Have you ever imagined standing in a meadow where every shade of wildflower surrounds you while towering peaks frame the horizon? Colorado’s alpine meadows in August create this breathtaking scene, ...

One of the genuinely satisfying things about American Lake Trail is how much the landscape shifts as you gain elevation. The ...

Mountaineers who venture high into the Colorado Rockies have likely spotted medium-sized, brown-and-pink birds rummaging around on snow patches for insects and seeds. These high-elevation specialists ...

There are plenty of amazing Colorado mountain towns with a great quality of life. With numerous hiking trails, community vibe, bustling local food and wine scenes, and more, there's a lot to love here ...

Colorado may be best known for the soaring rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains, but this Western state is home to a variety ...

Accelerated snowmelt -- precipitated by desert dust blowing into the mountains -- changes how alpine plants respond to seasonal climate cues that regulate their life cycles, according to a new study.

Winter sports enthusiasts have found a new normal in COVID-19 times at Breckenridge, Colorado, one of North America's most popular destinations for skiers and riders from around the world. We visited ...

Thawing permafrost in high-altitude mountain ecosystems may be a stealthy, underexplored contributor to atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions, new CU Boulder research shows. A similar phenomenon exists ...