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Trail Trax: Exploring Mount Falcon's Turkey Trot Trail, Session Series starts on Floyd Hill

Trail Trax: Exploring Mount Falcon's Turkey Trot Trail, Session Series starts on Floyd Hill

On the southwest side of Morrison, Colorado, you will find a hiking trail for only hikers and equestrians. Turkey Trot Trail is a 1.7-mile out-and-back — which connects to Castle Trail as a secondary option — offering 802 feet of elevation ga… [...]Trail Trax: Exploring Mount Falcon's Turkey Trot Trail, Session Series starts on Floyd Hill

'They're just so unique': How one rescue is saving squirrels around Colorado

'They're just so unique': How one rescue is saving squirrels around Colorado

By KELLY HAYES [email protected]
May 31, 2023

Almost famous: The Colorado peaks that just missed 14er status

Almost famous: The Colorado peaks that just missed 14er status

By Seth Boster [email protected]
Updated May 30, 2023

Trail Trax: Try this hike 20 minutes from Denver, Mad Gravel Fest invades Elbert County

Trail Trax: Try this hike 20 minutes from Denver, Mad Gravel Fest invades Elbert County

Jonathan Ingraham [email protected]
Updated 32 min ago

Colorado's great gems and where to find them

Colorado's great gems and where to find them

By Seth Boster
Updated May 23, 2023

Colorado White Water Rafting: The Ultimate Adventure

Colorado White Water Rafting: The Ultimate Adventure

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Updated May 22, 2023

Bust out your Western wear for the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo July 11-15!

Bust out your Western wear for the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo July 11-15!

By Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Updated May 19, 2023

This 'innocent' act in nature could mean a hefty fine in Colorado

This 'innocent' act in nature could mean a hefty fine in Colorado

By Spencer McKee
May 17, 2023

When it comes to Colorado in the summer, 'geology is life'

When it comes to Colorado in the summer, 'geology is life'

By Seth Boster
Updated May 21, 2023

Don't kill Miller moths – Coloradans should play this game instead

Don't kill Miller moths – Coloradans should play this game instead

By Spencer McKee
May 12, 2023

The Trailhead Hotel: Where adventurers sleep

The Trailhead Hotel: Where adventurers sleep

Courtesy of The Trailhead Hotel
May 4, 2023

The perfect summer road trip down Colorado's I-70

The perfect summer road trip down Colorado's I-70

By Spencer McKee
Apr 28, 2023

PEACE IN PERIL: My first rock climbing experience

PEACE IN PERIL: My first rock climbing experience

By Spencer McKee
Apr 27, 2023

Here's how Colorado can fix its 5 biggest 'problems', according to artificial intelligence

Here's how Colorado can fix its 5 biggest 'problems', according to artificial intelligence

By Spencer McKee
Apr 13, 2023

My first ultramarathon: How I trained, what gear I used, and what I learned along the way

My first ultramarathon: How I trained, what gear I used, and what I learned along the way

By Spencer McKee
Apr 11, 2023

Here's when Colorado's black bears will emerge from hibernation

Here's when Colorado's black bears will emerge from hibernation

By Spencer McKee
Mar 8, 2023

11 specialty license plates you didn't know you could get in Colorado

11 specialty license plates you didn't know you could get in Colorado

By Spencer McKee
Mar 2, 2023

10 stereotypes Coloradans can't seem to escape

10 stereotypes Coloradans can't seem to escape

By Spencer McKee
Feb 21, 2023

11 headaches that come with 'mountain town life' in Colorado

11 headaches that come with 'mountain town life' in Colorado

By Spencer McKee
Feb 14, 2023

10 annoying things people do at Colorado's ski resorts

10 annoying things people do at Colorado's ski resorts

By Spencer McKee
Feb 6, 2023

A quick breakdown of Colorado's 'weather modification' program

A quick breakdown of Colorado's 'weather modification' program

By Spencer McKee
Jan 9, 2023

Gifts from Colorado's outdoors: 11 new trails, open spaces and happenings celebrated in 2022

