Cumberland Pass between Pitkin and Tin Cup is one of the highest standard car road for summer use in the nation — elevation 12,037 feet. The pass generally opens a little before Memorial Day each year and closes before the first snowfall each winter. The open and close dates all depend on snowmelt and snowfall [...]

In 1965, the Colorado Division of Wildlife began stocking Kokanee Salmon in Blue Mesa Reservoir, a 9,000 acre pristine lake nestled in the foothills of the Curecanti National Recreation Area. Ten years ago, there were over a million salmon in the lake, which was considered an easily sustainable population. However, Lake Trout were introduced to [...]

Long ago, warm shallow seas covered the southern regions of Colorado. These seas were filled with marine life. As they died, their bodies and shells settled to the bottom, and layer upon layer accumulated over millions of years. The weight of the ocean and the layers above compacted material below, forming it into limestone. Then [...]

In 1884, Georgetown and Silver Plume were two of the most successful silver mining towns in Colorado. In the interest of getting the silver to market as quickly as possible, both towns needed a narrow gauge railway to carry the loads of silver ore. However, Clear Creek had carved a narrow steep canyon that connected [...]

The ski season starts early and ends late in the Colorado Rockies and there are dozens of ski resorts to choose from. With three unbelievable mountains, tons of outdoor adventures, lodging and dining all in two unique villages, Keystone is one of the best places to experience the thrill of downhill or the peace of [...]

The Maroon Bells — located in the Elk Mountains of the White River National Forest in Colorado — are the most photographed peaks in all of North America.  Comprised of a set of peaks topping 14,000 feet, these gorgeous mountains strike a remarkable silhouette against the Colorado sky. The White River National Forest is 2.3 [...]

Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Colorado, is only 31-square miles — a tiny fraction of the huge Colorado Plateau, which covers more than 500 square miles. Yet this small section packs a mighty punch. It has some of the best redrock expanses, deep canyons and sandstone towers the Southwest has to offer. Best of [...]

Imagine sandstone rock formations that soar 300 feet into the air and hang precariously over the valley floor, all set against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak. The rock formations resemble the fins of gigantic sea creatures breaking the surface of the sandy soil below. The soaring vistas and inspirational scenery make Garden of the [...]

Nestled in a gorgeous valley and surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks, Taylor Park Reservoir in Colorado is a fisherman’s dream. It also happens to be an outstanding vacation experience nestled as it is in the Collegiate Peaks. At an elevation of 9,300 feet, during the summer months the sky is shocking blue, the air is [...]

{openx:10} Mt. Bierstadt, named after the 19th century painter Albert Bierstadt, stands at 14,060 feet and is considered the 38th tallest 14er in Colorado. That’s mountain talk for peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation. Out of the debated 54 that hold the sky at a distance, Mt. Bierstadt is one of the easier summits to [...]