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Recreation
Between Colorado's state parks, national parks, open space and other public lands, there are loads of outdoor activities across the entire state. Here are Denver7's stories on recreation around our beautiful Colorado.
Recreation
Denver Hiking Examiner: Staunton State Park's North Elk Creek and Rusty Buckle
Deb Stanley
Recreation
Two new loop trails open in Evergreen
Deb Stanley
Lakewood
Affidavit details women's reports of suspicious person around Bear Creek Trail
Stephanie Butzer
Lakewood
Lakewood police ID man suspected of following women, girls on Bear Creek Trail
Stephanie Butzer
Denver
DOTI exploring a new pedestrian bridge over Cherry Creek
Sophia Villalba
Denver
Neighbors share mixed reactions as City of Denver opens new Park Hill Park
Claire Lavezzorio
Technology
Colorado backcountry skier using AI to predict avalanches
Ryan Fish
Recreation
For second time in 1 week, SAR teams rescue stranded people on Engineer Pass
Stephanie Butzer
Denver
Park Hill Park is now open to the public during daylight hours
Sophia Villalba
Local
Missing mother, son who did not return from Echo Lake hike found safe
Sydney Isenberg
Recreation
First skier-triggered avalanche of the season was reported on Friday, CAIC says
Stephanie Butzer
Mountains
From shorts to steep runs, skiers celebrate A-Basin’s return
Lauren Lennon
Mountains
Keystone beats A-Basin to open first in North America
Robert Garrison
State
These Colorado search and rescue coordinators organize life-changing missions
Stephanie Butzer
Mountains
Volunteers help clean up Rocky Mountain National Park during gov't shutdown
Anusha Roy
Denver
Denver's Park Hill Park will officially open to the public late this month
Stephanie Butzer
Recreation
Cautious optimism surrounding elk herd recovery in NW Colo. after deadly winter
Stephanie Butzer
Recreation
Cherry Creek State Park to reopen overnight after closure due to rise in crime
Óscar Contreras
Health News
Children spend an average of 4 to 7 minutes outside each day: Report
Shannon Ogden
Recreation
Great Fall Hikes: Lower Cataract Lake in Summit County
Deb Stanley
Southern Colorado
Family of hunter killed by lightning in Colorado finds peace in way he died
Mythili Gubbi
Recreation
Great Fall Hikes: Rainbow Lake in Frisco
Deb Stanley
Recreation
Great Fall Hikes: Old Dillon Reservoir in Summit County
Deb Stanley
Recreation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers lightning safety tips while hiking this fall
Shannon Ogden
Southern Colorado
Hunters in Colorado wilderness died after lightning strike, coroner says
Stephanie Butzer
Denver
How to take that perfect leaf peeping photo with just your cell phone
Ethan Carlson
Recreation
Great fall hikes: Aspen Alley Trail in Breckenridge
Deb Stanley
Recreation
Get Outside: Beaver Creek Trail in Fairplay
Deb Stanley
Boulder
Boulder Parks & Recreation proposes new memberships, higher fees for 2026
Colin Riley
Southern Colorado
Missing elk hunters in Conejos County found dead, family says
Sydney Isenberg
Recreation
Get Outside: Hiking at Georgetown Lake
Deb Stanley
Recreation
Get Outside: Hiking to Cleveland Lake in the Holy Cross Wilderness
Deb Stanley
Recreation
Popular trail in Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park will temporarily close Sept. 29
Stephanie Butzer
Recreation
Leaf peeping guide for 2025: Where to see Colorado's beloved fall foliage
Stephanie Butzer
Recreation
Douglas County makes 'once-in-a-generation investments' in parks, recreation
Stephanie Butzer
Mountains
Snowboarder rescued after fall on Skyscraper Glacier in Indian Peaks Wilderness
Stephanie Butzer
Recreation
Construction on a new trail on South Table Mountain set to start this fall
Stephanie Butzer
Recreation
Human kindness goes the extra mile at trail magic station along Colorado Trail
Stephanie Butzer
Recreation
Fort Collins maintaining recreation department as other cities cut programs
Ethan Carlson
Recreation
Colorado ski resorts release opening days they're targeting for 2025-2026 season
Katie Parkins
Recreation
Jackson Lake's sandy shore, clear night skies draw campers and beachgoers
Ethan Carlson
Local
CPW ranger stabbed at Staunton State Park, suspect on the run, authorities say
Stephanie Butzer
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