Tag: summer
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LIST: 10 museums that unearth Colorado’s wild history
Colorado’s rough and rowdy days can be hard to recall in the mountain towns where they unraveled. Many of these places have opted for the glitz and glamour of resorts. But all around are bases where that history is preserved. Here’s a list of museums showcasing the state’s wild past: Beth Dodd, a historical interpreter…
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Palisade: An irresistible detour en route to Grand Junction
Driving through the desert of far western Colorado, something like a dream appears. Between the dirt and rock faces of buttes and mesas, there’s an ocean of green waving along Interstate 70. That’s not a mirage. That’s Palisade, an irresistible detour en route to Grand Junction. A detour, or a dream worth a longer stay.…
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Zip lines, alpine coasters and more: 6 ways to catch a thrill at Colorado tourist attractions
The whole family can catch a thrill at Colorado’s many tourist attractions. That’s assuming the whole family meets some height and weight requirements. And isn’t prone to queasiness. Here are some wild diversions to consider: TERROR-DACTYL Riders plummet 200 feet into Williams Canyon at speeds of 100 mph on opening day of Cave of the…
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Record-breaking heat interrupts recent rainfall in Colorado
Temperatures throughout Colorado shattered records Friday as triple-digit heat rolled in after recent weeks of rainfall. “The whole state’s pretty toasty,” meteorologist Cameron Simcoe said. Cities along the I-25 corridor began seeing record heat early in the afternoon on Friday. In Colorado Springs, residents endured temperatures that tied a 96-degree record set 38 years ago.…
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Record-breaking heat interrupts recent rainfall in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Temperatures throughout Colorado shattered records Friday as triple-digit heat rolled in after recent weeks of rainfall. “The whole state’s pretty toasty,” meteorologist Cameron Simcoe said. Cities along the I-25 corridor began seeing record heat early…
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SCENES FROM | Beards, Bonnets & Brews Festival
Sights and sounds from the Beards, Bonnets & Brews Festival at Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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LIFE | Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Take a look inside the updated cog railway in Manitou Springs. After three years of renovations, the cog is once again open just in time for summer. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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VIDEO | The Taste of Summer in Colorado
For the past 21 summers, Jane Harelson and her hot dog stand have been found in the same spot— a sidewalk in front of the courthouse in downtown Leadville, CO. After deciding to quit her office job in 2000 so she could work outdoors, she’s been selling hot dogs in the summer and working in…
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VIDEO | Hillside Gardens Summer Concert Series Returns
Scenes during the performance of John Wise and Tribe at the Hillside Gardens Summer Concert Series in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Hillside Gardens opened 20 years ago as a plant nursery by owner Larry Ash. Weddings, celebration of life, concerts and special events take place on lush and unique grounds of…
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Suds and duds: Dressing for a beer fest in Colorado | Pikes Pub
Hey outdoor festgoers of summer, Penny Bever’s got one word for you. Just one word: skorts. “I can wear them and no matter what I need to do — run, bend down on the ground, whatever — I’m appropriately dressed,” said Bever, an event volunteer at last Saturday’s Feast of St. Arnold in Colorado Springs.…