Temperatures are rising and snow is melting in Colorado, signaling the start of the spring hiking season. Although the trails ...

As one of Colorado's famous 14ers, this hike is challenging and requires an early start, but the panoramic views from the top are well worth the effort. Rocky Mountain National Park is home to a ...

The best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park is from June to September when the snow is (mostly) melted and the hiking trails and attractions are accessible. Still, these four months are ...

National parks like Sequoia offer high-rated hikes, making them ideal for avid hikers seeking beauty and challenge. Large ...

As Colorado enters its snowiest month, it may be wise to find trails at slightly lower elevations within Rocky Mountain ...

Backcountry permits for overnight camping in wilderness areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during peak season go on sale this Saturday at 8 a.m. That season begins May 1 and runs through ...

This story appears in the February 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. In Rocky Mountain National Park, 415 square miles of mountain terrain are protected—but not from effects of climate ...

(NEXSTAR) — The National Park ... Smoky Mountains saw the most visits at 12.2 million followed by Zion (4.9 million), the Grand Canyon (4.9 million), Yellowstone (4.7 million), and Rocky ...

Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses more than 250,000 ... For a more manageable hike, visitors suggest the roughly 3-mile Emerald Lake Trail. If you choose to tackle this trail, plan to ...

Average annual temperature increase over the last century in the high-elevation park from climate change Rocky Mountain National Park covers 415 square miles atop the Continental Divide in the Front ...