Hot springs on Conundrum Creek Trail in Aspen, Colorado, with a view of mountains and trees in the background - Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Renowned for the "Rocky Mountain High" of pop culture fame, ...

Almost 20 years ago, back in what she calls her “nomad, ski bum, vagabond, climbing days,” Katy Nelson heard someone speak of a magical place in Colorado’s Rockies. “I remember someone telling me ...

Visiting hot springs seems to be a growing trend in Colorado â whether itâ s a spa-style hot spring with a booze-filled concession stand or one that means an 8-mile hike over rugged terrain.

Permits for overnight backpacking in restricted areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in the rugged Elk Mountains west of Aspen go on sale next week. Advance reservation permits ($10) are ...

When to go: Summer, fall Soak in Conundrum Hot Springs Recent years have seen new restrictions at these geothermal waters perched high amid one of Colorado’s most iconic wilderness settings. Outside ...