Colorado Trips


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Beaches  ▪  Family  ▪  Food  ▪  Haunted  ▪  Music  ▪  National Parks  ▪  Outdoor Adventures  ▪  Relaxation  ▪  Road Trips  ▪  Scenic Drives  ▪  Shopping  ▪   Space  ▪  Weekend Getaways

Destinations: Trips by State or Province  ▪  Northeast  ▪  South  ▪  Midwest  ▪  West  ▪  Canada  ▪  Mexico
Seasons: Spring  ▪  Summer  ▪  Fall  ▪  Winter

Rent a car in winter for a ski trip (or enjoy après-ski); travel in summer to have a go at the 58 “Fourteeners,” peaks exceeding 14,000 feet. In spring and fall, mingle with city dwellers in Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder. Scenic drives abound across the state where you can journey along Rocky Mountain passes, through river canyons or across a desert.

Colorado's Haunted Places Provide Chills, Thrills and Laughter

On road trips, she joyfully embraces the paranormal; he’s a skittish believer.

A Nature Photographer Shares Tips and Tales

Good photos require passion — and patience.

A Memorable Road Trip on Colorado’s Side Roads

The drive from Boulder to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park reaps many rewards.

Colorado Fourteener Side Trips

If you don't want to climb, families and non-hikers can still find plenty to do near Colorado fourteeners.

Quality Time at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Stunning vistas prevail in one of Colorado's national parks.

Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park

A road trip through the San Luis Valley promises otherworldly experiences.

Road Trip from Denver to Glacier National Park

A road trip from Denver to Montana shows off the vast and varied scenery in the U.S.

A Two-Day Tour of the San Juan Skyway

Soak in the hot springs, ride the narrow-gauge railroad or stay in a cozy lodge during this road trip.

Payday Getaways: Grand Lake, Colorado

Outdoor activities include kayaking and zip lining.
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Fourteener Food

Whether searching for casual dining or something more upscale in Colorado, satisfying meals are easy to find.
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Scott Otteman’s Five Most Memorable Colorado Fourteeners

A devoted hiker shares his favorite Colorado climbs and explains why each one is special.
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Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

The Love family embraces winter in Colorado to experience a new adventure.
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Winter Weekend Activities in Colorado

Cold weather creates chances for unique family adventures.
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Fourteener Fever

For the past 25 years, Connie Gelb Otteman’s family has crisscrossed Colorado's high country on a mad mission to climb all 58 14,000-foot peaks.
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