10 shortlists · curated by Astrid

The best of the region, ranked.

Handpicked routes through the places worth going, one shortlist at a time.

Chasing Aspen Gold

Where the high country turns for a few short weeks

Let It Rain: 6 Places That Improve in a Storm

Waterfalls, dark stone, and weather worth standing in

First Light in the High Country

High-country light that rewards the early alarm

Five Dark Skies for Milky Way Season

Dark-sky country for Milky Way season

Colorado in Winter, Camera in Hand

Snow light, frozen lakes, and Victorian streets

Wildflower Season Above Treeline

Columbine, paintbrush, and July above treeline

7 Front Range Icons in Their Best Hour

Front Range icons in their best hour

Where to Take Guests Who Flew In Yesterday

Easy icons for guests who flew in yesterday

7 Quiet Corners of Colorado

Quiet corners while everyone else is elsewhere

Roads That Are the Destination

Passes, overlooks, and roads that are the destination