PHOTOS: Mt. Blue Sky summit road reopens after yearlong repair closure
Denver Parks & Recreation and the U.S. Forest Service reopened the road up to the summit of Mount Blue Sky on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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Osprey chick hatches in Boulder County Fairgrounds nest
The first osprey hatchling emerged early Wednesday at the Boulder County Fairgrounds nest near Longmont.
Running can be fun. Here are 5 local clubs — from highly competitive to casual
Five local running clubs for folks ranging from highly competitive to casual. Running clubs offer opportunities for group training, fellowship in competition and social interaction. They include Denver Trail Runners, Colorado Columbines, Boulder Road Runners, Trail Sisters and Rocky Mountain Road Runners.
Entry fees for iconic Maroon Bells may rise next year due to funding deficit
Pitkin County officials are hoping they can take over the management of Maroon Bells recreation area from the U.S. Forest Service, which for years has lacked the funding and staff needed to care for trails and amenities there. That will likely mean it costs more to visit.
First osprey egg could hatch this week on Boulder County fairgrounds nest
An osprey pair could see at least one of their eggs hatch this week. A livestream may catch the baby birds’ first moments in the Boulder County Fairgrounds.
Bolder Boulder eliminates last-weekend registration for 2026 race
The Bolder Boulder Memorial Day 10K will not feature last weekend and even race-day registration will be eliminated for the 2026 race due to the event nearing capacity.
Road closures coming Sunday for Colfax Marathon
The 20th Colfax Marathon and its associated races will kick off Sunday with more than 28,000 expected to take part, causing road closures on Colfax Avenue, others.
Colorado’s 10 most popular hikes, according to AllTrails
Colorado’s 10 most popular hikes, according to AllTrails include St. Mary’s Glacier, Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Manitou Incline, Mount Galbraith, Peaks to Plains and Welch Ditch, Red Rocks Trading Post, Haiyaha Lakes, Mt. Bierstadt, Herman Gulch and Lost Lake.
5 of the best urban disc golf courses near Denver
Including Johnny Roberts in Arvada, The Owl’s Den in Thornton, Upper and Lower Badlands in Federal Heights and Fehringer Ranch in Morrison.
5 of the best urban disc golf courses near Denver
Including Johnny Roberts in Arvada, The Owl’s Den in Thornton, Upper and Lower Badlands in Federal Heights and Fehringer Ranch in Morrison.