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Effort afoot to revive scenic lake in southwest Colorado
Early this summer in their home mountains of southwest Colorado, Tamara Gulde and Lynn Padgett were visiting a favorite scenic site that was not what it once was. Perched near 9,600 feet off the Million Dollar Highway above Ouray, Crystal Lake was significantly lower. “We saw a couple of fishermen up there. They were sitting…
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9 sandy beaches to visit around Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Skip the days-long road trips from Colorado to ocean coastlines and visit one of these nine sandy beaches found at the state’s lakes and reservoirs. 1. Grand Lake Found just outside of the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, the mountain town of Grand…
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5 tips for viewing wildflowers in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save During late-spring and summer, Colorado puts on a show with its wildflowers, giving meaning to the state’s nickname “Colorful Colorado.” During this time of the year, mountains and meadows are filled with beautiful displays of the state’s most stunning flowers – and finding them is…
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Mountain lion’s 1,000-mile trek ends with brutal death in Colorado
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently released the story of a mountain lion that starts near Provo, Utah and ends over 1,000 miles later with the big cat’s brutal death on the Colorado Front Range. The two-year-old female mountain lion dubbed F66 was first captured and collared in Utah’s Wasatch mountain range in February…
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5 family-friendly hot spring destinations found around Colorado
If you’re looking for something relaxing to do that will also keep the children entertained, taking a trip to one of Colorado’s many family-friendly hot springs might be the perfect activity. Many hot springs now include fun features like waterslides, large swimming pools and other features that the kids will love. Here are five kid-friendly…
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Another major migration is bringing 10,000s of birds to Colorado
That field of white you’re soon to see near Lamar, Colorado might not be a layer of fresh powder. If you find yourself in southeast Colorado at the beginning of February, you’ll likely catch a remarkable natural phenomenon known as the high plains snow goose migration. During this time of the year, tens of thousands…
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22-year-old woman dies after striking tree at Aspen ski resort
A 22-year-old woman has died after striking a tree at Aspen Highlands Ski Resort on Saturday around 11:30 a.m. The unidentified female skier was on the Exhibition run at the time of the accident. This is a ‘blue’ intermediate-rated ski run that travels under the the resort’s Exhibition Lift. Ski patrol responded immediately with the…
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Snow stacks up at Colorado resorts with one reporting 56 inches in seven days
It’s been a snowy week at Colorado’s ski resorts and the many slopesport enthusiasts around the state might be curious about where they should head for the most fresh powder. According to Vail Resorts, Crested Butte got the deepest snow over the last seven days at 48 total inches. The other Epic Pass destinations got…
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5-foot-tall bird with 7-foot wingspan a staple of Colorado wildlife sightings
They might not be the most commonly spotted bird on the average day in Colorado, but the Greater Sandhill Crane is an icon of the Centennial State thanks to their migration pattern. Known for their wide wingspan, red eye patch, and loud trumpeting call, the Greater Sandhill Crane is hard to miss when it’s around.…
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Frozen lake west of Colorado Springs makes list of country’s best ‘ice fishing destinations’
Fishing doesn’t stop in Colorado when the snow falls and waters freeze over. Ice fishing is a great opportunity for winter recreation, and has increased in popularity in Colorado over recent years. That makes is no surprise that a Colorado spot made Fishing Booker’s list of the “ten best ice fishing destinations for 2024.” The…