This week's Hikes & Walks column takes Lauren R. Stevens along Gould Meadows, with plenty of dogs and kids around.

One late fall day, I started a walk on a fishing trail along the Big Thompson River. Next thing I knew, I had walked halfway ...

The picturesque mountain meadow at the top makes this hike especially nice for picnicking or taking in the view – but watch where you sit, as the cows are known to leave behind plenty of ...

The least time-consuming trail is the flat, 1.5-mile hike from Soda Springs to Parsons Lodge, which goes right through the meadows. Another relatively flat trek is the 8-mile round-trip trail to ...