Hiking/Backcountry

Hessie Trailhead weekend shuttle begins Saturday, June 13

Nederland Park-n-Ride is the new pick-up/drop-off location; runs every 15 minutes Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County will once again run a free shuttle service on weekends and holidays this summer/fall to carry passengers from Nederland’s RTD Park-n-Ride–1st and Jackson Street just off the Peak-to-Peak Highway (CO 72)–to the Hessie Trailhead, a popular entry point … Continue reading

Hiking/Backcountry

National Forest visitors should prepare for wet, snowy conditions near Boulder this holiday weekend

BOULDER, Colo. – Memorial Day weekend brings many visitors to the Roosevelt National Forest west of Boulder. While this holiday historically kicks of the summer camping season, snow lingers at the higher elevations this year and spring rains and snowmelt have left many road and trails roads wet, muddy and snow-packed. Four campgrounds near Boulder … Continue reading

Forest Service order protects Mount Evans scenic gateway
Hiking/Backcountry

Forest Service order protects Mount Evans scenic gateway

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo.– To improve public safety and protect national resources, the U.S. Forest Service has closed National Forest System lands along a portion of Colo. Highway 103 to camping, campfires and other overnight uses. The closure applies to areas on the Arapaho National Forest within a quarter mile of Highway 103 between Idaho Springs … Continue reading

Oskar Blues Burning Can Festival to feature  60+ Craft Breweries serving more than 200 craft styles
Craft Beer / Culture

Oskar Blues Burning Can Festival to feature 60+ Craft Breweries serving more than 200 craft styles

The country’s first ever active beer fest combines bikes and beats with craft beer at Lyons’ Bohn Park on May 30 LYONS, CO – Oskar Blues BURNING CAN Fest returns to celebrate CANned craft beers in the brewery’s original hometown of Lyons on May 30. More than 60 craft breweries will be serving up everything … Continue reading

COVER: Mountain residents must learn to mitigate, prepare for fire
Cover Story / Culture

COVER: Mountain residents must learn to mitigate, prepare for fire

By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Every year thousands of wildfires—including more than 2,500 in Colorado— burn millions of acres in the country. It’s not if, but when the next wildfire will threaten one of our communities. The state’s high temperatures and low humidity in the summer create extreme conditions that fuel wildfires. While most … Continue reading