Author: By Spencer McKee
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60-plus inches of snow could fall in upcoming Colorado blizzard
The National Weather Service has released their snowfall forecast for a storm that’s expected to hit Colorado this weekend – and it’s looking like it’ll be a doozy. For a bit of context, it’s worth noting that the National Weather Service releases three key maps related to potential snowfall – an ‘expected snowfall’ map (80%…
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Breathtaking views, easy hikes: A quick guide to Colorado’s most scenic — and accessible waterfalls
Colorado is home to several impressive waterfalls that are accessible via a short walk or drive from nearby towns or highways. Some of these waterfalls are also surrounded by lush, jungle-like environments, making them an ideal — and scenic— choice, for a picnic or a hike. 1. North Clear Creek Falls This impressive waterfall is…
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33 iconic Colorado cities and towns described in 3 lines or less
One great aspect of living in or visiting Colorado is that finding a completely new and worthwhile experience is often just a town away. Here’s a quick description of 31 of the many cities and towns worth checking out in the Centennial State: Alamosa – It’s in the middle of nowhere, literally – or at…
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Colorado region at just 20 percent of snowpack norm for this time of the year
Snowpack – or rather, the lack of it – has been a hot topic in Colorado over recent weeks, with the state sitting at just 48 percent of the long-term to-date snowpack norm with all regions considered, as of November 17. That being said, all regions around the state aren’t lagging quite so far behind.…
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Enjoy this epic summer road trip through Colorado
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From downtown Denver, the trip to Colorado’s western border along Interstate 70 takes 4 hours, 30 minutes, traveling roughly 280 miles of scenic mountain highway. One of the more trafficked thoroughfares in the state, there are plenty of worthwhile stops for tourists. 1. Coors, The Brewery Located in Golden just west of the Mile High…
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Despite inherent danger, rock climbing in Colorado brings peace
Rock climbing is different from most other outdoor recreation activities in that gear failure or misuse can lead to death. If the rope breaks, if the harness is put on wrong or if an anchor pops out of the rock face, you could die. There’s not much margin for error. Despite this, rock climbing tends…
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‘World’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Amusement Park’ set to open in Colorado
An attraction families are sure to love, Bounce Empire is set to open a 50,000-square-foot indoor inflatable amusement park in Lafayette, Colorado on May 25. According to Bounce Empire, the attraction will set a world record as the largest indoor inflatable amusement park on the planet. Not only will the attraction feature more than 50…
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REPORT: Knifepoint robbery takes place on Colorado creek path
According to the Boulder Police Department, officers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred at knifepoint on the morning of May 17. The reported robbery took place on the creek path near Broadway and Arapahoe Avenue, which is roughly a mile northwest of the University of Colorado Boulder campus. A large police presence…
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‘4-day workweek’ pilot program announced for Colorado mountain town
If working four days a week while making the same salary sounds like a good circumstance for you, you’ll be happy to hear that a Colorado city that’s seeking to be a regional leader in innovation is set to implement a pilot program that delivers this scenario. Tucked between North Table Mountain and Green Mountain,…
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Colorado mountain town closes downtown area due to suspected bomb
According to the City of Durango, the local police department cordoned off a small area of downtown after a suspected pipe bomb was reportedly found in an alley behind Carver’s restaurant. While “Carver’s” was the establishment noted in the press release on the matter, this is presumably a reference to Carver Brewing Company at 1022…