The gap between ski season and summer in Colorado is affectionately known as mud season.

Why it matters: If you head into the mountains, you'll want to be prepared. The snow is melting and the ground is thawing, meaning many hiking trails are boggy at best.

Yes, but: It's also a great time to visit because it's not crowded.

If you go: Here are some tips to make it fun.

1. Plan wisely. Lower elevation and south-facing trails will dry out faster than others. Also, respect trail closures.
2. Watch your step. If the trail looks particularly wet, avoid it. Hiking muddy trails increases erosion and leads to side trails that hurt the ecosystem.
3. Beware of the weather. Spring in Colorado is unpredictable, particularly at higher elevations, so bring layers suitable for cold or wet conditions.
4. Go south. Great Sand Dunes and Mesa Verde national parks are great places to visit in the spring before temperatures get too hot.
5. Pack accordingly. Micro-spikes for icy sections, gaiters for muddy patches and a pair of boots will make the trip a little easier.

🎉 Civic Center Park is hosting its first Night Market in collaboration with AAPI Culture Fest tomorrow. The event runs 5-10pm and is free to attend. Details.

🎤 Red Bull BC One National Finals, a global break-dancing sensation, features workshops and competitions that start tomorrow and go through Sunday at Mission Ballroom. Details.

🍺 Head to Hops & Pie on Tennyson Street in Denver starting at noon Saturday for a Spring Beer Fest featuring rare beers from breweries across the country.

🍗 Holidaily Brewing is hosting a GF Foodie Festival at 11am Saturday with three food trucks, seven food pop-ups and gluten-free beer at the Golden taproom.

🎈 Downtown Littleton is opening its doors for the Spring Bazaar from 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

🏃 Join (or just cheer on) the runners in the Colfax Marathon this weekend. The 5K is Saturday and the marathon and half marathon take off Sunday. Details.

🍅 Highlands Farmers Market opens for the season Sunday and runs 9am to 1pm at Highland Square.

🍻 Notable Colorado breweries — Comrade Brewing in Denver, Odyssey Beerwerks in Arvada and Strange Craft Beer Co. — celebrate their anniversaries this weekend with special brews and events.

Here's what's new on Hulu, Paramount+, Netflix, Prime Video, Max and Apple TV+.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season Two available now on Hulu

Zoom in: Miranda McWhorter — Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-best friend and an original swinger from their infamous sex scandal — makes a surprise appearance.

• Behind the scenes: This season will include a crossover episode with "Vanderpump Villa," which just premiered its second season in April.

"Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story" available now on Netflix

What's inside: This docuseries that follows the lives and crimes of two of Britain's most notorious serial killers includes previously unseen police video, audio recordings and interviews with family members of some of the victims — a few of whom are speaking for the first time.

"The Chi" season 7 available tomorrow on Paramount+ with Showtime

Driving the news: This season will pack a star-studded group of guest stars, including Phylicia Rashad, Kyla Pratt, Punkie Johnson, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Reagan Gomez, Tammy Townsend and Karrueche Tran.

• What to expect: Powerful women at the helm, with Alicia (played by Lynn Whitfield) trying to reclaim control of the city after the death of her son.

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