The Gazette

Permits could be required to hike Colorado's Blue Lakes

Hiking to a popular chain of lakes in Colorado could require a permit under a U.S. Forest Service proposal. Several details are still being determined; the prospect is the focus of ongoing public ...
The Gazette

Colorado's Blue Lakes trailhead closes, marking 'first phase' of broader plan

A scenic destination in southwest Colorado has closed for the summer, marking the start of more changes to come. This month marked the start of a U.S. Forest Service order closing the trailhead for ...
The Denver Post

First-of-its-kind hiking permit may be required in Colorado’s gorgeous Blue Lakes

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Blue Lakes, located in the San Juan Mountains between Telluride and Ouray, have become an international destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking ...
The Greeley Tribune

The trail to Hanging Lake — Colorado’s ‘one-of-a-kind gem’ — is getting some much-needed restoration

GLENWOOD CANYON — The 1.2-mile climb to Hanging Lake, with its steep, rocky ascent, is breathtaking because of its 1,000-foot elevation gain. But the payoff at the top, where waterfalls spill into the ...