Gravel biking events are a hot commodity in Colorado this summer
Gravel biking events are a hot commodity in Colorado this summer, with big events in Steamboat, Fort Collins and Salida.
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Forest service now charging $20 for dispersed camping in Homestake Valley
Forest service now charging $20 for dispersed camping in Homestake Valley. Environmentally sensitive valley includes ancient wetlands at the edge of the Holy Cross Wilderness
Son of Telluride owner was first to propose ski towns buy the resort, investigations find
The son of Telluride ski area owner Chuck Horning was first to propose ski towns buy the resort, report says. The controversy cost two elected officials (Marti Prohaska and Meehan Fee) and a city manager their jobs — and brought about a lawsuit
Campground temporarily bans tents, tent-trailers after bear activity
Gore Creek Campground near Vail bans soft-sided tents and trailers after bear activity.
Colorado waterfall hike: Copeland Falls best this time of year in early morning
Copeland Falls in Wild Basin is an easy Colorado waterfall hike that’s at its best in June thanks to mountain snow melt.
Vail Resorts says skier days fell 12.5% for the 2025-26 season due to poor snow
Due to abysmal snowfall in Colorado, Vail Resorts reported a decline of 12.5% in skier visits for the season and a 7% drop in third-quarter revenue compared to 2025 in a fiscal report to investors.
Skier visits plummeted in 2025-26 season, according to trade group
Skier visits plummeted in Colorado in 2025-26 according to a trade association projects total skier days at 10.5 million, down from 13.8 million in 2024-25
Here’s what you’ll pay for permits to visit Blue Lakes starting in 2027
Day-use and camping permits will be required from June 1 to Sept. 30, during the height of summer tourism to Blue Lakes and Mount Sneffels Wilderness, near Ridgway and Telluride.
Is city fishing safe? Yes, experts say, but there are updated guidelines to follow.
From City Park to Cherry Creek Reservoir, urban fishing is free and fun. But there are regulations and safety practices to keep in mind, Colorado experts say.
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opens for season
Visitors reminded reservations are required to enter the park