Outdoors & Rec Archives

The window of time for scenic drives, dazzling hikes and autumn adventures is opening.

The weather is beautiful and so is the scenery.

Picture someone tossing random seeds into bare soil, watering once or twice, and ending up with a backyard jungle of blooms.

Discover world-class public art, a new series of culinary events and abundant outdoor activities in one of the country’s “most boring” cities.

You’re going to want to go stargazing.

The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best and most popular meteor showers of the year, and it’ll peak this week.

Colorado may be landlocked, but there are still places to take the plunge.

The Northern Colorado city has 1800s houses, scenic river trails and a bustling cultural arts scene.

Nestled between red rock canyons and snow-capped peaks, this southwest Colorado town is well worth the trip.

On July 11, hundreds of tubers in business attire and themed costumes got “weird, wet, and wild” floating down the local creek.

It’s safe to say this town knows how to keep things interesting.

From national parks to remote mountain towns, the sky’s the limit on this stargazing route.

Thousands of cyclists will take over local lanes and paths in honor of Bike to Work Day. Next, try these rides through the foothills.

It’s summer! Go out and enjoy a sunrise or sunset.

From one-of-a-kind hiking essentials to timeless leisure accessories, the best Colorado-inspired presents are here for you.

Admire abundant blooms all summer long on these wildflower hikes near Denver….as well as a few more worth a long drive.

Here’s when to catch the full moon in Denver, where to look in the sky and why it’s called a Strawberry Moon.

The coolest events during Denver’s hottest season.

Plan a day trip or weekend getaway to this mountain town featuring endless outdoor adventures.

During the early hours of June 1 and 2, lights were photographed from across the state.

A rare geometric storm could cause the sky to light up with bands of purple, magenta and green in Colorado.

Public art tours, an epic marathon around town and hundreds of breakfast stations on your way to work, plus more free events all through June.