The source of the Colorado River in the Rocky Mountains is drying up, threatening a critical water lifeline for about 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland across the Southwest.
The Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, passing alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks. Travelers can enjoy fishing, boating ...
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story inaccurately reported that native trout species had returned to the channel. While Colorado Parks and Wildlife has reported recovery of brown trout and ...