Bizarre. Is that the right word for the Colorado Plateau, this thirsty sprawl of gaudy-hued stone festooned with such names as Hell Roaring Canyon, Scorpion Gulch, and Horsethief Point?

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Here are five charts (and one map) to put wildfires and related trends in a bigger ... Alexander Mountain fire vs top 5 ...

As of Aug. 20, the Pinpoint Weather team forecasts the leaves will peak around mid-to-late September. However, keep in mind, ...

Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ...

The newness of LiDar-reported heights may differ slightly from existing maps. Boulder, Colorado ... reaching the high point along the Greenbelt Plateau. Briefly retrace your steps back to ...

Mesa and Montrose counties have presented a map covering 29,806 acres ... the Uncompahgre Plateau and Roc Creek, which is home to the Colorado River cutthroat trout. Protect the Dolores added ...

Areas that were once accessible to the riding public are now off limits, reserved for the able bodies who have the means and ...

A lifetime cyclist, our columnist pulled the data and weighed other factors to determine the most bike-friendly small towns ...

Fear and overzealousness often lead to an overstuffed pack, which you’ll regret for hundreds of miles. Our thru-hiking columnist has advice on what not to take when you’re heading out. Genius, at ...

In Utah our research focuses on understanding the interplay between volcanism, tectonics, and surface processes in the transition region between the Colorado Plateau and the Basin ... 2014. Geologic ...

According to the weather service, strong to severe winds associated with Hilary coming east from the Lower Colorado Valley would make an isolated ... Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau until ...