DENVER, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned for its unmatched ski areas, Colorado also offers an array of winter activities visitors can enjoy off the slopes.

DENVER, Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado is renowned for its winter season, and each year skiers and riders flock to Colorado's 26 ski areas and resorts. Yet, there's another side to Colorado's winter season and it doesn't involve skis.

By Jerd Smith Colorado will delay for several months any ruling on whether the proposed Glade Reservoir in northern Colorado would harm water quality in the Cache la Poudre River. The state's water-quality ruling is one of several approvals the project will need before it can be built.

By Deb Acord You're headed to Rocky Mountain National Park for the day and you really want to hike. But you're taking Grandma and Grandpa with you, and they're more interested in strolling than hiking. And elevation? Forget about it.

By Dan England, Greeley Tribune, Colo. Aug. 2--WHAT IS IT? Snowdrift Peak (12,274 feet). WHERE IS IT? Rocky Mountain National Park. HOW LONG IS IT? Almost 17 miles. You'll gain more than 3,000 feet. HOW DO I GET THERE? Take U.S.