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National & State Parks

Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Discover a charming small town near Golden Gate Canyon State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Christy Articola
on Jun 26
An aerial view of the small town of Nederland, Colorado, with Baker Reservoir in the distance.
Nature

The Small-Town State Park in Colorado Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Katie Lawrence
on May 15
Golden sunset view over forested mountains from Mueller State Park in Colorado during fall.
Nature

The Rail Trail in Colorado That’s Better Than Most Hikes

by Katie Lawrence
on May 7
Cyclists riding dirt path on Midland Bike Trail in Colorado with mountains in the distance.
Nature

4 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Colorado for a Spring Hike

by Christy Articola
on Apr 13
A view of the mountains from the Gem Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, CO.
Nature

Don’t Try This One Hike in Colorado if You’re Afraid of Heights

by Melanie Johnson
on Jan 24
A hiker standing on the edges of the rocky terrain along Crestone Peak, an extreme fourteener hike in Colorado, with views of a vast valley and mountains in the distance.

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Hiking

Find 6 Bucket-List-Level Views in Colorado Without Needing To Be an Expert Hiker

Discovering bucket list views in Colorado doesn't always mean scaling mountains. There are plenty of easy-to-moderate trails that lead to breathtaking scenery, including waterfall-fed swimming holes and lush meadows at the base of the majestic Flatirons.

by Katie Lawrence
on Dec 11
A serene alpine lake reflecting snowy mountain peaks and evergreen forests under a blue sky.
Nature
Hiking

This Scenic Colorado Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

This winter hike offers a little bit of everything, and it's stunning from start to finish.

by Christy Articola
on Nov 27
A few conifers stand tall in a mostly open field full of snow at the top of the Mayflower Gulch Trail in Colorado on a sunny winter day.
Nature
Hiking

This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Colorado—Would You Try It?

While considered easy, this trail features large rocks you may enjoy climbing and squeezing through—only if you are brave enough, however.

by Christy Articola
on Nov 24
A beautiful panoramic view of the mountains in the distance with low brush and greenery in the foreground on the Lemon Squeezer Trail in Colorado.
Nature
Hiking

The Epic 27-Mile Trail in Colorado’s Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Worth the Effort

If you're looking for a long and challenging trail in Colorado that is worth every single arduous step you'll take on it, then you're going to absolutely adore the Four Pass Loop Trail in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.

by Christy Articola
on Oct 12
Snowy mountains in the background with clouds partially obscuring the mountains. Conifer trees in the midground; rocks in the foreground. A beautiful mountain vista.
Nature
Hiking

Underrated National Forest Hikes in Colorado That Rival Glacier National Park Trails

Skip the fees and crowds of the national park scene and check out these Colorado National Forest hikes, instead.

by Molly O'Brien
on Aug 15
Silver Dollar Lake wildflowers