June 20, 2015
Is Super El Niño Coming To Colorado?
A developing Pacific El Niño is already affecting weather patterns across the western U.S., including record spring rain and snow in Colorado, where several weather stations reported the all-time wettest month on record for any year. Many more stations recorded records for May precipitation.
June 18, 2015
The Wildflowers Are Popping Around Copper Mountain!
Wow! Colorado wildflowers are awesome anytime, but after this year's mild and wet spring, nature-lovers are reporting an exceptional early season crop of blooms.
June 17, 2015
Love That Colorado Wildlife, But Don’t Get Too close!
One of the best things about being in the Colorado high country is getting the chance to see some wildlife, sometimes even up close. But this time of year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists are reminding residents and visitors not to handle any baby critters that might show up in the forest, in backyards, or near trails and roads.
June 14, 2015
Yampa River The Focus Of June Events At Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument this month continues to celebrate its 100th birthday with river- and recreation-themed events, including ranger-led hikes to spots named by famed river explorer John Wesley Powell.
June 7, 2015
CDOT’s Statewide ‘Bustang’ Ready To Roll
Colorado travelers, residents and skiers will soon have a new option for getting around the state. The Colorado Department of Transportation says its new "Bustang" interregional bus service will start operating July 13.
June 4, 2015
Feds Add 10 New National Recreation Trail Segments
Hikers, rejoice! Just in time for National Trails Day (June 6), the National Park Service has added 150 miles of state and local trails to the National Recreation Trail system. In all, the park service added new segments all around the country.
May 27, 2015
Can’t Get Enough Skiing? A-Basin Extends The Season
Colorado skiers and snowboarders can look forward to at least one extra weekend of snow-sliding fun. Arapahoe Basin announced this week it will open for a bonus weeked, June 12-14, thanks to plentiful spring snow.
May 25, 2015
Good Boating Season Ahead In Summit County
Late-season storms have helped boost snowpack in the Blue River to near last year’s level, promising healthy runoff and flows in Summit County.
May 23, 2015
Snow Still Piling Up On Trail Ridge Road In Rocky Mountain National Park
Most of Rocky Mountain National Park is open for business, but visitors won't be able to travel along spectacular Trail Ridge Road just yet. Winter conditions have delayed the opening of the road indefinitely.
May 22, 2015
Hit The Road — Along With 37 Million Other Americans!
Memorial Day travel is expected to generate $37.2 billion for the U.S. economy