Author: OutThere Colorado
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Here’s the perfect ‘Colorado-themed’ summer playlist
Are you looking for the perfect Colorado-themed playlist to blast while cruising around the Centennial State this summer? We’ve got a collection of songs you won’t want to miss. Curated by OutThere Colorado’s Sam Schoenecker, our Spotify playlist ‘COLORADO SONGS… that aren’t Rocky Mountain High‘ features a wide range of music from local artists and…
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2022 Colorado Winter Fun Guide
Why does snow get all of the attention? Colorado’s ice is pretty spectacular too. Whether you’re heading to an outdoor skating rink, looking for advice on how to pack your vehicle for a winter road trip, or trying to discover when the next big blizzard will hit, we’ve got you covered in this year’s Winter…
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Visiting Rifle Falls, this Colorado gem feels like a jungle scene
Rifle Falls, located northeast of the town of Rifle, is one destination in Colorado that shouldn’t be skipped. The falls consist of three 70-plus foot waterfalls in the midst of a lush landscape.
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Snow, large hail, dangerous winds possible in Colorado this weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Get ready for what could be a wild weather ride this week, likely impacting the first official day of summer for Coloradans on Saturday, June 20. From high fire danger to a risk of large hail and possible snow, be prepared for a range of…
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Wallaby on the loose in Colorado, throwing authorities a curveball
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Be on the lookout. There’s a wallaby on the loose in Colorado. The search continues for a wallaby who escaped from his enclosure two weeks ago and could be wandering loose in an Aurora neighborhood. The wallaby named “Surprise” is missing from the Zoology Foundation,…
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Independence Pass may not reopen as planned this year
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The COVID-19 pandemic could delay the traditional summer reopening of Independence Pass near Aspen, Colorado. The iconic 12,095-foot mountain pass almost always reopens the Thursday before Memorial Day, but this summer tradition may look a little different amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Scheduled to reopen on…
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Colorado business owner arrested for violating ‘shutdown’ order
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The owner of two Colorado smoke shops was arrested on Friday for violating public health orders requiring all non-essential businesses in the county and state to shut down amid the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, the “One Love” smoke shops remained…
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Resort lays off 100s amid COVID-19 crisis in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The spread of COVID-19 brought Colorado’s ski season to an abrupt halt weeks ago. In days since, resorts have been forced to lay off large numbers of employees. According to the Arapahoe Basin resort blog, all 430 of Athe resort’s full-time and part-time seasonal employees…
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Meet Oliver, Colorado’s fourteener-bagging ferret
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Meet Oliver, the “hiking ferret.” At four-years-old, he loves to play outside, conquering a number of the state’s highest summits. He’s outgoing, friendly, and extremely energetic – when he’s not busy sleeping the typical 15 to 20 hours per day. Oliver came to Colorado with…
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Colorado ski resort sees mumps outbreak with multiple cases confirmed
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ski country is experiencing an outbreak of the mumps, with multiple cases confirmed in Colorado. According to Summit County Public Health, three cases of mumps have been confirmed among employees at Keystone Resort in Summit County. The first case was confirmed on Tuesday, with none…