Tag: colorful colorado
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The mill and tunnel that shaped Colorado’s gold destiny
The Argo Mill and Tunnel, located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, played a crucial role in the state’s gold mining history, representing a major industrial boom in the region. Once the center of gold processing, it is now a historical landmark attracting visitors with its story of mining innovation.
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An overlooked town of hot springs, and more than meets the eye | Colorful Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS • Drivers veering off Interstate 70 go up and over Berthoud Pass to meet the youngest addition to a storied, once-isolated land. Winter Park Resort joined Grand County to forever change it. Should drivers continue on U.S. 40, they’ll meet Fraser, where…
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An overlooked town of hot springs, and more than meets the eye | Colorful Colorado
HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS • Drivers veering off Interstate 70 go up and over Berthoud Pass to meet the youngest addition to a storied, once-isolated land. Winter Park Resort joined Grand County to forever change it. Should drivers continue on U.S. 40, they’ll meet Fraser, where in the old logging days it would’ve been hard to…
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LIFE | The living history of Cokedale, Colorado
Cokedale is nestled eight miles west of Trinidad where it began as a 100 man tent colony in 1899. By 1901 it was bought out by Guggenheims’ and proclaimed to be “a model coal camp”. Ruins of coking ovens can still be seen today across the highway 12. Today, around 130 people call Cokedale home,…
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LIFE | A surprising sound sanctuary in western Colorado
In Rangely, Colo., a 65-foot tank once built to store water has been converted into a musical oasis for musicians and experimental sound artists. The tank, known as the Center for Sonic Arts, is now a recording studio and music venue. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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LIFE | Salida Circus
Welcome to the Salida Circus. Founder Jennifer Dempsey is giving kids in Colorado permission to succeed, fail, and try something new. (Video by Katie Klann)
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Can the dream of Silverton prevail into the future? | Colorful Colorado
SILVERTON • Patrick Clute is an outsider here. He knows his place. But he couldn’t help but disagree with a lady he came by on his walk this morning, a longtime resident. She complained about the issue that was once again front-page news this morning: the possibility of some expansion to the family ski hill…
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VIDEO | Manitou Mineral Springs
Explore the mineral springs of Manitou Springs, Colorado. (Video by Chhun Sun and Katie Klann)
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The unlikely rise of the Colorado-made Dobrato, the A-lister guitar | Colorful Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GUNNISON • A peculiar, sweet sound drifts down Main Street. Castle Creek Guitars is warmly lit and cedar scented, squeezed between the humble downtown’s boutiques and bars. And inside, the owner cradles his creation. “This is the Dobrato,” Kent Viles announces, proudly introducing a dear…
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The unlikely rise of the Colorado-made Dobrato, the A-lister guitar | Colorful Colorado
GUNNISON • A peculiar, sweet sound drifts down Main Street. Castle Creek Guitars is warmly lit and cedar scented, squeezed between the humble downtown’s boutiques and bars. And inside, the owner cradles his creation. “This is the Dobrato,” Kent Viles announces, proudly introducing a dear friend, however awkward appearing. It’s got the look of the…