Gifts from Colorado's outdoors: 11 new trails, open spaces and happenings celebrated in 2022

By Seth Boster [email protected]
Updated May 17, 2023

Think you've seen a wolf in Colorado? It was probably another predator

Think you've seen a wolf in Colorado? It was probably another predator

Tamera Twitty
Dec 23, 2022

Colorado's private luxury ski resort will blow your mind

Colorado's private luxury ski resort will blow your mind

By Spencer McKee
Dec 22, 2022

On the slopes with gold medal Olympic skier Alex Hall

On the slopes with gold medal Olympic skier Alex Hall

By Spencer McKee
Dec 21, 2022

Take a weekend getaway to Central City, Colorado – where the past meets the present

Take a weekend getaway to Central City, Colorado – where the past meets the present

By Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Dec 21, 2022

Four key Native American figures that all Coloradans should know about

Four key Native American figures that all Coloradans should know about

By Spencer McKee
Nov 25, 2022

20 wild world records set in Colorado: Spear throwing, fake mustaches, dog weddings, and more

20 wild world records set in Colorado: Spear throwing, fake mustaches, dog weddings, and more

By Spencer McKee
Nov 23, 2022

Why you shouldn't 'shame' outdoor recreators that need rescuing

Why you shouldn't 'shame' outdoor recreators that need rescuing

By Spencer McKee
Nov 22, 2022

Colorado Road Trip: Four National Parks, Countless Memories

Colorado Road Trip: Four National Parks, Countless Memories

By Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Nov 15, 2022

Tips to help prevent wildfire risk this fall

Tips to help prevent wildfire risk this fall

Tamera Twitty
Nov 8, 2022

Treasure worth millions may still be hidden in 'lost' Colorado cave

Treasure worth millions may still be hidden in 'lost' Colorado cave

Tamera Twitty
Nov 7, 2022

10 things that can make you want to leave Colorado forever

10 things that can make you want to leave Colorado forever

By Spencer McKee
Nov 3, 2022

Surprise! Colorado a 'hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon,' not a rectangle

Surprise! Colorado a 'hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon,' not a rectangle

By Spencer McKee
Oct 19, 2022

Say “Hello!” to new ski season gear and programs, including brand new boot fitting technology, during the “Hello Winter Season Kick-off Event” at Epic Mountain Gear from October 14!

Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Oct 14, 2022

5 outdoor recreation non-profits making an impact in Colorado

5 outdoor recreation non-profits making an impact in Colorado

By Spencer McKee
Oct 10, 2022

LOOKING BACK: Century-old murder confession found hidden in walls of Colorado home

LOOKING BACK: Century-old murder confession found hidden in walls of Colorado home

Tamera Twitty
Oct 4, 2022

Interview with Gandhi: How Mahatma Gandhi would view the issues of the modern world

Interview with Gandhi: How Mahatma Gandhi would view the issues of the modern world

By Spencer McKee
Sep 15, 2022

Artificial intelligence created these images of iconic Colorado scenes

Artificial intelligence created these images of iconic Colorado scenes

Sam Schoenecker
Sep 8, 2022

Here are the 10 essential items you should always pack while hiking

Here are the 10 essential items you should always pack while hiking

By Spencer McKee
Sep 1, 2022

GEAR ALERT: 10-day savings up to 60% off during The Epic Mountain Gear Labor Day Sale!

GEAR ALERT: 10-day savings up to 60% off during The Epic Mountain Gear Labor Day Sale!

By Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Aug 31, 2022

Devastating Colorado flood killed 78... or was death toll actually closer to 1,500?

Devastating Colorado flood killed 78... or was death toll actually closer to 1,500?

