Back Issues

• Between the Flatirons: Boulder highliners are the first to trek the “Thirst” between the First and Third Flatirons, balancing 450 feet above the ground. by Ariella Nardizzi
• A Secret Tibetan Army: At Camp Hale north of Leadville, the CIA lead a cover operation to train Tibetan freedom fighters in the hopes of liberating Tibet from China. by Justin Kiersky
• Greatest Show on the Prairie: On the eastern plains of Colorado, great prairie chickens performa mating ritual – a courtship best witnessed from a trailer in Wray. story and photographs by Josh Hardin
• Monument of Peace: A memorial and architectural wonder, the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya towers the surrounding meadows near Red Feather Lakes. by Eric Peterson
  

On the Cover Wind-whipped sand stirs as Logan Henning rigs a 384 foot highline across the Great Sand Dunes. photograph by Eli Bennett

• A Home for Wild Horses Colorado’s wild horses find solace and freedom across the 23,000 acres of the Wild Horse Refuge near Craig, part of the Wild Animal Sanctuary’s mission to protect and preserve wildlife. by Peter Moore
• Dog Sledding on the Grand Mesa Sled dogs, mushers and skijorers race across the Grand Mesa for the annual Grand Mesa Summit Challenge, the highest altitude sled dog race in North America. story by Heidi Pool and Tom Hess photographs by Keela McCleneghan
• Salida’s Metalsmiths Nicole and Harry Hansen craft hand-forged jewelry and housewares, teaching guests how to make their own pieces from scratch at their shop in Salida. story by Majorie Ackerman photographs by H. Mark Weidman
• Skijoring in Ridgway Horses, cowboys and ski bums team up at the San Juan Skijoring competition in Ridgway. While teams come for the thrill and prize purse, crowds come to watch for victory – and wipeouts. by Tom Hess

• Painting the Town Fruita artist Pavia Justinian captures the people, businesses and community of the Western Slope through her outdoor murals and sculptures. story by Heidi Pool and Tom Hess
• Legend and Lore The history of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park comes alive with crystal balls, frozen bodies, haunted rooms and one nightmare that became a cult classic. story by Peter Moore photographs by Erik Makić
• 30 A Jewish Grandmother’s Legacy At Safta in Denver, Chef Alon Shaya crafts culinary delights inspired by his grandmother’s recipes, his Jewish heritage and the flavors of the Middle East. story by Shlomit Ovadia photographs by Anne Stephenson
• 42 Home on the Range Poets, bards, yodelers, singers and musicians come together in Golden for the Colorado Cowboy Gathering, a celebration and love for Western culture. story by Corinne J. Brown photographs by Bill Patterson

• Starry, Starry Nights A San Luis Valley drive-in finds new life with creative lodging, movies and lawn chairs. by Eric Peterson
• Moose Encounters Local wildfires and mountain climates encourage Colorado’s reintroduced moose population to grow. by Peter Moore
• Life and Loss Along the Rio Grande The Rio Grande River along Highway 149 shares the history of a family and the loss of a son and brother. by Jennifer Young Perlman
• Craig: Digging Deeper Between coal mining, dinosaur bone discovery and western memorabilia, Craig finds its place in history. story by Tom Hess photographs by Joshua Hardin
• Custer Country Life The Sangre de Cristo Mountains backdrop historic and unique ranches and farms in Custer County. by Lisa Truesdale
• Changing Seasons Stormy clouds, muddy rains and auburn leaves signal a welcome change to seasons of both nature and life, inviting reflection, growth and new beginnings. story and photographs by Dean Allen

• West Side Waters This Colorado photographer has a knack for capturing Rocky Mountain National Park’s most remote waterways. by Tom Hess photography by James Frank
• Living the Suite Life Visit seven of Colorado’s most luxurious suites reserved for once-in-a-lifetime celebrations and scenic getaways. by Leah M. Charney
• Colorado Through Rockey’s Eyes Known for its artists and creatives, Manitou Springs honors one of their best in a painter’s home and studio on Cañon Avenue. by Eric Peterson
• My Hike with Pike Zebulon Pike and India Wood explore the same trails and lands across Colorado, facing different obstacles centuries apart. by India H. Wood

• Shooting the Stars The Milky Way inspired this photographer to seek the wonders revealed after the sun sets. by Glenn Randall
• Stop and Smell the Flowers The Denver Botanic Gardens offer aroma  therapy for urban dwellers. by Tom Hess
• Where the Moose Roam North Park is known for moose. Residents simply look out their front door. by Tom Hess
• Best of Luck Colorado Springs chef Brother Luck is drawing the roadmap to elevated regional cuisine. by Tom Hess
  

