A dilapidated mining cabin in Animas Forks, one of several ghost towns seen along Colorado's Alpine Loop —Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in ...

The Alpine Loop, a rugged byway winding through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, is renowned for its stunning vistas, rugged terrain, and remote beauty. But behind its breathtaking landscapes is a ...

LAKE CITY, Colo. - The one-lane roadway occupies a narrow shelf notched into the mountain wall. A dark escarpment towers to one side. The road-edge ledge plummets to an abyss on the other. I glance at ...

Twenty-five abandoned mines on the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway between Silverton and Lake City will be closed this fall in an effort to protect curious minds from wandering in and possibly getting hurt. ...

Alpine Loop: Colorado’s signature majesty is on full display during this high-altitude tour spanning 63 miles through ghost towns and aspen groves. Lake City, Silverton and Ouray are the gateways; you ...

There are plenty of amazing Colorado mountain towns with a great quality of life. With numerous hiking trails, community vibe, bustling local food and wine scenes, and more, there's a lot to love here ...