As any parent knows, family-friendly hiking requires planning and patience ... tailed hawks — that perch on trees and fence posts, a creek to get muddy and cool off in, and animal-track ...

North on Hwy. 21 from Washington County are two similar hikes featuring unique topography. Valley View Glades has a 2.6-mile ...

The map above shows 10 of them; more details in the stories linked at the end. 1/ Coal Creek. Round-trip hike of about 3 miles, starting from Skyline Boulevard. Heads up: The vista point remains ...

The 280-foot Fish Creek Falls is a prime spot for hiking. Four trails are available, including a short walk to the lower falls from downtown Steamboat Springs and a more challenging trail for ...