In 1908, Abner and Mary Alberta “Bert” Sprague built a summer cabin in Glacier Basin. By 1910, they were living in it full time, operating it as a lodge that sat in what is now the Sprague Lake parking lot. Because of their love for the area and their impact on Glacier Basin – to … Read more
The Ute Trail is a lengthy path that crosses alpine, subalpine and montane habitats in Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail follows parts of an ancient route across the tundra of Rocky that was used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years to cross the steep mountains. The western portion of the trail starts at … Read more
A historic Colorado tramway that appeared doomed a year ago is running again thanks to its sale to an out-of-state company that builds and operates urban and tourism gondolas. Built in 1955, the Estes Park Tram operated through 2022 but didn’t open last year after its owners put it up for sale. Gondola Ventures bought … Read more
The 10-mile roundtrip hike to the top of Mount Ida might sound daunting. Let’s face it; it is. But every step along the way makes the views from the top worth every huff and puff of energy. The trailhead up to Mount Ida starts at Milner Lake and follows the Ute Trail through thick forest … Read more
Gary Hall doesn’t mind saying he’s a pretty hot guitar player. “Music’s been in my blood since my dad woke us up to watch The Beatles on Ed Sullivan in 1964,” Hall said last week as he walked to Estes Park’s Rock Cut Brewery, where he was playing in an acoustic folk trio. “Being in … Read more
National parks are federally protected places for a reason — they’re beyond incredible. Colorado preserves some majorly captivating sites while offering an exciting line-up of recreational activities. Many guests are content with low-key offerings such as hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving. Some of us crave more. Thrill-seekers, read on. Time saver: A … Read more
When an unprecedented collaboration of northern Colorado public lands agencies set out last winter to gauge the depth of public concern over increasingly crowded parks and forests along the Front Range, one thing stood tall, like Longs Peak lit in gold at sunrise. Surging visitation fueled by Front Range population growth, and its impact on … Read more
Myers says participants on his treks have witnessed uniquely glowing eyes through the trees and large, expertly woven branches forming a “Sasquatch nest” as evidence the mythical forest dweller walks among us. Participants on a night hike guided by Jim Myers. Photo: Instagram/@thesasquatchoutpost “Bigfoot is a lot more mainstream than it used to be,” Myers … Read more
It’s no secret that Colorado is an outdoor lover’s vacation hot spot. With four national parks, 42 state parks, access to eight national wildlife refuges, and over 300 state wildlife refuges, plenty of nature’s playground is available here for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. According to a report compiled by the Colorado Tourism Office, 60% of … Read more
Rocky Mountain National Park’s largest campground will remain closed this summer due to construction delays, park officials announced Thursday. The 244-site Moraine Park Campground was shut down last summer for a modernization project, and at the time, park officials said they hoped it would be finished in time to reopen this summer. “Production in the … Read more
