Colorado Outdoors

With so much to do in Colorado's winter wonderland, it’s easy to overlook some essential safety tips. Here's what every traveler should keep in mind.

It's hard to imagine, but a simple canal sparked a revolution in farming around Grand Junction, making the impossible possible for local growers.

Nothing says fall like a trip to the orchard. Imagine biting into a crisp Honeycrisp right off the branch – pure joy.

Imagine cruising through stunning canyon vistas, where every twist and turn on the Kokopelli Trails opens up a new adventure for mountain bikers.

From Grand Junction’s elevation of 4,583 ft, you can drive to about 10,849 ft without leaving your car.

Rueter-Hess Reservoir in Douglas County, Colorado, is a fish-shaped water body supplying Parker with drinking water.

Imagine cruising through a kaleidoscope of colors on a crisp autumn day. Western Colorado’s fall foliage is not just a sight, it’s an experience.

Explore the looming water crisis in Colorado and what it means for the future.

In September and early October, these Colorado scenic byways—San Juan Skyway, Peak to Peak, Kebler Pass, and Grand Mesa—offer drive-through bliss with golden aspens, fiery oaks, snow-tipped peaks, and mirror-like lakes.

Amid Colorado’s rugged peaks, places like Ice Lake Basin, Weminuche Wilderness, and Great Sand Dunes offer rare silence—quiet levels under 10 dB.