Author: Seth Boster
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Colorado state parks hosting First Day Hikes to start new year
For many Coloradans, starting the year off right means starting on a trail. That explains the New Year’s Day tradition called First Day Hikes — a national tradition tracked by America’s State Parks, the organization recognizing the first day of 2026 as particularly special. Jan. 1 marks the start of America’s 250th birthday celebration. Colorado,…
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For new AdAmAn member, New Year’s Eve tradition on Pikes Peak runs deep
McReynolds “Mac” Sommers is proud to be this year’s new member of Colorado Springs’ storied, Pikes Peak-climbing AdAmAn Club. But there might be someone even more proud. It might be his 97-year-old grandmother, Elaine Sommers, the widow of the member selected in 1963 and the mother of the member added in 1988. Elaine Sommers was…
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For new AdAmAn member, New Year’s Eve tradition on Pikes Peak runs deep
McReynolds “Mac” Sommers is proud to be this year’s new member of Colorado Springs’ storied, Pikes Peak-climbing AdAmAn Club. But there might be someone even more proud. It might be his 97-year-old grandmother, Elaine Sommers, the widow of the member selected in 1963 and the mother of the member added in 1988. Elaine Sommers was…
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For new AdAmAn member, New Year’s Eve tradition on Pikes Peak runs deep
McReynolds “Mac” Sommers is proud to be this year’s new member of Colorado Springs’ storied, Pikes Peak-climbing AdAmAn Club. But there might be someone even more proud. It might be his 97-year-old grandmother, Elaine Sommers, the widow of the member selected in 1963 and the mother of the member added in 1988. Elaine Sommers was…
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Pikes Pick: ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ will keep you guessing
If you’ve watched the other two “Knives Out” movies on Netflix, you know what to expect with the third: the unexpected. It’s another murder mystery with compelling characters, settings and twists. “Wake Up Dead Man” is unexpected in other ways. Here’s a timely, funny and heartfelt tale about bigger mysteries, including our faith. — Seth…
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Colorado mountain town opens pond for ice skating, including under lights
An ice skating tradition has returned to Colorado’s mountains. Skaters have been invited back to Meadow Creek Pond, the frozen body of water at the park behind the Walmart in Frisco. The town recently announced opening the site and starting maintenance that is anticipated every year by locals and visitors. Compared with rinks and other…
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Adventure grows from a historic, scenic path of tunnels in southern Colorado
CAÑON CITY • About 25 years ago, high in the backcountry outside this southern Colorado town, Rex Brady was bushwhacking along steep slopes in search of something. “Just trying to find a route,” recalls Cañon City’s parks and open space director. A route to connect two historic venues. Up above was the rugged 5,000-plus acres…
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Adventure grows from a historic, scenic path of tunnels in southern Colorado
CAÑON CITY • About 25 years ago, high in the backcountry outside this southern Colorado town, Rex Brady was bushwhacking along steep slopes in search of something. “Just trying to find a route,” recalls Cañon City’s parks and open space director. A route to connect two historic venues. Up above was the rugged 5,000-plus acres…
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Adventure grows from a historic, scenic path of tunnels in southern Colorado
CAÑON CITY • About 25 years ago, high in the backcountry outside this southern Colorado town, Rex Brady was bushwhacking along steep slopes in search of something. “Just trying to find a route,” recalls Cañon City’s parks and open space director. A route to connect two historic venues. Up above was the rugged 5,000-plus acres…
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Committee approves $8.9 million expansion of Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs’ Cheyenne Mountain State Park is another step closer toward a major expansion. That’s after a legislative committee recently approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife proceeding on an $8.9 million deal for 357 acres around the state park’s entrance off Colorado 115. The acquisition would be through state lottery funds allocated to CPW, a news…