Colorado summer travel ideas, from glamping and hot air balloons to swimming and fishing

Denver Post writers have explored Colorado’s many corners and offer ways to find fun, relaxation or something new for summer. Take a look at how you can expand your possibilities this season if you’re keeping travel close to home this year.

In the mountains

An Estes Park getaway can be about more than just the outdoors

Camping

Gorgeous Colorado hike reopens this summer with new rules for hiking, camping, human waste

Forest service now charging $20 for dispersed camping in Homestake Valley

Within driving distance

These adult summer retreats can help Coloradans escape burnout

Big balloons will rise above Colorado’s heat this summer; watch ’em soar or take a ride

Looking for beach vibes? Here’s where to find them in landlocked Colorado

Movie-theater hotel adds vintage Airstreams, Quonset huts in San Luis Valley

Sleep in a treehouse, hike with llamas, stargaze and more summer whimsy

Pick your own flowers at these farms and garden centers in Colorado

Is city fishing safe? Yes, experts say, but there are updated guidelines to follow.

Big balloons will rise above Colorado’s heat this summer; watch ’em soar or take a ride

Here’s where to fish with kids near Denver

Summer fun

Biodegradable pickleballs, size-inclusive skorts made in Colorado and other sports gear we love

More women are playing padel than ever — and for good reason

Meet the Boulder dogs cast in this summer’s Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Gravel biking events are a hot commodity in Colorado this summer

Want to get off your phone? Learn blacksmithing or floral design at these Colorado classes and makerspaces.

Beyond Colorado

10 tree-house hotels in the U.S. for you to commune with nature in comfort

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