However, be sure to check local warnings, as the creek can be high and fast-running at times. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is one of the best state parks in Colorado. It features mountain biking and ...

Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with deer, foxes, and more than 100 bird species calling the park home. Golden Gate Canyon’s shimmering pond reflects perfect Colorado solitude. Fish here are ...

The park is wonderfully compact at only 48 acres, meaning you can experience its magic without committing to an all-day excursion. It’s perfect for those who want maximum natural beauty with minimum ...

Sprawling Cherry Creek State Park is popular for its location, reservoir and access to the Cherry Creek Trail. Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Golden boasts bright yellow foliage in the fall and ...

Gov. Jared Polis visited Chatfield State Park, southwest of Denver, to crown the champion April 11. Chatfield beat Golden Gate Canyon, near Golden, in the championship. Last year's winner ...

Dan Rhodes, the project manager and landscape architect, told the Chronicle that the character of the canyon won’t change, and that in classic national park style, they will work to emulate much ...

Bronwyn Phillips uses a sky quality meter to test the night sky at Golden Gate Canyon State Park in February. Photo, Cormac McCrimmon, Rocky Mountain PBS At Golden Gate Canyon State Park — 30 miles ...

Some closest to Denver are known to get busy, including the red rock wonderland of Roxborough State Park and the scenic forests and meadows of Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Staunton State Park ...

Golden Gate Canyon State Park's application window closed on November 15; the $35 permits will be awarded by lottery. The tree-capitation ceremony will be held Saturday, December 7. Lest it seem ...

Want to grab a Christmas tree within 45 minutes of Denver while helping a Colorado state park thin overcrowded forests and reduce the risk of wildfires? This spot is for you! Anybody interested in ...