Outdoors & Rec

Take a scenic byway around the largest flat-top mountain in the world or hike trails in Aspen, Silverthorne, Crested Butte and more.

Celebrate the harvest season, shop at local farm stands and pick a peck at these eight apple orchards near Denver.

Moderate and strenuous routes with breathtaking scenery.

From rustic to glamping, you don’t need to go far for a little weekend outdoors getaway.

Enjoy a mellow float, from reservoirs to lakes.

Aurora, Colorado Springs and Denver have “disproportionately impacted communities” when it comes to outdoor-recreation access.

Washington Park is celebrating its 125th birthday today with plenty of fun and games.

“What they’ve done in this park in the last seven, eight years has been incredible.”

Our list features lazy rivers to challenging rapids, and highlights nearby spots to explore.

These breathtaking hikes take you to waterfalls, alpine lakes and scenic views in Rocky Mountain National Park.

“We wanted to further dismantle those perceptions about what it means to be Black and Brown in the outdoors,” says Angel Massie.

Colorado Railbike Adventures will allow groups of four to pedal along the second-oldest train tracks in Colorado.

Don’t stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to: This is the perfect time of year to go chasing waterfalls.

Get on the right track.

After moving to Denver, Michael Tormey realized how many hiking paths criss-cross the city, and he created a loop for urban explorers.

Meet up with Mother Nature at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Spring is in the air. You can tell, because the air stinks. Blame the Callery pear.

“We know it’s the people’s park, and the people are going to make it the most beautiful park this summer.”

If you want to wait until 2045, there will be a full eclipse right over Colorado. But in the meantime…

The co-founders plan to open two brick-and-mortar locations in Colorado before the end of the year.

The “boutique hot springs” and botanical gardens are owned by a longtime local family with a background in mining and agriculture.

The cold and the ice aren’t the only considerations.