High elevation has its advantages. In Colorado, the veil between Earth and outer space is just a little bit thinner. Ahead of International Asteroid Day on June 30, the Centennial State was recently ...

Colorado is home to over 40 state parks, which offer immersive encounters with the Centennial State's diverse natural landscapes. No matter where you turn, you're never too far from one. You can ...

Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that the Dark Sky Community designation is a first in Colorado. The information initially provided by representatives misstated the geographic area.

The Town of Breckenridge is the latest community to join Colorado’s 19 certified “Dark Sky Places” and officially the first resort town to make the list. “People already go to Breckenridge to ski,” ...

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Breckenridge just became the first mountain resort in the state to earn Dark Sky certification for its dazzling nightscape. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and ...

Americans do not need to travel internationally to see the Northern Lights. Factors like light pollution, moon brightness, and geomagnetic activity affect visibility. Many top viewing locations are ...