Author: Piper Russell
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Ski season is approaching fast – here’s a look at when some of Colorado’s resorts plan to open
With the winter approaching, Colorado ski resorts are starting to announce projected opening dates for the 2026-27 ski season. Vail Resorts recently announced opening dates for its resorts. Here are the scheduled dates for their Colorado resorts: Here are some more opening dates for other resorts across Colorado, as well as a few notable spots…
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Hotel bar in Colorado Springs ranks among top in the country
With vibrant atmospheres and excellent mixologists, many hotel bars add to the travel experience for guests. USA Today 10Best recently published its list of the 10 best hotel bars in the U.S. and one Colorado bar ranked highly on the list. USA Today 10Best is a readers’ choice awards program that spotlights the best in…
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11 great summer picnic spots you’ll find in Colorado
From alpine lakes to serene city parks, Colorado offers plenty of stunning scenic picnic spots. Here are some of the best picnic spots across Colorado: Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, along Bear Lake Road, Sprague Lake features picnic tables near the paved parking area. There is also a 0.7-mile trail that loops around the…
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Mudslides force closure of Colorado road, campground, and picnic area
Three major mudslides caused the closure of East Portal Road, campground and a picnic area in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area on July 16. According to a news release from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a thunderstorm brought significant rainfall at Curecanti National Recreation Area at…
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Visiting Steamboat Springs: From ski town to river town, this spot goes year-round
Often referred to as Ski Town USA, Steamboat Springs has a unique history as home to a pioneer in the ski industry and a rejuvenating hot spring that gave the mountain town its name. History: The Yampa Valley started out as the summer hunting grounds of the Ute Indians for hundreds of years, according to…
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First elk seen crossing newly constructed wildlife overpass
The first elk to use the newly constructed Greenland Wildlife Overpass have been spotted, according to a Facebook post from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). A video captured shows three elk make their way across the overpass. According to CDOT, the overpass crosses Interstate 25 (I-25) near the Greenland Interchange between Larkspur and Monument,…
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Visiting Silverton: Remote mountain town offers quintessential Colorado vibes
Today, the 700-resident town of Silverton is known for its backcountry skiing, heritage tourism and off-roading. That said, it was once a rowdy commercial and social hub for the surrounding mining camps, earning a reputation for its rambunctious atmosphere in remote Colorado. History: According to the Silverton, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Charles Baker and a…
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Visiting Trinidad: An often-overlooked outdoor recreation gem in southern Colorado
Trinidad has served as a Santa Fe Trail trading stop to a 19th-century coal mining hub to a present day arts mecca, and much more. With ties to the Wild West, coal mining, and more, Trinidad has evolved many times throughout its colorful history. History: According to Visit Trinidad, the town’s original inhabitants were Indigenous…
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CPW kills uncollared wolf believed to be responsible for ten depredation events
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has killed an uncollared gray wolf that is believed to be responsible for ten different confirmed depredation events in 2025 and early 2026, the agency announced on Saturday. According to a press release from CPW, the agency killed the wolf on June 12 in Routt County. The wolf was originally…
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CPW announces public fish salvage at two Colorado reservoirs as fishing opportunities come to an end
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has declared a public fish salvage at Adobe Creek Reservoir (known as Blue Lake) and Thurston Reservoir from June 12 to July 15. CPW said in a press release that the Fort Lyon Canal Company has formally notified the agency that the current recreational lease agreement will not be renewed.…