Author: Spencer McKee Out There Colorado
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‘Dynamic, rapidly spreading’ grass fire in Denver metro injured five people
A vegetation fire that sparked in the Thornton area of the Denver metro on February 25 was thankfully stamped out that same day despite Red Flag conditions, but not before injuring five people. During a press conference about the blaze, Thornton Fire Chief Stephen Kelley got into the details about what happened. The fire sparked…
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‘Most endangered places in Colorado’ list includes a castle and small-town Americana theater
Colorado Preservation, Inc. recently announced the spots it’s featuring on its 2026 “most endangered places in Colorado” list, and among the five inclusions are a fort, a castle, a church, a pharmacy and a theater. CPI’s ‘Most Endangered Places’ program has highlighted a total of 149 historic spots in 29 years, with 57 saved and…
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“Got a little excited”: Motorcyclist arrested after allegedly traveling 142 MPH on I-25
A 27-year-old motorcyclist was arrested in Colorado after allegedly traveling at speeds of up to 142 miles per hour on a crowded stretch of I-25. According to a press release from Colorado State Patrol, troopers in a patrol plane first spotted the rider on a Honda motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed in…
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30 TV-famous restaurants to try across Colorado— including several in Colorado Springs
Looking for a great place to find a meal in Colorado? The Colorado restaurants featured on this list have been featured on various television shows like “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Below you’ll find the location and a dish to try at 30 ‘as seen on TV’ spots around the Centennial State — including several in…
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30 TV-famous restaurants to try across Colorado— including several in Colorado Springs
Looking for a great place to find a meal in Colorado? The Colorado restaurants featured on this list have been featured on various television shows like “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Below you’ll find the location and a dish to try at 30 ‘as seen on TV’ spots around the Centennial State — including several in…
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‘Most expensive tourist destination’ in US is located in Colorado, according to report
A recent report from GoBankingRates sought to determine which tourist destinations around the country were the most expensive to visit. A Colorado city ended up snagging the top spot. In order to produce the ranking, GoBankingRates took a look at 91 cities around the country considered to be ‘top vacation destinations,’ with 55 of those…
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Memorable dining experience awaits at 4.5-star dim sum spot in Colorado Springs
Tiny bites, steaming baskets, and a hint of ritual: that’s dim sum, and at Yellow Mountain Tea House in west Colorado Springs, it’s a feast for more than just the stomach. This traditional Chinese meal consists of various small bites, served up with freshly brewed tea. Think tapas, but instead of Spanish cuisine accompanied by…
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Reddit seems to think Colorado is the ‘least hated’ state in U.S. – here’s why
A post that’s been getting quite a bit of attention on Reddit in recent hours asks the Internet a simple question: “Which U.S. state do you think is viewed the most positively in general?” The original poster suggests Colorado, noting that the Centennial State seems generally liked by Americans living in other states. Others chimed…
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Yellow Mountain Tea House. Photo: Spencer McKee
A look at some of the teas offered by Yellow Mountain Tea House. Many more options are not captured in this photo. Photo: Spencer McKee
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3 hotel restaurants in Colorado among ‘100 best’ in US, according to new report
While many Americans might not pick a hotel based on one of its restaurants, alone, data shows that 73 percent of Americans say they would book the same hotel again if they have a positive experience at one of the hotel’s restaurants during their initial stay. Hotel restaurants might be hit or miss – but…