Author: By Daliah Singer
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Saddle up this winter: Western charm awaits at these 8 Colorado dude ranches
Think roping, horseback riding and cowboy coffee are summer-only pursuits? Think again. Ranches don’t stop operating during winter, and some of the best dude ranches in the state welcome guests even after the snow starts to fly. While the scenery is different, the Western hospitality remains the same at these eight dude and guest ranches.…
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Winter is the prime season for stargazing in Colorado
When the mercury drops, most Coloradans prefer to head indoors, especially after the sun goes down. But cold air (which holds less hazy moisture), longer nights and fewer crowds make winter the ideal time for constellation viewing. Colorado is home to 15 certified International Dark Sky Places — 10 parks and five communities committed to…
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Not every outdoor adventure has to be epic
SUMMIT COUNTY • Cozy in the window seat of the newly built log cabin, I peered out at the snow that had settled on the needles of the plentiful fir trees beyond. The sun was shining, bathing Bald Mountain in warmth even on this January day. If I craned my neck, I could see ski…
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A slippery fat biking experience in Vail — and where to try the sport across Colorado
I was biking in a snow globe. Fresh flakes were falling on the tree–lined trail that stretched in front of me. What was a groomed route earlier that morning had, by lunchtime, become a powder track. Suddenly, my tires wobbled and I was rocked from upright to lying on my side. Turns out, fresh snow…
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8 new eateries making Colorado’s high country even more craveable this winter
Not everyone goes to the mountains to ski (or snowshoe or dogsled). Some simply want a change of scenery for their three square meals a day. Luckily, the high country is delivering with a lineup of new eateries, some of which will mark their first winter in 2024 and others that will be ready to…
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Is it time for MSG to make a comeback? A new generation of Colorado chefs says yes
Doris Yuen was taught to avoid MSG as a kid. “My parents always told me MSG is not good for me. It makes you really thirsty,” she said. She noticed the “No MSG” or “We don’t use MSG” signs at her favorite Chinese restaurants. Then she grew up and discovered how commonplace MSG, or monosodium…
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Denver chef Duy Pham taught himself the art of forging knife handles
Duy Pham didn’t want to spend $600. Seven years ago, the now-omakase chef at Hana Matsuri Glendale looked at his knives and realized it was time to replace the handles. “Expensive Japanese knives are supposed to last a lifetime,” Pham explains, but “they emphasize and put all the work into the knife blade. The handle…
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Dillon Reservoir evolves into summer hot spot despite origins never intended for fun
Craig Simson has been sailing on Dillon Reservoir since, as he puts it, “before I had a choice.” A native of Colorado, Simson comes from a sailing family and has had a boat at the marina for nearly three decades. “This reservoir has always been a place that has been very meaningful to me,” he…
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Cool off at one of these 10 Colorado state parks that offer loads of lakeside amusement
Take a dip in a cool lake. Work your core on a stand-up paddleboard. Or enjoy the breeze from a pontoon boat. There are endless options at Colorado’s state parks, many of which feature prominent lakes and waterways. Here are 10 of our favorite summer destinations when we’re looking to make a splash. Chatfield State…
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This summer’s packed lineup of Colorado whitewater festivals means you can spend most weekends on the river
For a landlocked state, Colorado certainly isn’t short on water to play in. As snowmelt runs down the mountains in spring and summer, paddlers take to our abundant rivers to kayak, raft, stand-up paddleboard, tube and more. It’s not all just for fun, though. A stacked lineup of whitewater festivals offers plenty of competitions for…