The foothills of the northern Colorado Front Range offer hundreds of trails that wind through and over hills, meadows, mesas, forests and rock formations. Many trails are worthwhile year-round.
Colorado Recreation & Environment
Land of the mountain kings: Hiking the Sawatch Range in central Colorado
In Colorado’s San Isabel National Forest, along the eastern base of the majestic Sawatch Range on the west side of the Arkansas Valley, several trails skirt the edge of some of Colorado’s most accessible and scenic mountains.
Cracks in Mesa Verde National Park’s Cliff Palace threaten structure; workers shore up iconic kiva
The centerpiece of Mesa Verde National Park, Cliff Palace was discovered in the late 1800s. Park archaeologists noticed a small crack in the masonry and then discovered the north wall was leaning precariously into the structure.
UW project to model hydrology, water resources for Colorado River Basin communities
With the help of a supercomputer, UW hopes to model water resources in the Colorado River Basin, helping balance growth with the needs of downstream users.
Researchers studying High Park Fire’s effect on mercury levels in Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins
Scientists are measuring mercury levels in a reservoir near Fort Collins to determine the impact of the High Park Fire.
Rocky Mountain National Park alpine ecosystems altered by nitrogen pollution: CU study
Nitrogen pollution from cars, power plants and agriculture is affecting remote areas of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Conservation easement in Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains preserves Trinchera Ranch, Blanca Peak
Land donated by a prominent rancher in the San Luis Valley is the basis for the USFWS’ Sangre de Cristo Conservation Area.