Colorado Outdoors

Rueter-Hess Reservoir in Douglas County, Colorado, is a fish-shaped water body supplying Parker with drinking water.

Imagine cruising through a kaleidoscope of colors on a crisp autumn day. Western Colorado’s fall foliage is not just a sight, it’s an experience.

Explore the looming water crisis in Colorado and what it means for the future.

In September and early October, these Colorado scenic byways—San Juan Skyway, Peak to Peak, Kebler Pass, and Grand Mesa—offer drive-through bliss with golden aspens, fiery oaks, snow-tipped peaks, and mirror-like lakes.

Amid Colorado’s rugged peaks, places like Ice Lake Basin, Weminuche Wilderness, and Great Sand Dunes offer rare silence—quiet levels under 10 dB.

Living in Colorado means mastering layering, altitude awareness, and mountain road readiness—and adapting fast.

Get ready to sink your teeth into some of the sweetest corn around as the Olathe Sweet Corn Festival returns to Cerise Park in Montrose for its 35th year.

Grand Mesa has three Lost Lakes—Mesa Creek, Kenney Creek, and a seasonal Bull Basin reservoir. Learn how to hike to each one.

Excitement is building for the Broncos as they gear up for a season packed with high-stakes matchups and a shot at redemption.

Firefighters are battling fierce flames and unpredictable winds this July. The stakes are high, and the effort is tireless—let’s check in on their progress.