1 of euthanized mountain lions in woman’s death had human DNA on its paws
Human DNA was found on the paws of one of the lions that was killed...
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Once a month, parents of Colorado homicide victims gather to heal
The first time Katy Uhl walked out of a meeting with the Parents of Murdered...
Hiker injured after falling off trail at Red Rocks in Colorado
A hiker was injured on Christmas Eve after falling 20 feet from a trail near...
Pine beetles are poised to decimate Front Range forests: ‘Our ability to stop the spread is very limited’
“Right now, because the trees are all the same age and are in close proximity,...
Colorado winter cabins and yurts that you can ski (or sometimes drive) to
Mueller State Park, for instance, has year-round rental cabins -- no hiking required.
Sick of ski traffic and crowds? Try these family-friendly winter activities instead
Celebrate the season with ice climbing, sledding, Nordic skiing, stargazing and more.
Outside festival forced to move, will have new name and location in 2026
Previously known as the Outside Festival, held at Civic Center Park, the event has been...
National Park Service reopens more trails at Black Canyon of the Gunnison
The Oak Flat Trail and portions of the Uplands Trail are open again after closing...
Nine in 10 Denver area homes lost value in the past year, Zillow reports
The region's housing market is cooling down, but the 10% decline in values since the...
Experts share their favorite winter birding destinations in Colorado
Flocks of raptors and waterfowl linger at places like Walden Ponds, Barr Lake and the...
Colorado public lands deal faces unexpected scrutiny after years of planning — and reason is unclear
"We had pretty much put it in our rearview mirror, because it looked like a...
Search and rescue teams in the West are vital, and not just because people push the bounds of recreation (Opinion)
I was high up on a cliff above Moab, Utah, as night was falling, and...
This cozy Estes Park getaway is a perfect winter retreat
Get a cabin, room, or condo along Fall River Road and enjoy the quiet season...
Injured hiker rescued from Colorado fourteener west of Denver
The Alpine Rescue Team responded Monday afternoon to a hiker who had fallen just below...
Enchanting Jeffco park is a hiker’s wonderland of colorful rock formations, welcoming trails
Tucked into an open space behind twin hogbacks with a series of red rock outcrops...
With repairs slated for $7M, Boulder Falls may never reopen after 2024 rockslide
The Boulder Falls viewing platform may be relocated — or closed off entirely — after...
PHOTOS: Fall colors shine on Colorado’s Guanella Pass
Despite recent snowfall, fall colors remain visible on aspen trees near Colorado's Guanella Pass on...
Nonprofit buys 480 acres on 14er to help preserve public access
"Sometimes, to save a mountain, you have to buy it."
Backcountry pet rescues are rising. When is it OK to hike with your dog?
Climbing a Colorado 14er might not be the best way to bond with your pet.
Circle Sept. 20 on your calendar for peak fall colors in Colorado mountains
This year's show likely will pale in comparison to the past two years, according to...
Hiker rescued from Daniels Park in Douglas County after 20-foot fall
An injured hiker was rescued Sunday from Daniels Park in Douglas County after falling 20...
7 ways to volunteer on Colorado public lands
From native seed collection to trail maintenance, here are some ways to give back to...
Pikes Peak-area public lands, camping, hiking to be managed by the state
CPW plans to complete a 95-mile loop trail, improve amenities and manage new rangers.
Visitation limits, better parking planned for busy Summit County hiking areas
USFS proposal would affect Quandary Peak, Blue Lakes, McCullough Gulch and Spruce Creek south of...
Fewer people climbed these three popular Colorado 14ers in 2024
Overall visitation to Colorado's highest peaks grew by nearly 2%, nonprofit says.
Sleep under the stars on this 13,000-foot peak for an unforgettable sunrise
Watching the sun rise over Mount Blue Sky is a magical experience.
Denver climber seriously injured after being struck by microwave-sized rock on 14er in southern Colorado
The incident occurred the morning of July 27 on Little Bear Peak, a 14,037-foot mountain...
Injured hiker rescued from Maroon Bells trail
The hiker injured a knee while on the Crater Lake Trail, a popular hike that...
Guanella Pass could face temporary closures during leaf-peeping weekends to avert ‘disaster’
Checkpoints will be set up on both sides of scenic highway if conditions become too...
Backcountry rescues on pace to tie or break records in parts of Colorado
Search and rescue: "We’re the lifeguards of the backcountry. We’re there to help out, whether...