The remains of an ancient forest have been discovered in a popular hiking area of the Rocky Mountains. Surrounded by backcountry hiking trails, the Beartooth plateau is a frozen tundra that sits at ...

Back before the Internet, hikers only had one tool to explore Rocky National Park. They simply called it the Dannen book.

Where else can you start your hike in the summer sun and end it atop a mountain in the snow? One place is Rocky Mountain ...

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 ...

There's nothing like a winter hike on a cold, Colorado, blue sky day. Prepare yourself for freezing temps and hit the trail!

Hikers will reach an intersection with the Miner’s Ridge Loop trail after hiking 1.3 miles, but they should stay on the ...

I've found that the vast majority of Rocky Mountain National Park visitors only visit the east side of the park, particularly the Bear Lake area. In fact, I've gone on hikes on the west side and ...

“Heli-hiking gives you the opportunity to reach ... A Story of Skiers, Helicopters, and Mountains (Rocky Mountain Books, 2009) is an engaging narrative that celebrates heli-skiing pioneer ...

Rocky Mountain National Park is home to herds of ... Although attacks are very rare, the National Park Service recommends visitors hike in groups since these animals are less likely to grow ...