See. California Zephyr Take this train for a scenic journey across the US, showcasing diverse landscapes. Broken Hand Pass Hike this 12,585-foot pass in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, but be prepared for unexpected conditions. Mesa Verde National Park Explore 600 Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, dating from A.D. 550 to 1300. Pikes Peak Hike or drive to this 14,115-foot summit that inspired "America the Beautiful."
Eat. Gold Hill Inn Grab a cookie at this historic gold rush town's inn, a launch pad for 4WD roads.
Stay. Breckenridge A mountain town offering outdoor adventures, history, arts, and elevated food and drink. Denver The Mile High City is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains with plenty of outdoor fun.
Atlas Obscura
By 1950 what was to become known as the Cold War was settling into place. The Soviet Union had detonated a nuclear device in the late 1940s, so the US nuclear monopoly was broken. In addition, both sides would successfully test thermonuclear weapons (a.k.a. hydrogen bombs) in the early 1950s. So the sheer destructive power of nuclear weapons, even before operational thermonuclear devices, motiv…
Lonely Planet
The Amtrak route between the San Francisco Bay area to Chicago shows a diverse cross-section of the nation that you won
Outside
An injured hiker survived a cold night on Colorado's Broken Hand Pass. Search-and-rescue experts share the packing list that kept her safe.
Lonely Planet
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National Geographic
The sites, from mesa-top pithouses and multistoried dwellings to cliffside villages, document the changes in the lives of a prehistoric people once dubbed the Anasazi. They are now more accurately ...
BBC Travel
In 1893, a teacher scaled Pikes Peak in Colorado and penned one of the US's most cherished songs, "America the Beautiful". Today, travellers can retrace her historic ascent.
Condé Nast Traveler
From historic lodges to sprawling ranch resorts, these stunning spots are worth planning your next trip around.
Outside
Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.
Outside
With the right perspective, and the right vehicle, you can find Adventure Everywhere
Outside
Following heightened grizzly activity, the government has banned tents and soft-sided trailers at a Yellowstone-area campsite in Montana.
Outside
Thousands of hikers flock to Colorado's stunning Blue Lakes every year. They're leaving behind a massive trail of human waste that crews are struggling to clean up.
Outside
In Breckenridge, explore a small town with a big summer menu of arts, history, alpine adventure, and elevated food and drink
Outside
Our features editor rocked out, laughed, and yeah, cried a bit during the four-day Outside Days and Outside Summit, held in Denver, Colorado
Outside
A hiker survived a 200-foot fall on Colorado's Buckskin Pass. Bystanders and Mountain Rescue Aspen responders executed a rapid wilderness save.
Outside
You do not need millions to own a property near the trails. These five up-and-coming mountain towns offer scenic views and homes well below the national average.
Outside
Mountaineer Simon Kearns set a staggering new on-foot FKT on Mount Rainier, completing the 14.5-mile Paradise route in 3:43:52.
Outside
Explore the Mile High City before or after the festival for all kinds of outdoor adventure
Outside
Looking to avoid the crowds at Zion or the Smokies? Our national parks columnist shares the intel on overlooked parks that rival the most popular spots.
Outside
Playing a brass instrument in thin air requires serious lung capacity. Musician Armando Lopez from Brothers of Brass explains how the band tours around Denver and Colorado's ski resorts—oxygen cans included.
Outside
The same record-breaking crowds that are ruining the experience at places like Yellowstone and Yosemite may be the only thing keeping them protected from budget cuts and development.
Outside
Planning a National Park trip? Before you load the car, check this list. These items are prohibited, and could land you a hefty fine or jail time.
Atlas Obscura
Where are you? Two friends texted, separately, within an hour of each other. Western Nebraska, I said. So you're in the middle of nowhere, both of them wrote back. I really paused. I had flown into Denver and taken a nine-seater plane to Alliance: a tiny plane, a tiny airport, a tiny place. And just before the texts came in, I had been looking at the Atlas Obscura map and counted eight other pl…
Outside
From a new DarkSky Approved glamping retreat in Yosemite to a former seaweed camp-turned-nature lodge in Patagonia, here are hotels, lodges, and retreats where you can feel like your stay is doing good.
Outside
I’ve spent my career writing about under-appreciated gems and getting away from the crowds. But there’s something to be said for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a bunch of strangers and staring at something gorgeous—especially in the times we’re living in right now.
Outside
These epic routes belong on every runner’s bucket list
Outside
A study of hundreds of hikers and runners reveals a dangerous gap between how safe we feel and the gear we actually carry. Here is what you really need to survive a day in the mountains.
Condé Nast Traveler
Did you know you can book them?
Condé Nast Traveler
From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.
The New York Times
From Colorado Springs to Vienna, here’s where you can indulge in a festive winter break.
Condé Nast Traveler
Summer may be high season, but these parks are at their best in the colder months.
Condé Nast Traveler
From Venice to Kyoto and Costa Rica, it's going to be an unforgettable year for newcomers and familiar faces alike.
Condé Nast Traveler
Where to eat, stay, and play in this Rocky Mountains winter wonderland.
Condé Nast Traveler
“America the Beautiful,” indeed.
Condé Nast Traveler
Whether you’re a groomer snob, powder hound, or après connoisseur, these ski resorts from Maine to British Columbia tick all the boxes.
Condé Nast Traveler
In downtown Denver, a hub for the Chinese American community dating back to the 1880s, the next generation of chefs are embracing their heritage.
Condé Nast Traveler
From sea to shining sea, we’ve surfaced palatial mansions, tiny houses, and everything in between.
Atlas Obscura
Obscura Day is an Atlas Obscura tradition where the whole team takes a day off to explore—whether it’s a nearby hidden gem or a distant, wondrous site. Check out the places our team visited. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ewell (@saraewell) Sara Ewell, Chief Revenue Officer Each quarter, our company celebrates Obscura Day. It’s a day that we step away from our computers and e…
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Smithsonian Magazine
From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected areas
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