Well-known lifestyle publication Travel + Leisure just released their list of the 'best beaches in America,' and many of the usual suspects popped up – California, Hawaii, Florida – and all of the 'best beaches' weren't on the ocean, either – places like Michigan and and Illinois made the cut thanks to their great lake access. However, one shocker on the list was Colorado – getting a feature thanks to a body of water that's present for about two months of the year. When most...

The National Weather Service has issued what's believed to be the first tornado watch of the season for Colorado, spanning parts of the state's Eastern Plains, Kansas, and Nebraska. Wind gusts up to 75 miles per hour will be possible, with hail up to 'apple size' also likely. The watch...

Snowpack might be rapidly dwindling around Colorado, but the snow season is far from over. Latest forecasting information shows that snow will move into the state's mountains in a big way over upcoming days, starting with lighter snow on Thursday before ramping up on Friday night and Saturday. Perhaps most shocking is the sheer amount of snow that may land on some high-elevation peaks around the state. For example, according...

Colorado's snowpack is dropping relatively fast this year compared to the norm, already at about 84 percent of what's normal for this point in the season. Keep in mind that around April 7 – which is when the snowpack peak of the season typically occurs on a statewide level, which was roughly the case this year – the statewide snowpack was at about 99 percent to 100 percent of the norm. In other words, despite this season being relatively standard in terms of snowpack, the snowpack has started dropping off at a faster-than-normal rate. ...

Well-known director and producer Mike Tollin has officially acquired the Grand Junction Jackalopes baseball club, with the Jackalopes part of the historic Pioneer Baseball League. Tollin has long been an avid fan of the game, playing both baseball and basketball for Haverford College between 1947 and 1951. Tollin, however, is best-known for his award-winning roles in the entertainment industry. Most recently, people may recognize the Tollin name from the 2020...

On April 23, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera verbally declared a 'disaster emergency' related to the cracked Highway 50 bridge that's resulted in a six hour detour between Montrose and Gunnison for most travelers. At the time the declaration was made, Primavera was and continues to serve her role as acting governor while Colorado Governor Polis leads a delegation for the Biennial of Americas Summit. The purpose of the declaration was to establish a framework for an interagency response to the problem, which continues to have...

Forbes Advisor recently conducted a data analysis in order to determine which major cities around the country are the 'worst cities to drive in.' In order to make their ranking, the publication took at look at 15 metrics in four categories: driving experience, safety, cost of car ownership, and access to car maintenance. The country's 47 most-populated cities were included in the analysis, which includes two places in Colorado. Denver...

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has announced their 'top 10 regional honorees' for the 2024 Spirited Awards and several Colorado bars got a nod. Denver's Yacht Club walked away with two honors – dubbed one of the top 10 'Best U.S. Cocktail Bars' and one of the top 10 'Best U.S. Bar Teams.' Self-described as an 'anti-club club,' Yacht Club has a high 4.7-star rating on Google Reviews and a 4.2-star rating on Yelp. Fans of the spot rave about the relaxed vibe and the...

In a letter Tuesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife told ranchers no "lethal" help is coming on the heels of wolves killing at least four yearlings in 72 hours last week. The state agency was backed by Gov. Jared Polis, who supports the wolf management program. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been hit with an onslaught of letters from stockgrowers and other organizations from all over the Western Slope, requesting the state lethally take out two wolves that ranchers believe are responsible for some of the...

For outdoor recreation lovers planning a visit to Colorado, there's plenty of free adventure to be had in the Centennial State. That being said, costs can tend to stack up quickly in resort towns if they're allowed to do so. For those familiar with mountain town vacations, it may come as no surprise that data shows one of the most expensive – if not the most expensive – American getaways is located in Colorado.

With summer coming in hot, many Coloradans will soon be out and about exploring remote parts of the state's mountainous terrain. In a big change compared to last year, outdoor recreators will now be sharing that space with wolves that were reintroduced by the state. Given this reality, it's important to prepare for a potential – though unlikely – encounter, and part of that preperation involves knowing where wolves may be roaming. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been creating a map each month that shows...

The end of another month is approaching, and once again, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released their latest update in regard to where the state's collared wolves have been. With the mapping based on which watershed units wolves have been detected in between March 26 and April 23, it's been confirmed that reintroduced wolves have traveled east across the Continental Divide and into parts of the Front Range. The updated...

It's official – Medano Creek season has arrived. As of an April 21 update from Great Sand Dunes National Park, Medano Creek – known for its spring appearance as it cuts through the sandy destination – has reached the Dunes Parking Lot with a "shallow, gentle flow." Park officials describe its current flow as following "small braided channels," with a width of about 10 to 20 feet and a depth...

For the second time in April, a dead wolf has been found in Colorado. According to Marianne Goodland of the Denver Gazette, US Fish and Wildlife Service public affairs specialist Joe Szuszwalak has confirmed that one of the 10 wolves that were released into Colorado as part of the reintroduction program that launched in December was found dead in Larimer County. Wildlife officials were made aware of the situation on April 18. ...

Nestled in the high country of the Rocky Mountains, Kremmling is an often-overlooked spot that is home to plenty of outdoorsy fun to be had. As visitors often notice, the town embodies the spirit of the Wild West. 1. Explore the rivers The Colorado River and Blue River are must-visit spots during a trip to Kremmling. The Gore Canyon Whitewater Park is on the Colorado River at the BLM Pumphouse...

Residents of Clear Creek County were shocked to see that the area's namesake Clear Creek had turned a shocking bright orange color on Tuesday. After the sheriff's office was made aware of the situation, Environmental Health was called to find out what was going on. According to Environmental Health, the discoloration was due to a blocked sediment pond that was let loose down the stream. Officials noted that it should clear up relatively soon and that there's no risk associated with the situation. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)

According to a report from The Fence Post, an 84-pound male wolf was found dead in Colorado's Elbert County, caught in a legal coyote trap and discovered on April 3. The Fence Post reports that the wolf was determined to be from the 'Great Lakes' population, not one of the animals that was reintroduced or otherwise collared. Presumably, the 'Great Lakes' population referred to by The Fence Post is the population of about 4,200 wolves in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. It's worth...

A proposal is underway at Rocky Mountain National Park that would increase the cost of summer camping by 28.5 percent at some of the destination's most popular campgrounds. Under the proposal, which would roll out in 2025, summer overnight fees at campgrounds of Moraine Park, Glacier Basin, Aspenglen, and Timber Creek would increase from $35 to $45 per night. New electric-access sites at Moraine Park campground would also be opened with a $55 per night cost. Winter rates and group site fees remain unchanged, as...

A partial solution has been found for a massive six-hour 354-mile detour that's in place for those traveling between Montrose and Gunnison due to a cracked bridge along US Highway 50. According to the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office, County Road 26 will be open twice a day as of April 22 for critical local travel. The travel along this route will be managed through the use of pilot vehicles, which will be used to lead passenger vehicles along the road. ...

Hopeful fourteener hikers be warned – snow season is far from over in the high country. As those familiar with exploring Colorado in the springtime know, snow-free trails in urban areas are a poor indicator of conditions in higher elevations. And as of now, there's still plenty of snow on the state's peaks and there's more to come, meaning preparing and planning for winter conditions is still crucial for backcountry exploration. ...