Author: OutThere Colorado
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6 frozen waterfalls to see this winter in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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Mountain lion euthanized after killing 3 domesticated goats in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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‘Large boulder the size of small boulder’ blocks highway in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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Man dies in snowmobile crash while vacationing in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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No crying over spilled beer as semi crash closes I-70
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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Colorado mountain highways closed — slammed by snow, wind and avalanche risk
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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Herd of donkeys on the loose in Cripple Creek
CRIPPLE CREEK — Each year come mid-May to early-June, a local herd of donkeys are released from their winter pen in Cripple Creek, Colorado to roam the town during the warmer months of the year, typically until October. These aren’t just any donkeys either. They’re believed to be direct descendants of the donkeys used to mine…
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13 quick stops to add to your Colorado winter road trip
Easy to get to and great during the winter season, these quick stops are perfect additions to your winter road trip across the state of Colorado. For more Gazette lists, check out our lists page.
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Colorado’s aspen trees: the largest living organisms on Earth
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Aspen trees are the mostly widely distributed native tree species in North America, found throughout many northern U.S. states, the entire length of the Rocky Mountains, and a huge swath of Canada. But what comes to mind when people think of aspens? Colorado. That’s because…
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Meeting these wolves in Colorado won’t cost you a dime
Are you looking for a truly wild experience that involves letting a massive wolf lick your face? Look no further. The Rocky Mountain Wildlife Foundation will give you a tour of their facility for free, putting you up-close and personal with their animals. They do accept donations, and considering that similar experiences around the state can cost…