By Spencer McKee
Aug 29, 2022

Unique Colorado caving tour for the adventurous, but not the claustrophobic

Unique Colorado caving tour for the adventurous, but not the claustrophobic

By Spencer McKee
Aug 24, 2022

Invasive pythons in Colorado? Map shows where these sizable serpents could end up

Invasive pythons in Colorado? Map shows where these sizable serpents could end up

By Spencer McKee
Aug 23, 2022

LOOKING BACK: One of America's most infamous cults had early ties to Colorado

LOOKING BACK: One of America's most infamous cults had early ties to Colorado

By Spencer McKee
Aug 22, 2022

FERAL SWINE INVASION: Will wild pigs rear their tusks in Colorado any time soon?

FERAL SWINE INVASION: Will wild pigs rear their tusks in Colorado any time soon?

By Spencer McKee
Aug 22, 2022

Fun by water and land at state park west of Colorado Springs

Fun by water and land at state park west of Colorado Springs

Seth Boster [email protected]
Aug 22, 2022

14 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes: Out-of-stater sets speed record on Colorado's fourteeners

14 days, 17 hours, 33 minutes: Out-of-stater sets speed record on Colorado's fourteeners

By Spencer McKee
Aug 19, 2022

How many nuts does a bear need to thrive in hyperphagia?

How many nuts does a bear need to thrive in hyperphagia?

By Spencer McKee
Aug 18, 2022

5 Adventures waiting for you in Rangely

5 Adventures waiting for you in Rangely

By Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Coloardo
Aug 18, 2022

Four volcanic sites in Colorado that provide a look into state's storied past

Four volcanic sites in Colorado that provide a look into state's storied past

Tamera Twitty [email protected]
Aug 15, 2022

Does virtual reality have a place in outdoor recreation? 7 predictions about where we're headed

Does virtual reality have a place in outdoor recreation? 7 predictions about where we're headed

By Spencer McKee
Jul 21, 2022

Should ski resorts offer a 'pay-per-lift ride' option for guests?

Should ski resorts offer a 'pay-per-lift ride' option for guests?

By Spencer McKee
Jul 19, 2022

10 'noxious' plants to watch out for in your Colorado yard

10 'noxious' plants to watch out for in your Colorado yard

By Amalie Fellini, Featured guest post
Jul 13, 2022

The TANK: A signature venue of the Western Slope that is – like Rangely – “way outside ordinary!”

The TANK: A signature venue of the Western Slope that is – like Rangely – “way outside ordinary!”

By Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Jun 30, 2022

Did 'America's mountain' get a few feet taller? Plus, how one 14er could lose its status

Did 'America's mountain' get a few feet taller? Plus, how one 14er could lose its status

By Spencer McKee
Jun 28, 2022

The interesting relationship between ravens and wolves

The interesting relationship between ravens and wolves

By Cordell Doss
Jun 28, 2022

6 extinct animals that used to call Colorado home

6 extinct animals that used to call Colorado home

Tamera Twitty [email protected]
Jun 27, 2022

Does augmented reality belong in outdoor recreation? 8 predictions about what to expect

Does augmented reality belong in outdoor recreation? 8 predictions about what to expect

By Spencer McKee
Jun 16, 2022

Here's one way gene therapy could change the future of mountain climbing

Here's one way gene therapy could change the future of mountain climbing

By Spencer McKee
Jun 16, 2022

An iconic local rodeo celebrates 81 years of history, nostalgia, and newness

An iconic local rodeo celebrates 81 years of history, nostalgia, and newness

Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Jun 15, 2022

28 burgers, 84 donuts, 1,777 gummy bears: How much a moose eats in terms of human food

28 burgers, 84 donuts, 1,777 gummy bears: How much a moose eats in terms of human food

By Spencer McKee
Jun 14, 2022

Ban mountaineering? A well-known leader once considered it

Ban mountaineering? A well-known leader once considered it

By Spencer McKee
Jun 14, 2022

If you think you know Epic Mountain Gear, think again!

If you think you know Epic Mountain Gear, think again!

Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Jun 14, 2022

From hating running to running a marathon: One pandemic change I'm happy to embrace

From hating running to running a marathon: One pandemic change I'm happy to embrace

By Spencer McKee
Jun 7, 2022

Does the future of mountain climbing involve jetpacks? Maybe it should

Does the future of mountain climbing involve jetpacks? Maybe it should

By Spencer McKee
Jun 3, 2022

My first whitewater rafting experience in Colorado

My first whitewater rafting experience in Colorado

By Spencer McKee
May 27, 2022

Rangely, Colorado: The town where OHVs roam

Rangely, Colorado: The town where OHVs roam

Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
May 24, 2022

Summer in Colorado: A time to reflect on booms past and present

Summer in Colorado: A time to reflect on booms past and present

Gold, silver have been replaced by adventure in Colorado’s mountains
By Seth Boster
Updated May 17, 2023

Everything old is new again at the 81st Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Everything old is new again at the 81st Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
May 19, 2022

Get to know some of Colorado's official, living symbols

Get to know some of Colorado's official, living symbols

By Seth Boster [email protected]
May 9, 2022

LOOKING BACK: Infamous serial killer escapes custody twice in Colorado mountains

LOOKING BACK: Infamous serial killer escapes custody twice in Colorado mountains

Tamera Twitty
May 4, 2022

Smokejumping, other outdoor extremes shape life of Colorado woman

Smokejumping, other outdoor extremes shape life of Colorado woman

Seth Boster [email protected]
Apr 25, 2022

Stockpiled booze and hidden tunnels helped get 'dry' Colorado Springs its fix

Stockpiled booze and hidden tunnels helped get 'dry' Colorado Springs its fix

By STEPHANIE EARLS [email protected]
Apr 21, 2022

A rugged fourteener hike in Colorado's 'most remote' mountain town

A rugged fourteener hike in Colorado's 'most remote' mountain town

By Spencer McKee
Apr 19, 2022

Rangely, Colorado is Open for Business

Rangely, Colorado is Open for Business

Nina K. Glaser, OutThere Colorado
Apr 14, 2022

LOOKING BACK: Gunman holds three hostage along iconic Colorado mountain pass

LOOKING BACK: Gunman holds three hostage along iconic Colorado mountain pass

By Spencer McKee
Mar 29, 2022

Colorado used to be home to 'cheetahs' – and their impact may still be seen today

Colorado used to be home to 'cheetahs' – and their impact may still be seen today

By Spencer McKee
Mar 25, 2022

LOOKING BACK: Bear eats woman at Colorado home after decade of alleged illegal feeding

LOOKING BACK: Bear eats woman at Colorado home after decade of alleged illegal feeding

By Spencer McKee
Mar 22, 2022

Colorado part of 'nuclear sponge' – here's what that means

Colorado part of 'nuclear sponge' – here's what that means

By Spencer McKee
Mar 16, 2022

Colorado's oldest synagogue refuses to fade: The miracle of Temple Aaron

Colorado's oldest synagogue refuses to fade: The miracle of Temple Aaron

By Seth Boster [email protected]
Mar 14, 2022

DON'T PANIC: Here's where Colorado's snowpack stands 28 days from the typical peak

DON'T PANIC: Here's where Colorado's snowpack stands 28 days from the typical peak

By Spencer McKee
Mar 11, 2022

TROUBLE IN PARADISE: Locals face soaring housing costs in Colorado ski towns

TROUBLE IN PARADISE: Locals face soaring housing costs in Colorado ski towns

By Spencer McKee
Mar 9, 2022

Going back 77 years, one of Colorado's oldest ski shops is also its most colorful

Going back 77 years, one of Colorado's oldest ski shops is also its most colorful

By Seth Boster [email protected]
Mar 2, 2022

Dinosaurs Photo Credit: kbeis (iStock).

