Colorado mountains

The end of September is one of my favorite times of the year on Colorado's Western Slope and around Grand Junction.

Guests on a Jeep 4X4 Tour spotted a Colorado mountain lion out for a swim in the Eagle River.

There are two more chances at seeing Colorado in it's early morning beauty while riding one of the states most-famous trains. Tickets sold out quickly, last time.

Colorado's incredible Mesa Verde National Park turns 117 years old this year.

Take a closer look at the least expensive home on the market in the state of Colorado.

Not only is Colorado loaded with excellent gold mine tours, but there are also plenty of incredible caves you can safely explore in the summer.

As majestic as the Rockies are, it seems only fitting that there be a few enchanted castles scattered about the mountain ranges in our state.

Can you describe Colorado to someone who has never been here using just five words?

Find out more about paragliding over the mountains in Aspen, and how to add this activity to your Colorado bucket list.

Keep going to check out 12 of Colorado's beautiful Blue Lakes and where to find them.

Scroll on to see some of our favorite views as we finished the loop over the weekend.

Colorado's backpacking and 14er seasons are right around the corner.