Tag: Mueller State Park
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Colorado photographers offer tips and places for fall colors
Matt Payne is a fifth-generation Colorado native who knows very well the beauty of this state. He knows, having climbed the state’s highest 100 peaks between 2008 and 2018. That’s when he got serious about photography, inspiring his full-time profession today. Nothing inspires him quite like fall. “It’s far and away my favorite time,” says…
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Park Madness: We rank Colorado’s top outdoor destinations in this tournament- inspired bracket
As college basketball players vie for one shining moment, we imagine an impossible challenge between some of Colorado’s natural treasures. Colorado parks with towering peaks, hidden gems and amazing views go head-to-head in this March Madness-inspired bracket. We’ve split our field of 64 parks into four regions: South, West, North and Central. Which one came…
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Colorado state parks see continued uptick in visitation
Visitation continues to steadily increase at Colorado’s state parks. In 2024, visits to the 43 parks totaled more than 18.9 million — about a 2% increase from the previous year, when closer to 18.6 million visits were logged. In 2022, visitation was closer to 18.4 million, according to data from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Numbers remain…
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Ski trails debut for season at state park west of Colorado Springs
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It’s not a Nordic center. But a state park is offering groomed trails that are rare across the Pikes Peak region. In Teller County, Mueller State Park’s Facebook page recently revealed the season’s first corduroy made over three trails: Black Bear Trail and the others around the Conifer Ridge and Grouse Mountain campgrounds. The groomed…
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Free entry to Colorado state parks for Fresh Air Friday
Colorado Parks and Wildlife claims the best deal for Black Friday: nothing to be bought, but the benefits of nature to be gained. It’s not Black Friday the agency recognizes, but rather Fresh Air Friday — free entry to the state parks the day after Thanksgiving. It’s the 10th year of the tradition in Colorado, providing…
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Quick guide to fall in Teller County: Scenic hikes, drives and attractions to visit
In Colorado, aspens prefer higher elevations. It’s no wonder they’ve found a pleasant home in “the City Above the Clouds.” That’s Woodland Park, situated near 8,500 feet. But when it comes to appreciating our favorite tree of fall, the opportunities extend far beyond town — far across the hilly forests and meadows defining this side…
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Great hikes for fall colors close to Colorado’s big cities
Come fall, Colorado’s city dwellers are quick to swap the concrete for nature’s glow. Except that doesn’t always happen so quickly. One often travels great distances, to great displays across the Continental Divide. But one doesn’t have to. Here are some great hikes within about an hour’s drive of the state’s two biggest cities. Denver…
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Free day coming up at Colorado state parks
Colorado’s birthday comes with a gift for nature-loving residents. As per tradition for Colorado Day — the day marking statehood granted in 1876 — state parks will waive admission fees. That will be on Aug. 5, the Monday following Colorado Day on Aug. 1. For those without a Keep Colorado Wild Pass or any other season…
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A rare chance for groomed cross-country ski trails in Pikes Peak region
“It’s back!” read a recent Facebook post from Mueller State Park. “It,” meaning corduroy. The Teller County park is once again using UTVs to drag tracks and groom three trails well-suited for the cross-country skier: Black Bear Trail and others around the Grouse Mountain and Conifer Ridge campgrounds. Another trail recently joined that usual groomed…
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6 Colorado state parks we love for a First Day hike
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Massachusetts is credited as the birthplace of a hiking tradition in 1992. That Jan. 1 morning, hundreds met at Blue Hills Reservation State Park with the idea of starting the new year right — with exercise and fresh air. So the tradition continues at state…