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Harold and Toni Henthorn went hiking in Rocky Mountain. Toni never came home.

These 11 expert tested pairs have the support, grip and all-day comfort you need for the Rockies' rugged terrain.

Calling on our desire for personality driven experiences, these “millennial motor lodges” mix nostalgia with incredible modern design—and prove Gen-Z isn’t the only one creating culture these days.

Discover the best spots, peak color times and what to expect.

On August 18, the South Rim partially reopened to visitors amid burned landscape and facilities.

These less-visited national monuments are the key to seeing more of colorful Colorado, without the crowds.

Your ultimate packing list, with expert-tested picks from our editors.

This is your guide to visit the wonder-inducing, secret monument in southwestern Colorado.

Peak dates, location ideas and pro tips for catching the show

These two Estes Park hotels bring thoughtful design to your national park adventure

Level up your adventures with an RV or camper van rental from Outdoorsy.

Skip the traffic and take advantage of Rocky Mountain National Park's free shuttle system to Bear Lake, Moraine Park and more.

From ponderosa forests, to river rafting and dramatic canyon walls, this massive recreation area on the Utah-Wyoming border is a hidden gem.

From the high alpine of Rocky Mountain National Park to the eastern plains, these are our favorite places to watch summer blossom.

From roadside pull-offs to alpine lakes and backcountry hikes, these are the best spots to see the sun go down.

The history of Rocky Mountain National Park starts long before the first settlers arrived there. Read about the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples and their relationship to the Rocky Mountains.

In addition to your curated travel plan, our partners can send you more information to help plan your adventure.

At Rocky Mountain National Park, RisingBuffalo Maybee is bridging gaps between the National Park Service and Tribal communities to edit history–and get it right this time.

On Colorado’s eastern plains, more than 500 rescued lions, tigers, bears and other wild animals call The Wild Animal Sanctuary home.

From craft brews to disc golf and a rattlesnake-wearing woman, this city on Colorado’s high plains is full of character.

This historic bed and breakfast offers a chance to escape amongst mountains, vineyards and orchards.

Paddle or motorboat around the lake, check out the arts scene and be perfectly poised for a day in the park in this great gateway town.

Experience Colorado’s gold mining past as you meet the donkeys who used to haul ore, attend festivals celebrating the town’s colorful characters and go 1,000 feet underground in a mine shaft.

The beautiful Wet Mountain Valley is the place to be to experience peaceful trails, a wonderful arts scene and dark night skies near Great Sand Dunes National Park.

A vibrant riverwalk, bike trails and Colorado’s favorite ingredient await in this city.

Despite crowds, traffic and timed-entry permits, it’s easy to find solitude, fantastic empty trails and historic gems, if you know where to look.

The park’s 415 square miles of spectacular wilderness are encircled by gateway towns. That’s good news if you’re hungry.

Plan a visit to see America’s wild horses at this incredible northern Colorado refuge.

Find an uncrowded outdoor paradise in northwestern Colorado.

From a defunct ski area to golf courses and long lost hotels, these Rocky Mountain secrets have faded away.

From the dinosaurs that once roamed Colorado National Monument to ancient pottery and early orchards, don’t miss these three stops in Grand Junction.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan an affordable vacation to Colorado’s most popular national park.

Close to all Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer.

From snowshoeing on silent trails to climbing 32-foot ladders, your Mesa Verde adventure will change with the seasons.

Skip the crowds and head to this undiscovered Colorado gem.

A visit to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park is one thing, but a stay at the Holiday Inn Estes Park transforms it into something extraordinary.

Discover the subtle beauty of the high desert on this road trip starting in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fantastic towns, high peaks and national park sites dominate this tour through Colorado.

See some of the West’s most incredible national parks on this route through Colorado and Wyoming