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s A firefighting helicopter draws water from Dillon Reservoir on Friday, June 11, to drop on the nearby Straight Creek Fire. Photo by Elaine Collins No structures are threatened by fire near Interstate 70 Three small wildfires in less than 24 hours have Summit County fire officials worried. Things got started Thursday, June 10, when local fire districts increased the fire danger level from low to very high — something Summit Fire & EMS spokesperson Steve Lipsher said he has never seen. “In one day, we jumped three levels; we skipped moderate and high,” Lipsher said Thursday. “… Our humidity...

The Keystone Bike Park will operate this summer after the downhill biking attraction was not open in 2020. Photo by Aaron Dodds / Vail Resorts Vail Resorts properties Keystone and Breckenridge announced summer opening dates and additional offerings compared with 2020 on Wednesday, April 28. At Keystone Resort, that includes the return of the downhill bike park and the Keystone Ranch golf course. “This summer, we look forward to bringing back a wider variety of activities at both resorts,” Vail Resorts spokesperson Sara Lococo wrote in an email. Daily lift service for Breckenridge Ski Resort’s summer Epic Discovery on-mountain operations...

Fast facts Distance: 1.3 miles one way Rating: Moderate/advanced Time: 15 minutes Elevation: 9,876-10,376 feet (509 vertical feet) Type: singletrack, descent Season: mid-June to September Extensions: Boreas Pass Road Parking: Park at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena lot and hop on the free Boreas Pass loop bus. Ride the route for about 15 minutes until the bus reaches the Bluffs Condos stop. Pedal up Boreas Pass Road for about 1 mile to the trailhead. The trail ends at a small dirt lot about 0.25 miles east of the ice arena. Though short and sweet, this trail is one of...

With no bridges within park boundaries, and a 221-mile, round-trip drive around the park, deciding on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim vs South Rim can weigh heavily on your trip. Each side of the Grand Canyon has distinct climates, viewpoints, campgrounds, and crowds. Seriously—choose wisely. Grand Canyon North Rim vs South Rim: What to Know and How to Choose The best way to start planning your Grand Canyon trip is to make a list of your major priorities. For most, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime visit, so knowing exactly what you’re looking for is a must. If you happen to be one...

Whether you want to mountain bike, hike, or simply camp, outdoor apparel from Roanline will keep you comfortable throughout your adventure.  The East Coast is home to nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population. But look beyond the bustling metropolitan hubs, and you’ll also find 16 National Parks, seemingly endless historical sites, and plenty of wilderness to explore. You’ll find Acadia National Park (our oldest national park), the Great Smoky Mountains (our most visited National Park), and the Blue Ridge Parkway (our most visited National Parkway). You can visit the beach for a weekend trip or head to the mountains for a...