A peaceful Colorado trail walk that feels effortless, quietly scenic, and rewarding without turning into a full-day ...

Earlier this summer, walking between the bustle of downtown Durango, David Fanning stopped to sit down and collect his thoughts. "This one took a lot out of me," he said. The Fort Collins man was ...

Going backpacking in Colorado is a no-brainer: There are 58 peaks exceeding 14,000 feet, hundreds of miles of trails and, of course, dreamy views of snowcapped mountains. For long treks, however, a ...