Colorado once a coastal environment, mapping from CU Boulder shows

By Spencer McKee
Feb 28, 2022

On the slopes, a struggle for Black skiers' Olympic dreams

On the slopes, a struggle for Black skiers' Olympic dreams

Aaron Morrison, The Associated Press
Feb 17, 2022

Come Home to a Breckenridge Staycation at Beaver Run Resort

Come Home to a Breckenridge Staycation at Beaver Run Resort

By Nina K. Glaser
Feb 10, 2022

6 animals on Colorado's endangered species list

6 animals on Colorado's endangered species list

Tamera Twitty [email protected]
Feb 1, 2022

LOOKING BACK: The night ecoterrorists attacked a Colorado ski resort 'for the lynx'

LOOKING BACK: The night ecoterrorists attacked a Colorado ski resort 'for the lynx'

By Spencer McKee
Feb 1, 2022

This Colorado dog walks like a person, and the world has taken notice

This Colorado dog walks like a person, and the world has taken notice

By Seth Boster [email protected]
Jan 28, 2022

The true number of 'fourteeners' in Colorado remains a widely debated topic

The true number of 'fourteeners' in Colorado remains a widely debated topic

By Spencer McKee
Jan 26, 2022

LOOKING BACK: Three pipe bombs detonate in Colorado, killing multiple people

LOOKING BACK: Three pipe bombs detonate in Colorado, killing multiple people

By Spencer McKee
Jan 24, 2022

The Ins and Outs of a Ski-In, Ski-Out Staycation at Beaver Run Resort

The Ins and Outs of a Ski-In, Ski-Out Staycation at Beaver Run Resort

Nina K. Glaser
Jan 20, 2022

LOOKING BACK: Scorned wife starts massive Colorado wildfire by burning letter

LOOKING BACK: Scorned wife starts massive Colorado wildfire by burning letter

By Spencer McKee
Jan 19, 2022

Swastika-shaped runways, a pandemic predictor, and more: 5 bizarre theories about DIA

Swastika-shaped runways, a pandemic predictor, and more: 5 bizarre theories about DIA

By Spencer McKee
Jan 17, 2022

5 important outdoor recreation happenings of 2021

5 important outdoor recreation happenings of 2021

By Spencer McKee
Dec 30, 2021

Redstone Castle a proud — and haunted? — symbol of mountain town's Victorian age

Redstone Castle a proud — and haunted? — symbol of mountain town's Victorian age

By Seth Boster [email protected]
Dec 9, 2021

All about Ma Ma and authentic Chinese at this Boulder eatery | Craving Colorado

All about Ma Ma and authentic Chinese at this Boulder eatery | Craving Colorado

By Seth Boster Special from The Gazette
Updated May 17, 2023

A Colorado Springs family of explorers includes their adventure cat, Pluto

A Colorado Springs family of explorers includes their adventure cat, Pluto

By Amanda Hancock [email protected]
Dec 3, 2021

LOOKING BACK: 15-foot-tall wave floods Denver streets, killing and causing mayhem

LOOKING BACK: 15-foot-tall wave floods Denver streets, killing and causing mayhem

By Spencer McKee
Dec 2, 2021

11 reasons to be thankful for Colorado outdoors

11 reasons to be thankful for Colorado outdoors

By Seth Boster [email protected]
Nov 23, 2021

10 famous people that have stayed at The Broadmoor in Colorado

10 famous people that have stayed at The Broadmoor in Colorado

By Jennifer Mulson
Nov 23, 2021

Colorado Springs man's collection of license plates is decades in the making

Colorado Springs man's collection of license plates is decades in the making

By Amanda Hancock [email protected]
Nov 19, 2021

Explore the JAX Outdoor Gear Adventure Gift Guide

Explore the JAX Outdoor Gear Adventure Gift Guide

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Nov 18, 2021

Colorado goat farm is a dream come true for fifth-generation farmer

Colorado goat farm is a dream come true for fifth-generation farmer

By Amanda Hancock [email protected]
Nov 10, 2021