I’ve always been of the opinion that September is the best month to be in Colorado. The days are still fairly long, the weather is still warm, the monsoons are behind us, there are still wildflowers ...

You already know Colorado is home to gorgeous mountain views and outdoor activities, but this small Colorado town may have ...

In my column in the Jan. 23 edition of The Independent, I wrote about the many features in the EXPLORE Act, a single piece of recently passed federal legislation that simplifies, standardizes and ...

In August 2023, Brandt Holmes posted a photo of himself, family members, and friends climbing Pikes Peak on Facebook. When Jan Thom came across the post from her home in Michigan — her childhood ...

Completing a trail encircling Pikes Peak and expanding camping opportunities in the shadow of the landmark locals call “America’s Mountain” are expected to be the first priorities of a new partnership ...

There is no shortage of wonderful and interesting sights to explore in the state of Colorado, especially around the Pike ...

MUSKEGON, MI - A Muskegon woman is sharing her story of completing a 12-mile hike up Colorado’s Pikes Peak Mountain, despite being legally blind. Jan Thom made the trek up 14,115 feet in two days this ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Pikes Peak, one of Colorado’s most iconic outdoor destinations, is set to undergo significant improvements. Federal, state, and local agencies are working together on 30 ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Before the sun rises over Colorado’s Pikes Peak today, 30 single moms supported by seven staff and three guides, will begin a 13-mile ascent, carrying not only the weight of their ...

It's been called "America's Mountain," and for good reason. Pikes Peak rises more than 14,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies. But to understand why it's called America's Mountain, see it the way ...