Though Colorado is known for its sunny skies, afternoon thunderstorms are a common feature of summer hiking, so check the weather forecast before you set off and always dress in hiking layers.

The Stairway to Heaven Colorado, also known as the Manitou Incline, is a legendary hiking trail located in Manitou Springs. Famous for its challenging incline, it climbs nearly 2,000 vertical feet in ...

Reservations for hiking the iconic Hanging Lake trail in Glenwood Canyon will become available on Monday, March 17, for trips ...

I’m hiking up a rocky, winding trail near the old mining town of Minturn, Colorado, a fuzzy llama named Ringo traipsing enthusiastically behind me. The chocolate-and-cream-colored animal ...

You can hike back down or take the Eagle Bahn Gondola for a scenic ride (Discover Vail). Want more summer activities in Vail?

Actually, rucking is one of the latest hiking trends in Colorado, spurring Facebook groups ... so I can go on a backpacking trip in the summer and not have it be torturous," Anna adds.

The newly reconstructed trail is expected to open on July 1. It has been closed for repairs after damage from mudslides.

The best times to visit Colorado Springs are from ... oranges and yellows. Warm summer weather draws visitors in droves, leading to price hikes at hotels and congested attractions.

As Colorado enters its snowiest month, it may be wise to find trails at slightly lower elevations within Rocky Mountain ...

Attend a Shakespearean production on a warm summer evening, hike or bike in the foothills just west of town or participate in one of the numerous events that take place around Boulder throughout the ...

Vail has been on my bucket list since I watched Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) talk about visiting the Colorado ... llama lunch hike. Biking is also a huge part of Vail's summer culture.