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Colorado’s highest peaks draw plenty of attention and plenty of crowds, while down below some of the state’s most pristine, unspoiled nature affords true, splendid solitude.

As Colorado’s backcountry gets more crowded, fees and permits have become common tools to control congestion and protect the environment.

Lace up your boots for a hiking destination that includes Rocky Mountain vistas, alpine lakes, wind-swept sand dunes, and memorable urban parks.

After years of applying temporary fixes to try to ease overcrowding at the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, a consortium of local caretakers is determined to come up with a comprehensive plan for management. Pitkin County...

Study underway to come up with comprehensive management of recreation at Maroon Bells Scenic Area.

The U.S. Forest Service will delay implementation of a fee and reservation system for overnight visits to parts of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness until summer 2023.

The U.S. Forest Service will delay implementation of a fee and reservation system for overnight visits to parts of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness until summer 2023.

Wilderness rangers reported fewer incidents in 2021 than 2020 in the Aspen area, but they still had to deal with lots of garbage, human waste and illegal campfires.

Wilderness rangers reported fewer incidents in 2021 than 2020 in the Aspen area, but they still had to deal with lots of garbage, human waste and illegal campfires.

The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District of the U.S. Forest is working toward establishing a reservation and fee system for overnight visits to popular parts of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Implementation will depend on results of a review by a regional board and the agency’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.