John Meyer

1 week ago | denverpost.com | John Meyer

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. Near the top of the Arthur’s Rock trail in Lory State Park, it’s easy for hikers to forget the elevation is only 6,800 feet.

1 week ago | reporterherald.com | John Meyer

Things to do in the Loveland area Wednesday: Kids on the Plaza, Bobcat Ridge hike, more

2 weeks ago | denverpost.com | John Meyer

A social media brouhaha replete with misinformation broke out this week in Summit County regarding a hiking trail that attracts large crowds during wildflower season. The Acorn Creek Trail, a designated forest service trail 10 miles north of Silverthorne, sits at the perfect elevation for wildflower viewing in June when higher trails remain snow-covered or muddy.

2 weeks ago | denverpost.com | John Meyer

Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves. Thanks to above-average snowpack and generous spring rains in the northern mountains, hillsides are lush at 8,000 to 9,500 feet in elevation.

2 weeks ago | denverpost.com | John Meyer

Construction of a spectacular sightseeing gondola above Idaho Springs is well under way with high hopes that it will open early next year, if not sooner. Concrete footings for all of the support towers have been poured, and two support structures are already in place near the upper terminal. The remaining support towers will be flown into position via helicopter and secured in place this summer, either in July or August. A watch party for the public to view the process is planned.