Concertgoers were pelted with golf-ball size hail, leaving nearly 100 people injured. It raises the question: are hail storms getting worse?

A runner in Colorado was attacked by a group of cows while exercising in Boulder County. Approximately 15-20 cows were involved in the attack. A witness saw the attack happen and called 9-1-1. Rangers arrived in 15 minutes and took the runner to the hospital. The jogger’s condition is currently unknown. Officials temporarily closed the [...]

Let’s face it: While you might live for the great outdoors, not all of your family or friends are born campers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t spend a few nights together in the wilderness—provided you choose your accommodations to suit everyone in your crew. Whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, these all-inclusive [...]

The western U.S. is home to some of the earth’s most concentrated geothermal activity. From geysers and fumaroles to lava tubes and hot springs, getting outside and seeing earth science in action with your own eyes is an incredible experience. While Yellowstone is well known for its geysers, and has the highest concentration of them [...]

There’s been a lot of public lands news in the media this week, but the latest announcement deserves some special attention. Last Thursday, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that could change the way the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) stewards its 245 million acres of land. If approved, the rule could change the [...]

Known for its majestic peaks and rugged beauty, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most iconic national parks in the U.S. It also happens to be a quick 1.5-hour drive from Denver—but that’s just the beginning of what the area around Colorado’s capital has to offer.  The Centennial State is packed with breathtaking [...]

As temperatures get warmer around the country, young skiers and boarders dread closing day at their local ski resort. Months of dry-land training, weight lifting and seeing the skis or board collect dust can bring the summer blues for powder hounds of any age.  Thankfully around the U.S. and Canada, summer-on-snow ski camps offer young [...]

Colorado may be the land of alpine lakes, Coors Light, and more Toyota Tacomas than you can shake a hiking pole at, but that’s not all. It’s also home to more than 15 mountain ranges, where 58 peaks soar above 14,000 feet, earning them a cult following and the nickname of “Fourteeners.” For decades, these [...]

Skijoring might just be the weirdest winter sport you’ve never heard of. Imagine a cross between horse-back riding and water skiing—but with hoops, jumps and obstacles involved. And, yes, it’s just as dangerous as it sounds. While skiers are traditionally pulled by horses for competition events, recreational skijoring participants sometimes hitch up to a dog [...]

The Grand Canyon draws in millions of annual visitors with its steep, rusty red cliffs and sprawling natural vistas dotted with ponderosa pines. But this canyon is huge—277 miles long, to be exact—and offers far more to explore than a simple drive-by will allow. Fortunately, the vast majority of lodging in and around the Grand [...]