• Room with a View Hike, bike or ski to the 10th Mountain Huts for the views and stay for lessons about what made this country great. by Peter Moore
• A Cannibal’s Tale The mystery of gold prospector Alfred Packer and the many lies he told the Indian agency southwest of Gunnison. by Matt Masich
• Beyond the Bust After silver prices collapsed, three  Colorado towns followed different paths. Some prospered, others perished. by Tom Hess
• Her Haven for Horses A horse sanctuary at Livermore honors the memory of a horse-loving daughter.  by Lisa Truesdale
  

• Barns in Winter Photographers can’t turn their lenses away from the magnificent contrast of time-worn barns, undisturbed snow and Colorado mountain peaks – and maybe a snowy owl or two. by Tom Hess
• DIA Helpers Meet the people and other creatures who help navigate your way through Denver International Airport crowds and construction. by Tom Hess
• Colorado Farm Brewery Fearless farm kids grew up to embrace innovation on their great grandfather’s San Luis Valley land and keep it in the family through malting and a brewery. by Tom Hess
• Craving Colorado The Roaring Fork Valley makes hearts race on its slopes and in its kitchens – the perfect pairing of snow and smoked brisket and other delights. by Carla Tracy
  

On the Cover Wilson Peak rises above the weather-worn Hoggs Ranch dairy barn near Telluride. Story begins on page 16. photo by Andrew Carafelli

• Into the Autmn Woods Bold and beautiful Colorado fall colors set the slopes ablaze in this photo essay, where even wild waterfalls and misty mountaintops seem to take the backseat among singing yellow aspens. story by Matt Masich photographs by Tad Bowman
• Flat Top Fall The “Cradle of Wilderness” remains largely untouched by human hands and as such the is allowed burst with color and life through all seasons – and fall is one of the most beautiful to behold. story and photographs by Joshua Hardin
• Famous Fort Morgan Displaying honors like being the boyhood home of Glen Miller and the birthplace of Mosqueda Delicacies Ice Cream & More, Fort Morgan is a gracious host to her ever-growing melting pot population. by Tom Hess
• Flying W Ranch The days of the crooning cowboy, and chuck wagon cooking, live on alongside the memory of ranch founder Russ Wolfe at this must-visit hootenanny. story by Tom Hess. photographs by Joshua Hardin
  

• Animals of the Alpine Tundra In this wild and wonderful photo essay, life begins at tree line for the plucky creatures that make their homes on the treeless summits of Colorado’s highest peaks. Story and photographs by Dawn Y. Wilson
• Going Diagonal, Part 2 Two years after traversing Colorado on a straight line between its southeast and northwest corners, a Boulder woman walks the state along its other diagonal, hiking an ‘X’ across the state map. By India H. Wood
• Pawnee National Grassland Towering sandstone buttes, singing birds and a sea of prairie invite explorers to a timeless stretch of the Great Plains in northeast Colorado. Story by Lisa Truesdale
• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway An amateur train crew lives out their dream of smoke, soot and steam as they learn to operate a historic locomotive in stunning southern Colorado scenery. Story by Tom HessPhotographs by Joshua Hardin
  

• The Milky Way over Colorado In this stunning photo essay, photographers venture into some of the most remote parts of Colorado to capture beautiful nighttime landscapes beneath the starry canopy of the Milky Way. by Matt Masich
• Colorado Creative Corridor A 331-mile trail traverses some of the prettiest parts of the Rocky Mountains with stops in five mountain towns filled with artists, public artwork and galleries. story by Matt Masich photographs by Joshua Hardin
• Weminuche Wilderness Encompassing a vast tract of the San Juan Mountains three quarters the size of Rhode Island, the Weminuche Wilderness Area offers vistas of unspoiled grandeur. by Will Berger
• Burlington’s Old Town Museum The past comes to life in dramatic fashion at a recreated frontier village, where gunslinging cowboys shoot it out in Wild West fashion each summer in Burlington. story by Tom Hess. photographs by Joshua Hardin

On the Cover With the Milky Way above, a mountain biker rides over Independence Pass. Story begins on page 20. Photo by Brandon Huttenlocher

• The Five States of Colorado: The state’s arbitrary rectangular borders encompass five regions that each have their own distinct culture. A new documentary film explores the life and history of each of these five different Colorados. by Matt Masich.
• The sky is full of sandhill cranes and the fields are full of potatoes in the San Luis Valley town of Monte Vista, which has views of the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo mountains. story by Leah M. Charney photographs by Joshua Hardin.
• A stunning photo essay covering Front Range Springtime explores city, state and national parks on the Front Range, from Garden of the Gods to Rocky Mountain National Park. by Matt Masich.
• Steamboat Springs is home to Yampa River Botanic Park housing more than 60 gardens along the Yampa River that provides a green and serene respite from the stress of daily life. by Marion Kahn.
• Lemon gives a special zest to this tasty selection of recipes. recipes and photos by Danelle McCollum.