Colorado National Parks

Many years ago, a crater was discovered at Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park, but its origin still remains a mystery.

Amid Colorado’s rugged peaks, places like Ice Lake Basin, Weminuche Wilderness, and Great Sand Dunes offer rare silence—quiet levels under 10 dB.

Since July 10, the South Rim Fire has burned 85% of the Black Canyon’s South Rim, closing roads and the west side of Blue Mesa Reservoir.

The largest cliff dwelling in North America, the ancient Cliff Palace in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park, has an astounding number of rooms.

See the beauty of Colorado National Monument — a stunning landscape that many mistake for a national park, yet it stands apart with its own distinct character and charm.

Did you know Colorado has four national parks? Discover why only one made the top ten and what that says about our great outdoors.

As Colorado heads toward 2025, cash is fading fast. Discover how digital payments are reshaping our daily transactions and experiences in parks.

Located in central Colorado, the Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to a springtime phenomenon where melting snow breaths life into a seasonally dead creek bed.

Take a look at the Milky Way shining brightly over Colorado, Utah and other regional national parks.

If you have ever had a loved one say they want their ashes spread in Rocky Mountain National Park, this is what you need to know.

Visit one of Colorado's national parks for free on these days in 2025.

Make the most of your free time in the Centennial State by avoiding crowds and long lines of tourists with these tips.