Shelton Johnson

Q and A: National Parks Ranger Shelton Johnson

by James Edward Mills August 16, 2011

Ranger and Author Shelton Johnson talks about the complex issue of diversity in the National Parks.

Everything's Beautiful in the Butte

by Mike Horn August 5, 2009

The best way to explore Crested Butte? Set up a base camp on a dirt road and explore. Our local writer dishes on just how it’s done. The first time I car camped in Crested Butte, it was an act of necessity. After driving 2,200-plus miles from Lowell, Massachusetts, we were pushing north on Hwy. [...]

Colorado’s 10 Best Spots for Car Camping

by Gina DeMillo Wagner August 5, 2009

EO’s guide to the best drive-in campgrounds: Just pull up the vehicle, unload and enjoy. What’s there not to like about car camping? It combines the fun and adventure of a backpacking trip with the comforts of a two-burner stove, stand-up-room tent, cooler of beer and plush air mattress. Not to mention, if you’re short [...]