The drive from Boulder to Grand Lake is roughly 108 miles and usually takes between two and two-and-a-half hours, not counting stops. What really changes the experience is which route you choose — the jaw-dropping scenic drive through Rocky Mountain National Park or the more reliable year-round route over Berthoud Pass. Here are the best […]

Boulder locals know the Flatirons deliver for a quick hike. But when you want to feel like you’ve truly crossed the Rockies, there’s one drive that quietly beats them all. The route from Boulder to Grand Lake via Rocky Mountain National Park is one of Colorado’s most underrated full day adventures—and it’s set to reopen […]