We are part of the Niwot Ridge Long-Term Ecological Research program managed by the University of Colorado, which includes one of the longest-running sampling efforts of alpine aquatic systems. The ...

Colorado may be best known for the soaring rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains, but this Western state is home to a variety of beautiful lakes as well. From emerald alpine pools surrounded by ...

A glassy, alpine lake awaits at the top of the 3.6-mile round ... From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Colorado’s Elk Range ...

A group of winter campers set out to spend a Saturday night at Cathedral Lake, an isolated alpine lake about four miles ...

Pack your sleeping bag and head out to these destinations for the best camping in Colorado. With more than 260,000 acres of meadows, mountains, alpine lakes and more, Rocky Mountain National Park ...