Pikes Peak became America’s Matterhorn ... amusing other settlers as he took her on wilderness excursions, most famously climbing Longs Peak, where he dragged her up “like a bale of goods.” ...

The surrounding mountains are home to some of Colorado’s highest peaks. Mount Elbert, the tallest mountain in Colorado at 14,439 feet, looms just outside town like a friendly giant keeping watch. In ...

Nizina Glacier became more accessible to paddlers around 2000, when melting ice formed a lake on which ... cross a mountain range, climb a peak, then raft another river all the way out.

Ah, Crested Butte – the wildflower capital of Colorado! When the snow melts and spring arrives, this colorful mountain town blooms with life. The historic downtown looks like it jumped right out of an ...

The company that owns and operates the Pikes Peak cog railway is suing the city of Manitou Springs, alleging the City Council has breached a 50-year tax agreement that prevented a financial crisis ...

Having a hard time choosing whether to ski or climb? At these resorts, you don't have to. Skiers are often climbers, and vice ...

A recent report estimated that vultures are worth $1.8 billion a year to certain ecosystems in southern Africa. Here's why.

When Svalbard Airport, world’s northernmost destination for scheduled commercial flights, was built, no one expected the ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- After a seasonable day, Monday, the rest of the week will feel more like May than April. TUESDAY (EARTH DAY): We still can't rule out a spotty shower very early, but any ...

PLANNING THE NEXT 24 HOURS: There will be a few showers and isolated storms Tuesday morning, some storms could produce smaller hail. We'll be mostly dry Tuesday afternoon with highs in the upper ...