Summer Scene

As our long, cold, gray winter finally — finally — gives way to the spring bloom and the promise of a warm summer, it’s...

Cooper Peak (12,296’) is located deep in the heart of the Indian Peaks Wilderness (IPW). A hard-earned trip to its remote summit embodies the...

SATURDAY, MAY 25 Boulder Creek Fest. Celebrate summer in Boulder with a day of fun-filled entertainment that’s been a tradition for over 30 years. Boulder...

Finding something to do in Boulder during the summer is hard, and not because there’s nothing going on. Unlike the residents of, say, Maza, N.D., (population: 5), we never have to worry about what to do on a Saturday night. We have more going on here in one summer ...

ALL-PURPOSE Park picnic at 11 a.m., Sunshine Canyon hike at 2 p.m., and a dinner party at 6 p.m.? Try these multi-faceted pieces: Gonzo Camp Collar...

Friday, May 25 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Watch or compete as bikers race the train to Silverton. Events throughout the weekend. 7:30 a.m. Durango to...

This summer is the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service. It is a great excuse to visit the natural wonderland...

Some of us mark the arrival of summer by Memorial Day barbecues or music festivals or simply when the pool opens for the season....

Thursday, May 21...

There was a time when people were drawn to Colorado for the abundance of farming opportunities and the utopian possibilities of new settlements rather...

Summer is a special time in Colorado. The word conjures up memories of the hot sun beating down onto your back on the mountain biking trail, the rush of the cold river water spraying your face as you navigate a rapid, and the lush and vibrant carpet of colorful ...

Gregory Canyon at 6 a.m.,” Bill Wright’s email read. “We’re gone by 6:05.” I was meeting Wright and one of his friend’s, Danny Gilbert,...