Travel + Outdoors + Sports

Explore some of the state’s most scenic, out-of-the-way paths with these organized rides.

The best things to do in Colorado, including a mix of outdoor adventure and urban bliss, plus a few great breweries.

Care for Colorado is a new set of principles designed to encourage both tourists and locals to be better stewards of the outdoors.

The founder of Endure Survival shares the essential items he thinks you should carry with you on every wilderness outing.

An off-the-grid escape perfect for summer adventures.

From mountain ranches to urban islands, Collective Retreats offers five-star accommodations in a wide range of unexpected places.

Planning a trip to the Mile High City? Here’s everything you need to know.

Keep traveling west on I-70, and you’ll be rewarded with spacious terrain and upscale offerings, no matter the season.

Whether it’s because of their remoteness or the difficult-to-score permits needed to reach them, these eight bucket-list destinations are the stuff of adrenaline-fueled dreams.

From art to wildlife to pastries, you can find it all in this remote yet chic mountain town.

Hit five Colorado fourteeners in one week.

Canada is home to more than two million lakes, which means finding a gorgeous setting to kayak, swim or fish in isn’t difficult. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorites.

More Colorado women are taking vacations from everything—and everyone—by traveling alone.

After four days in Madrid, I grew tired of museums, cathedrals and tapas, but my mom had already planned day trips to Seville and Granada, so I mustered enthusiasm for what I thought would be more of the same.

In this installment in a series looking at the spending patterns of real travelers in popular destinations, a couple travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for six days of sun.

Our northern neighbor’s national parks are pretty damn awesome—and accessing them in 2017 will be completely free.

A comprehensive look at setting up under the stars, including the 32 best places to camp in Colorado, tips on must-have gear, and gourmet (but easy!) recipes.

Meet Lacey Henderson, one of Colorado’s top contenders for the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Two avalanche deaths at Colorado ski resorts in 2012 are forcing powder hounds—and the state Supreme Court—to weigh the inherent risks of the sport.

Whittling down Alaska’s abundant offerings in fi ve port towns

Find giant snowfall, smaller crowds, and a dash of nostalgia during a weekend escape to Wolf Creek.

Nestled into high meadows, perched along the Continental Divide, and tucked into stunning gulches, more than 40 Colorado backcountry huts beckon to those craving a rustic winter retreat.

How to hate football and still love Denver.