Tucked into the western edge of Colorado, this spot is the kind of place that makes you wonder why everyone isn’t talking about it. The canyon walls drop so ...

A Coloradan recommends Colorado wineries near the state's national parks to pair unique, high-altitude wines with scenic ...

Colorado campgrounds where alpine lakes, quiet forests, and starry skies make solitude feel beautifully earned.

Attendance at Rocky Mountain National Park saw a negligible increase in 2025 but it fell out of the top five on the list of busiest national parks in the U.S. for the first time since 2013.

Arizona is the home of the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park, and Utah's Navajo Nation is famous for its breathtaking slot canyons. But there's another Western state that's known for its deep ...

Montrose sits at the crossroads of western Colorado, where the mountains meet the valleys. This town offers access to incredible outdoor recreation without the tourist crowds. Black Canyon of the ...

These are five of the best campsites in Bryce Canyon National Park, whether you want to sleep surrounded by pines or with views of the stunning red rocks.

Seeking a quieter path through the Grand Canyon leads to an unexpected encounter with fear, humility, and awe.

U.S. road trip ideas in the American West, from Alaska glaciers and Utah's Mighty Five to California's Highway 1 and New Mexico's desert towns.

This story was originally published by High Country News. Floyd Dominy, the commissioner of the federal Bureau of Reclamation in the 1960s, was largely responsible for the construction of Glen Canyon ...