RMCR Loved to Death

Colorado’s natural landscapes have long enchanted visitors and residents alike. From early photography in the 1890s to today’s digital era, these locations continue to attract visitors. Social media influencers are now a big part of this process.

Colorado's trails and mountain roads are cherished by both locals and visitors. Many of these routes are managed by the U.S. Forest Service, which is currently surveying visitor traffic in the southwest and central Rockies.

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad recently ran its last coal-burning engine and completed its switch to oil-burning locomotives. The switch began in 2018 in response to growing concerns about long-term drought conditions, the changing climate, and a devastating wildfire.