Author: Spencer Mcke
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18 places to stop on 182-mile ‘Wild West’ road trip that circles Pikes Peak
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High on lingering hype served up by our 500-mile one-day motorcycle road trip around Colorado’s Central Mountain region last weekend, my riding buddies and I made plans to hit the road again – this time setting our sights to the south. Once again, this is a road trip that can be enjoyed by anyone in…
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18 places to stop on 182-mile ‘Wild West’ road trip that circles Pikes Peak
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High on lingering hype served up by our 500-mile one-day motorcycle road trip around Colorado’s Central Mountain region last weekend, my riding buddies and I made plans to hit the road again – this time setting our sights to the south. Once again, this is a road trip that can be enjoyed by anyone in…
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‘Hike with a big stick’: CPW releases ‘wolf safety’ tips jointly with reintroduction
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With wolf reintroduction having begun, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has published a ‘Living with Wolves’ guide to help educate the public on best safety practices related to this apex predator. While wolves tend to mostly avoid contact with humans, signs point to members of the species being introduced into several counties where outdoor recreation is…
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10 annoying things people do at Colorado’s ski resorts
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It’s hard to beat the experience of cruising through the snow on a wide open run at your favorite winter resort. Surrounded by mountains that stretch to the horizon and with fresh air on your face, you’ve found what you were looking for – peace. But wait, what was it that almost collided with you?…
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Driver caught at 139 mph near Colorado Springs provides typical excuse: Officials
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An El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputy clocked a speeder traveling at 139 mph on U.S. 24 east of Colorado Springs on Aug. 15. The driver, pulled over near Falcon, then provided the excuse of being “late for work,” according to the Sheriff’s Office. Most of U.S. 24 in the Colorado Springs area has a…
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NWS forecast map shows next risk of heavy snow in Colorado
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An update to the National Weather Service experimental “risk of heavy snow” map shows the chance of another big storm hitting Colorado later this month. Though “experimental,” this forecast has been mostly accurate thus far this season in terms of providing a mid-to-long range snow outlook. According to the NWS, this risk of heavy snow will…
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National Park Service implements mask mandate, affecting Colorado parks and monuments
The National Park Service will require employees, the public, and contractors to wear a mask while inside of all National Park Service buildings, as well as in crowded outdoor areas managed by the department. This new mandate, which the agency said comes in accordance with the latest coronavirus guidance from the Centers for Disease Control…