Author: Leslie James
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9 sandy beaches to visit around Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Skip the days-long road trips from Colorado to ocean coastlines and visit one of these nine sandy beaches found at the state’s lakes and reservoirs. 1. Grand Lake Found just outside of the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, the mountain town of Grand…
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Cliff dwellings were relocated to Colorado canyon for preservation
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The Manitou Cliff Dwellings near Colorado Springs are one of many intricate cliff pueblo sites found in the southwest region of the United States. Believe it or not, the structures at this site aren’t actually in their original location. The structures at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings were relocated in the early 1900s as part of…
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Intense snowshoe hike leads secluded hot spring hidden in Colorado mountains
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Conundrum Hot Springs is Colorado’s most primitive spot for a soak in heated mineral water. Hikers and snowshoers must endure a 9-mile, one-way trek up to 11,200 feet in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen. Though a long and strenuous journey, a winter hike to Conundrum Hot Springs allows for a more intimate experience compared…
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8 more great campgrounds in Colorado’s state parks
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Did you know that there are more than 4,000 campsites found in Colorado’s 42 state parks? On Saturday, we gave you seven campgrounds that many love. Here are eight more. Author’s Note: As of January 2020, reservations are required for campgrounds at all state parks in Colorado. Entry fees (separate from camping fees) are also…
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21 passengers rescued after bus became stuck on mountain backroad in Colorado
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Twenty-one passengers on a Greyhound bus were rescued late Friday on a mountain backroad in Colorado after the bus became stuck, according to Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. The bus got stuck about 6 p.m. Friday on Coffee Pot Springs Road, a dirt and gravel road that leads into White River National Forest and is typically…
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‘Unlike anything they had seen before,’ officials say of I-70 damage in Colorado
The damage left behind from mudslides on Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon in western Colorado is described as “unlike anything they had seen before,” Colorado Department of Transportation officials said. The mudslides occurred amid heavy rains Saturday that left debris over traffic lanes and into the adjacent Colorado River, leading to flooding and piles of…
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135 truckloads of mud cleared from I-70; Glenwood Canyon closure continues
As monsoon moisture continues to pour rain throughout Colorado, one of the state’s major routes remained closed Sunday after mudslide debris fell from a recent wildfire’s burn scar days earlier. Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon was shut down Thursday as a safety closure by transportation officials following a flash flood watch issued by the National…
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Officials ask public to ‘respect the closure’ amid wildfire at Colorado state park
Fire officials are asking the public to “please respect the closure” put in place at Sylvan Lake State Park in northern Colorado amid an active wildfire. With reduced fire behavior and smoke from the Sylvan fire 15 miles south of Eagle, officials with Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team said they have seen an…
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Fun awaits at these 10 adventure parks in Colorado
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Summer fun in Colorado doesn’t always involve biking, rafting or backcountry camping. These adventure parks offer different thrills for the whole family. Before you go, check websites for reservations. The Broadmoor’s Soaring Adventures, Colorado Springs It’s the trip of a lifetime along the so-called “Grandest Mile of Scenery.” Ten zip lines are spread out along…
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Fun awaits at these 10 adventure parks in Colorado
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Summer fun in Colorado doesn’t always involve biking, rafting or backcountry camping. These adventure parks offer different thrills for the whole family. Before you go, check websites for reservations. The Broadmoor’s Soaring Adventures, Colorado Springs It’s the trip of a lifetime along the so-called “Grandest Mile of Scenery.” Ten zip lines are spread out along…