Author: By Breanna Sneeringer
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10 winter adventures you’ll find off the slopes in Colorado
Winter fun in Colorado reaches far beyond skiing. From snowshoeing to ice fishing, you’ll find plenty of winter festivities to enjoy off the slopes. Here are some of our top picks for adventure: 1. TRY OUT ICE CLIMBING Brave the cold for an unforgettable ice climbing escapade at Ouray Ice Park. Nestled in Uncompahgre Gorge,…
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10 winter adventures you’ll find off the slopes in Colorado
Winter fun in Colorado reaches far beyond skiing. From snowshoeing to ice fishing, you’ll find plenty of winter festivities to enjoy off the slopes. Here are some of our top picks for adventure: 1. TRY OUT ICE CLIMBING Brave the cold for an unforgettable ice climbing escapade at Ouray Ice Park. Nestled in Uncompahgre Gorge,…
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6 dangerous mushrooms found around Colorado
Mountain mushroom lovers know that Colorado is a prime spot for tracking down wild edibles. That being said, some mushrooms can be deadly, making it important to know what signs to watch out for. Here are a few deadly sprouts to watch out for as you set out to explore the wild world of mushroom…
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Multiple wildfires burn across Colorado to start hot, dry week
More than a thousand acres have been recently scorched due to multiple wildfires raging across the state of Colorado, with one Front Range blaze prompting residents to evacuate as hot, dry, and windy conditions persist. The Spring Fire near Cortez, just west of Goodman point is estimated to have burned 155 acres and is still…
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Here’s where you can and can’t set off fireworks in Colorado
Fourth of July is just a few days away. While the patriotic celebrations will look a bit different this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there are still plenty of festivities and firework displays soon to blast off across Colorado. As you start to line up plans for the long holiday weekend ahead, it’s important…
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Double meteor showers to dazzle July skies in Colorado
Get ready for a stargazing adventure with double meteor showers set to grace the summer skies this month in Colorado. Active from July 3rd to August 15th, the Alpha Capricornids are up first and followed by the Southern Delta Aquarids, which will be seen July 12th to August 23rd. The overlapping showers will peak on the…
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Body believed to be missing hiker found at Colorado National Monument
A body was found Saturday morning at the Colorado National Monument in rough terrain beyond the Devil’s Kitchen rock formation. Park officials believe the body is that of Jim Fuchs, 66, of Grand Junction, who has been missing last week since hiking at the destination. A note left on Fuchs’ vehicle, which was parked at…
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66-year-old hiker missing at Colorado National Monument
A large search is underway for a 66-year-old hiker that has gone missing at Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction. According to the official release, the search for Jim Fuchs, of Grand Junction, first began on Thursday evening after a concerned friend found a note left on the missing hiker’s vehicle indicating plans for exploring…
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Bear crashes couple’s maternity photos in Colorado
Typically, when something unexpected happens in a planned photoshoot, it’s not ideal. However, one Colorado couple recently got the perfect dose of wild when a black bear made a surprise appearance in their Colorado Springs maternity shoot. “It was the perfect mama bear moment,” says Ana Gutierrez, the owner behind the camera lens of Ana…
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Damaging hail, 70 mph wind, and isolated tornado possible in Colorado on Friday
Coloradans are being warned to brace for another dose of wild weather bringing large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for an isolated tornado to parts of the state on Friday. Ping pong ball-sized hail, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated tornadoes will be “possible” across southeastern parts of the…