newest Trails in the Royal Gorge Region

BY Sophie Goodman

Colorado Mountain Climbing Couple — John and Alyson Kirk pose for a photo on an 11,000 foot peak in Idaho Springs. Photo Credit: Kelsey Brunner, The Gazette.

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The Journey from Addiction to Becoming Colorado’s Mountaineering Power Couple

BY Seth Boster

Crested Butte - Biking - 401 Trail - Summer Shoot - OutThere Colorado - 266 — Mountain biking in Crested Butte. Photo Credit: OutThere Colorado Staff

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7 Reasons Crested Butte Should Be Your Next Mountain Biking Destination

BY Sophie Goodman

AVA Rafting & Zipline - Granite Via Ferrata - Buena Vista Colorado - photo courtesy of AVA Rafting & Zipline — AVA Rafting & Zipline's newest via ferrata, the Granite Via Ferrata in Buena Vista, Colorado. Photo courtesy of AVA Rafting & Zipline.

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6 Things You Should Know About Colorado’s Newest Via Ferrata

BY Sophie Goodman

sunrise - Estes Park - Rocky Mountains - mark byzewski - flickr — A sunrise over the Rockies in Estes Park. Photo credit: mark byzewski (flickr)

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How to Beat the Crowds at Estes Park this Summer

BY Spencer McKee

Snowmass Rendezvous

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Enjoy Beer with a View this Weekend at the Snowmass Rendezvous

BY Spencer McKee

Photo Credit: Irwin Badeau.

Exploring Colorado’s Lush High Country

BY Irwin Badeaux

Places to Explore

Monarch Pass - Monarch Crest Tramway-20 — Monarch Crest Tramway. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin, OutThere Colorado.

Monarch Crest Tramway

devils head -@mrspenceproductions — Devil's Head Lookout on a cloudy day. Photo Credit: @mrspenceproductions (Instagram).

Devil’s Head Lookout

Moffat Street Pedestrian Bridge Pueblo Photo Credit Thaddeus Roan - OutThere Colorado — Moffat Street Pedestrian Bridge in Pueblo. Photo Credit: Thaddeus Roan.

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk

Bishop Castle - waitscm - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: waitscm

Bishop Castle

Bear Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park - @kerickane - OutThere Colorado — Bear Lake located in Rocky Mountain National Park

Bear Lake (Rocky Mountain National Park)

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Photo Credit: dherrara_96 (Flickr).

Mike the Headless Chicken Statue

Frog Rock 4 - Katie Rae Bode - OutThere Colorado — Frog Rock, Colorado. Photo Credit: Katie Rae Bode.

Frog Rock

Guffey Cove - Spencer McKee - OutThere Colorado — Paradise Cove, Guffey, Colorado. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee

Paradise Cove (Guffey Cove)

Shrine of the Sun - Matt Wright - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: Matt Wright.

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

UFO Watchtower - Larry1732 - OutThere Colorado — The UFO Watchtower near Hooper, Colorado. Photo Credit: Larry1732.

UFO Watchtower

Photo Credit: markbyzewski.

May Natural History Museum

Abandon Crystal Mill in Colorado mountain OutThere Colorado — Abandon Crystal Mill in Colorado mountain in falls, Crystal, CO

Crystal Mill

Devil's Punchbowl - mark_donoher - OutThere Colorado — A brave soul jumps into the Devil's Punchbowl near Aspen, Colorado. Photo Credit: mark_donoher.

Devil’s Punchbowl

Gold - James St. John - Outthere Colorado — Pieces of gold like what was found in the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine. Photo Credit: James St. John.

Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine