Author: Spencer McKee Out There Colorado
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CPW acquires stunning 120 acres in Park County
On Feb. 14, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that a stunning stretch of 120 acres has been acquired for the sake of wildlife conservation and increased recreational opportunities. According to a press release on the matter, the 120 acres is located in Park County, including a quarter mile stretch of Michigan Creek, which is a…
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‘Most common’ deadly mushroom in Colorado likely one you’ve seen before
Falcon Guides published a book last April titled “Foraging Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms.” It can be pre-ordered now, providing a ton of helpful information when it comes to searching for this coveted cooking ingredient. Granted, it’s impossible to talk about edible mushrooms without also discussing dangerous mushrooms…
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Unique cave tour for the adventurous, but not the claustrophobic
Excitement filled the room as nervous eyes scanned informational displays and artifacts that decorated a staging area. Soon, our group of about 10 would descend deep into the caverns of the Cave of the Winds, set to put our bodies and minds to the test as we squirmed and crawled through moist tunnels the width…
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11 shows announced at Ford Amphitheater
Ford Amphitheater’s 2025 season is beginning to take shape. Featuring outdoor seating, the amphitheater is complete with a mountainous backdrop, fire pits, and a lawn area. Considering its stunning setting alone, it’s no surprise that several major touring acts plan to grace its stage this summer. Here’s a list of who is scheduled to perform…
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Unique cave tour for the adventurous, but not the claustrophobic
Excitement filled the room as nervous eyes scanned informational displays and artifacts that decorated a staging area. Soon, our group of about 10 would descend deep into the caverns of the Cave of the Winds, set to put our bodies and minds to the test as we squirmed and crawled through moist tunnels the width…
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America’s ‘top winter train’ provides stunning mountain views in Colorado
Well-known publication Travel + Leisure has released their top pick for ‘winter trains’ in the United States – and it travels to the top of a 14,115-foot peak in Colorado. Leaving from a station in Manitou Springs, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was the publication’s pick for best ‘winter train’ in America. The selection was…
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Cog railway named America’s ‘top winter train’
Well-known publication Travel + Leisure has released their top pick for ‘winter trains’ in the United States – and it travels to the top of a 14,115-foot peak in Colorado. Leaving from a station in Manitou Springs, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was the publication’s pick for best ‘winter train’ in America. The selection was…
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America’s ‘top winter train’ provides stunning mountain views in Colorado
Well-known publication Travel + Leisure has released their top pick for ‘winter trains’ in the United States – and it travels to the top of a 14,115-foot peak in Colorado. Leaving from a station in the mountain town of Manitou Springs – which neighbors Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was the publication’s pick…
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Viral $25 hot chocolate in Colorado: “One of those things you will not forget in your lifetime”
Those in Colorado with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss this one. Nothing says cozy winter experience like sipping a hot chocolate in a mountain town – and The Remedy at Four Seasons Vail offers up a variety of this cold weather classic that stands above the rest. “We visited specifically to try their…
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State’s first fatal avalanche of season occurs in Colorado backcountry
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reports that a backcountry skier was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche that took place near Silverton on January 7. The avalanche broke off on a northwest facing slope of Red Mountain Number 3 at an elevation of about 11,300 feet. The area of the slide is known as…