Author: Spencer McKee Out There Colorado
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This Colorado ‘earth home’ is engineered to stay 65 degrees year-round – and it’s for sale
Looking for a house that delivers big on peace and privacy? A stunning ‘earth home’ that’s for sale in Black Forest, Colorado might be worth checking out. As popular social media account Zillow Gone Wild said, “this is without a doubt the best earth home we’ve ever seen.” Sitting on nearly seven acres, the home’s…
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Man arrested while allegedly traveling into mountain town with homemade IEDs
According to the Idaho Springs Police Department, a man has been accused of heading into their mountain town while traveling with multiple improvised explosive devices. Per a report on the matter, an Idaho Springs police officer spotted a vehicle traveling westbound on I-70 town Idaho Springs while allegedly swerving and failing to stay in a…
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5-year-old found alive 30 hours after crash that killed two in Colorado
In a May 4 social media post, Upper Pine River Fire Protection noted that a local automobile crash that is believed to have occurred on May 1 has been called “both a tragedy and a miracle” – a tragedy as two adults were killed, but a miracle as a 5-year-old child passenger was found alive…
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Will Colorado’s wildflowers show up this year? Here’s how drought and low snowpack may impact the show
Colorado is known for a lot of things – mountains, fall colors, ski resorts –but one thing that should never be overlooked is the state’s many native wildflower species. Come summer, high-elevation terrain tends to be the best place to see the widest range of floral colors. While the Fourth of July tends to bring…
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Will Colorado’s wildflowers show up this year? Here’s how drought and low snowpack may impact the show
Colorado is known for a lot of things – mountains, fall colors, ski resorts –but one thing that should never be overlooked is the state’s many native wildflower species. Come summer, high-elevation terrain tends to be the best place to see the widest range of floral colors. While the Fourth of July tends to bring…
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Arson investigation underway after porta-potties, tree found on fire at mountain town park
An investigation into possible arson is underway after two porta-potties were found fully engulfed in flames at Nederland’s Chipeta Park. According to a report from the Nederland Fire Protection District, the porta-potties were found on fire at about 2:28 a.m. on April 8. A nearby tree was actively burning, as well. Upon arrival, firefighters were…
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Woman struck by lightning in Boulder County identified after 2 days
A woman who was truck by lightning on Thursday in Superior has been identified, Boulder County officials said in a news release Saturday morning. “Her family is now by her side, and she remains in critical condition. Out of respect for her privacy, no additional information will be released at this time,” the release said.…
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Officials clear out illegal campsite near Green Mountain Falls
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office recently aided in the clearing of an illegal campsite located between the mountain towns of Manitou Springs and Green Mountain Falls. The effort followed local residents reporting signs of illegal camping, including large amounts of trash being left by the campers and repeated trespassing on private property. On March…
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How Colorado’s involvement in the ‘Gettysburg of the West’ may have changed the course of history
While Colorado isn’t typically a name that gets brought up during discussion of the Civil War, the state did play a role in the conflict that set our nation on the path leading to the modern era. The Civil War started on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces fired upon South Carolina’s Fort Sumter. Less…
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Quirky mountain town wine bar worth checking out near base of Pikes Peak
In the quirky town of Manitou Springs is an eclectic restaurant called Swirl and its worth checking out. A pick for a recent date night, Swirl Wine Bar and Restaurant bills itself as a place ‘where the locals go,’ and that vibe seems to hold true. From the umbrella-covered ceiling to the friendly waitstaff and…