Recreation

People from all around the world travel to Colorado's Rocky Mountains for winter recreation. But what about the off-season when snow hasn't yet fallen, the flowers have bloomed, and people are looking to escape the blistering heat that comes with amusement parks like Elitch Gardens?

Aside from beer, altitude sickness, and of course, marijuana, one of the top things Colorado is best known for is its outdoor recreation- to which a lot of daredevils are attracted.

Tubing along the Poudre River is one of Northern Coloradans' favorite summer pastimes. To enjoy it and stay safe, there are several items you'll want to bring with you.

Cliff jumping at Horsetooth Reservoir (or anywhere) sounds pretty fun, right? Yes! Unfortunately, it's prohibited in the park. The rules don't stop these rebels from cliff jumping anyway, though. Larimer County Parks and Open Lands warns that cliff diving and jumping is "extremely dangerous," therefore it is prohibited at Horsetooth Reservoir...

Horsetooth Mountain park is a super popular destination for people from all walks of life to hike and enjoy the beautiful Northern Colorado scenery.

The City of Loveland is looking for your help to name four natural areas along the Big Thompson River.

Red Rocks is set to grow by 98 acres of city-owned property outside of its 9,525-person-capacity venue.

A new trail is being built in Hermit Park, located just southeast of Estes Park, with funds awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado.

You can now check out backpacks from Colorado libraries and explore state parks for free.

In an effort to educate the public about wildlife preservation, the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is hosting an "Epic Mountain Bike Ride" on Saturday, June 25, in the Red Mountain Open Space.

A man thrown from his tube on a river Saturday is believed to be running from police.

White water rafting is a thrilling recreational activity, but it can also be highly dangerous. Unfortunately, one woman died after falling out of a raft on the Arkansas River in Colorado this weekend.