Though easy to get to from Denver, this laid-back community feels worlds away from the big city, with endless access to parks ...

A bear left behind a big mess after breaking into a cabin in Teller County. The animal ripped open the door to the A-frame after smelling food inside, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Taralyn Romero thought she had found paradise. The dream-like home was located in Kittredge, Colorado, next to Bear Creek.

The family-friendly Beaver Creek Resort and Village is an alternative to Vail—without the overcrowded ski runs.