Trees clean urban air, store carbon, slow floodwaters and can be used to design safer streets. Scholars are starting to calculate what these services are worth – a fitting topic for Arbor Day.

Colorado is famous for its beautiful scenery and enviable weather. However, a second look can expose the myths that lie beneath the surface. Colorado has a collection of urban legends, some curious and others chilling. We’ve compiled a list of four that are sure to capture the attention of anyone interested in Colorado’s most fascinating lore.

1. The Ridge Home Asylum

Robert Mueller's report did not determine whether or not U.S. President Donald Trump obstructed justice. Will Congress be able to reach a conclusion?

My child is starting to form unhealthy eating habits. What can I do?

Decades of wildfire suppression have allowed flammable fuels to pile up in US forests. Scientists and managers say careful use of planned fires can reduce risks of large, out-of-control burns.

Livestock production and slaughter highlights from across the United States for 2018.

Livestock production and slaughter highlights from across the United States for 2018.

This week's listings at Lamar Theatre.

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and everyone seems to be obsessed with the lakes’ beauty. But what about Colorado’s magnificent lakes? There may not be as many—but what they lack in quantity, they make up for in radiance. Many of the gorgeous lakes in Colorado are located high in the mountain ranges, and they make for beautiful ending destinations for your summer hikes. Here’s how to get to the most beautiful alpine lakes in Colorado.