Palmer Land Conservancy's largest-ever direct land buy near Woodland Park could finally close a Ring the Peak trail gap.

The final mile to Colorado's second-largest state park summit is open again, capping a 16-mile round trip with 3,000 feet of climbing.

CommonGround Golf Course is seeding native wildflowers into its rough as Denver Botanic Gardens tracks a surge in bees and birds.

78-year-old Judy Barnes has spent nearly 30 years defending San Luis Valley mustangs that federal law does not even recognize as wild.

Crews already hit 100-degree heat limits while chasing a herd federal officials say is 345% over capacity.

A snapping turtle caught in fishing line at Waneka Lake is headed to rehab after an improvised rescue with a rented pink pedal boat.

A female Amur leopard cub born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is thriving behind the scenes—and already has a whipped-cream habit.

Hundreds of hikers marked Colorado’s 150th birthday by climbing its iconic fourteeners, with about 500 starting Mount Bierstadt alone.

Bear sightings are surging across the Denver metro area as dry conditions squeeze natural food supplies. Aurora remains the surprising exception — for now.

A black bear was found eating another bear near Steamboat Springs. Wildlife officials are weighing roadkill, scavenging and the possibility of a bear fight.

A black bear reportedly attacked a person near Beaver Reservoir in Boulder County; wildlife officials are on scene and urging visitors to avoid nearby trails.

A bear was struck by a car on Yosemite Street in Lone Tree; local police and Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded while traffic was limited.

A black bear was spotted treed in south Centennial on Monday; deputies and Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded and urged residents to secure trash and keep pets inside.