Author: Breanna Sneeringer, OutThere Colorado
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6 frozen waterfalls to see this winter in Colorado
Colorado is magical to see in the winter. Experience the season’s beauty by chasing frozen falls throughout the state. Here are our top picks for some of the most stunning waterfalls to see frozen over this winter in the Centennial State. 1. Hanging Lake This popular natural wonder is located in White River National Forest…
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Mountain lion euthanized after killing 3 domesticated goats in Colorado
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Spokesman Mike Porras, a mountain lion was found with tracking dogs and euthanized Monday after killing three dairy goats inside of a pen on a residential property. One of the goats was eaten. Mountain lion habitat sits close to the residence, which is located off Ptarmigan Trail Road near…
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‘Large boulder the size of small boulder’ blocks highway in Colorado
Travel got a little rocky Monday in Colorado after a “large boulder the size of a small boulder” came crashing down on Highway 145 near Telluride. The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office tweeted out a photograph of the 10,000-pound boulder that blocked the eastbound lane on highway 145. The photograph captioned “large boulder the size of…
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Man dies in snowmobile crash while vacationing in Colorado
A 40-year-old man tragically died in a “serious injury crash” involving a snowmobile over the weekend while vacationing in Colorado. According to an official press release from Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, a 40-year-old male was seriously injured Saturday night when he crashed his snowmobile on Midnight Mine Road in Aspen. Dispatchers were alerted of the…
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No crying over spilled beer as semi crash closes I-70
Thursday’s wintry mix that’s unfolding in the mountains is causing travel chaos along I-70 in Colorado. Heavy snow lead to closures on I-70 due to multiple crashes. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, I-70 westbound is closed at Copper Mountain (mile marker 195). Another crash at Vail Pass Summit (mile marker 195) sent cases…
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Colorado mountain highways closed — slammed by snow, wind and avalanche risk
Update 10:21 a.m. US 285 has been reopened, according to Colorado Department of Transportation. Travelers can expect icy roads and moderate wind gusts. — Heads up, slopegoers. Travel in ski country is already becoming a pain as one of the busiest ski weekends of the year kicks off. Colorado Department of Transportation reports heavy traffic…