Tag: colorado
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These Denver-area bakeries are putting Colorado on the national pastry map
By Callie SumlinSpecial to The Gazette Visiting a good bakery is one of life’s simple pleasures. There is the intoxicating smell of yeast, butter and sugar. There are the many displays of sweet, savory carbs. And there is the impending thrill of cracking open a box of goodies and sharing them with friends and family…
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Windows to the soul: Colorado portrait artist is a master at capturing subjects
Over the past three decades, I’ve been an adoptive pet mom to four similarly packaged, drastically different black cats. Clancy liked to lean, belly up, propping his paws on his paunch to regard the world like a drowsy Buddha. Doofus had the personality of a televangelist and a “feed me” glare that could melt steel.…
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7 Colorado golf courses that will test your mettle without taking all of your money
Golf in Colorado comes with many perks. Consistent sunshine, stunning views and abundant wildlife are three that quickly come to mind. There’s the increased distance on every shot, with balls traveling up to 15% farther than at sea level. And there are the dramatic elevation changes enjoyed from many a mountain tee box. Golf season…
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TEST 7 Colorado golf courses that will test your mettle without taking all of your money
Golf in Colorado comes with many perks. Consistent sunshine, stunning views and abundant wildlife are three that quickly come to mind. There’s the increased distance on every shot, with balls traveling up to 15% farther than at sea level. And there are the dramatic elevation changes enjoyed from many a mountain tee box. Golf season…
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9 reimagined motels around Colorado receive second life
By Daliah SingerSpecial to The Gazette Forget the old, stodgy motels of the last century. These roadside destinations are being reimagined as boutique, yet still affordable, accommodations. Here are nine of our favorites across Colorado. ALL INN HOTEL, DENVER The four-story property at the corner of East Colfax Avenue and Milwaukee Street has been reinvented…
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Reflecting on the past and present of Colorado wellness
Hardship would greet Colorado’s early visitors — the likes of John Frémont, a famed explorer whose party was often outmatched by the harsh elements and treacherous terrain. In the early 1840s, tired and hungry in the stormy mountains west of modern-day Colorado Springs, it seemed the next morning was not promised. And yet the morning was…
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High in the sky: Rare air awaits atop state’s tallest peaks
No 14,000-foot peak could be called easy. As we heard once from Colorado Fourteeners Initiative executive director Lloyd Athearn: “Understand that these are extremely high mountains, and even doing some of the ‘easiest’ fourteeners involves a lot of physical ability.” Some are more forgiving, however — often called “beginner” peaks. Breaking in this summer? Here…
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Savvy Senior: How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams
By Jim MillerSpecial to The Gazette Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? — Cautious Senior Dear Cautious, You’re not alone. Many older adults are asking the same…
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Year-round gardening: It’s not too late for zinnias
By Fredricka BogardusColorado Master Gardener Zinnias might be at the end of the alphabet, but if you are looking to fill some bare spots in the garden, they should be at the top of your list. Annual zinnias (Zinnia elegans) are widely available, both as seed and plants. They come in a rainbow of colors…