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Sky Pond - Steven Bratman - OutThere Colorado — Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Photo Credit: Steven Bratman.

Adventures

Hike to Colorado’s “sharkstooth” at this high-altitude alpine lake

Sky Pond is not only known for its pristine beauty, but also its incredible rock formations. Sharkstooth is a beautiful rock formation in Rocky Mountain National Park, located at Sky Pond in an […]

Cheesman Park - david_shankbone (Flickr) — Photo Credit: david_shankbone (Flickr).

Denver

The Twisted Tale of the Bodies Beneath Denver’s Cheesman Park

Nestled between mansions in the heart of the Mile High City, Cheesman Park is an urban green space that has attracted outdoor recreation lovers for decades, with portions of the park opening as long […]

Rifle Falls State Park Colorado Waterfall — Rifle Falls State Park. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Adventures

10 “Drive-to” Waterfalls in Colorado

Want to see an epic waterfall but don’t want to hike to see it? Here are a few waterfalls around the state of Colorado that you can easily drive to. 1. Bridal Veil Falls Located in Telluride, […]

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Adventures

The Ultimate Mountain Town Road Trip Around Colorado

Summer is the perfect time to set out on a Colorado adventure. Get the most out your summer travels around the Centennial State by including these mountain towns on your road trip. 1. Start Your […]

The Exchange in Fort Collins Spencer McKee — The Exchange in Fort Collins. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Adventures

“The Exchange” offers new twist in Fort Collins downtown scene

BY Spencer McKee

Dolores River rafting Christian Murdock Gazette — Rafting down the Dolores River. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette

Features

Rarely rafted Dolores River steeped in legend and controversy

BY Seth Boster

Perimeter Trail in Ouray Seth Boster Gazette — Perimeter Trail in Ouray. Photo Credit: Seth Boster

Adventures

Perimeter Trail a great scenic hike in Ouray, Colorado

BY Seth Boster

News

Chicken at Prime 25 Wendy Garcia — Photo Courtesy: Wendy Garcia.

News

500 pound chicken stolen from Colorado steakhouse

BY Liz Henderson

crowds at Great Sand Dunes Spencer McKee — A look at the crowds at the Great Sand Dunes this past weekend. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

News

Crowds line a raging Medano Creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park

BY Spencer McKee

Bear in Anthem Highlands Broomfield Police Department via Facebook — A bear at the intersection of Chesapeake Drive and Crosby Drive. Photo Credit: Broomfield Police Department via Facebook

News

Authorities search for bear wandering Denver suburb

BY Spencer McKee

Reveille Fire June 17 USFS — Reveille Fire, June 17. Photo Credit: USFS.

News

Reveille Fire grows 42% over weekend; Still 0% containment

BY Spencer McKee

Harvey Gap Reservoir Google Maps — Harvey Gap Reservoir. Photo Credit: Google Maps.

News

Body found in Colorado reservoir identified

BY The Associated Press

This photo shows hail that is approximately 2-3 inches in size. Photo Credit: bobosh_t (Flickr).

News

Risk of egg-sized hail, 60 MPH wind during storms headed to parts of Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

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Mueller State Park, Photo Credit: Heather Randall

Adventures

Free fly fishing, target shooting, and archery at Mueller State Park event in Colorado

BY Breanna Sneeringer

Spring Canyon Dog Park in Fort Collins Spencer McKee — Spring Canyon Dog Park in Fort Collins. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee

Adventures

Spring Canyon Dog Park a place for dogs to swim in Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Photo Credit: Abhijit Kamerkar (Flickr).

Adventures

Hike from Crested Butte to Aspen via West Maroon Pass

BY Breanna Sneeringer

Bishop Castle, Texas Tongs (Flickr).

Adventures

10 Weird Adventures You Can’t Miss in Colorado

BY Breanna Sneeringer

Old Town Putt in Fort Collins Spencer McKee — The front of Old Town Putt in Fort Collins. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Adventures

Golf with your dog at Old Town Putt in Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Elizabeth Hotel Spencer McKee

Adventures

Music-themed hotel with rooftop jazz bar a great stay in Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Tick - ArtBoyMB - OutThere Colorado — Tick on a finger. Photo Credit: ArtBoyMB.

Blog

How concerned should you be about ticks in Colorado?

BY Seth Boster

Horsetooth Rock Spencer McKee — A small group of hikers congregates on top of Horsetooth Rock above Fort Collins, Colorado. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Adventures

Horsetooth Rock a rewarding hike with stunning views near Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Seven Bridges Photo Credit: Jeff Kearney, Gazette File Photo — Photo Credit: Jeff Kearney, Gazette File Photo

Adventures

Seven Bridges a popular beginner hike in Colorado Springs

BY Seth Boster

Photo Credit: Cheri Alguire (iStock).

Adventures

The Seasonal Creek in Great Sand Dunes National Park

BY Seth Boster

Leslie McWilliams rides through Red rocks Canyon Open Space Christian Murdock Gazette — Leslie McWilliams rides through Red Rocks Canyon Open Space. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette

Features

Mountain biking momentum builds in Colorado Springs

BY Seth Boster

Horsetooth Falls Spencer McKee — Horsetooth Falls. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Adventures

Horsetooth Falls a refreshing hike for whole family near Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Places to Explore

Redstone Coke Ovens Stephen Martin — Photo Credit: Stephen Martin.

The Redstone Coke Ovens

Alpine Tunnel A.L. Szalanski (Wikimedia Commons) — Photo Credit: A.L. Szalanski (Wikimedia Commons).

The Alpine Tunnel

Westcliffe Colorado — Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

Westcliffe Dark Sky Site

Monarch Pass - Monarch Crest Tramway-20 — Monarch Crest Tramway. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin, @explorewithmedia; IG.

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

Mike the Headless Chicken dherrara_96 (Flickr) — 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 (FlickR).

UFO Watchtower

Photo Credit: markbyzewski.

May Natural History Museum