Author: By Spencer McKee
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Breckenridge Resort announces ‘closing day’ as season nears 200 days
Breckenridge Ski Resort has announced their closing day of the 2022-2023 season, which will come after close to 200 consecutive days of slopesport operations. The last day of the Breckenridge Resort winter season will be Sunday, May 21. For reference, their ski season started on Wednesday, November 9. Summer operations at Breckenridge Resort are slated…
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Iconic waterfall trail reopens in Colorado
According to the National Forest Service, the ever-popular Hanging Lake Trail has been reopened following a May 2 mudslide that blocked access to the trailhead, which is found off a Glenwood Springs-area I-70 exit. While the mudslide and resulting debris blocked access to the trailhead and parking lot, the natural event did not damage the…
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This ‘innocent’ act in nature could mean a hefty fine in Colorado
Colorado has gotten quite a bit of moisture over the last couple weeks and with big snowpack lingering, it’s likely to mean a great wildflower bloom this season. That being said, think twice before you go picking a bouquet to bring home. If you’ve been following along with OutThere Colorado for long, you should already…
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Moisture skyrockets as parts of Colorado get 800 percent of rainfall norm
Rainfall over the last week has been truly stunning in Colorado, with some parts of the state skyrocketing to more than 800 percent of the norm for the week of May 10 to May 16. Mapping from the NOAA Regional Climate Centers shows that a part of the state stretching from the Denver area to…
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It’s about to get smoky in Colorado – here’s why
Colorado might be pretty moist at the moment following a couple rainy weeks, but the spring wildfire season is in full swing elsewhere on the continent. According to the National Weather Service, it’s likely to get pretty smokey in Colorado over upcoming days. The smoke will be traveling into the state from Canadian provinces of…
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‘South Park’-themed license plate skyrockets to $1,750 leading bid
The ‘South Park’-themed license plate auction is taking off, with dozens of bids on 17 plates already cast. Currently, the highest bid is for a plate configuration that reads BUTTERS, which has a leading bid of $1,750. The bid for a TOWELIE plate configuration isn’t far behind, at $1,600. Even a plate configuration many are…
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Colorado campsite with riverside options dubbed one of ‘best places to camp’ in country
Popular camping information and booking app The Dyrt has released the regional results for their 2023 ‘Best Places to Camp’ awards. When it came to the ‘Mountain Region‘ ranking, one Colorado spot made the top 10. Rankings were based on reviews and ratings from The Dyrt camping community. While Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park placed…
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Free ‘Crafts & Drafts’ deals passport launches in Colorado Springs
One of the best food and drink deals in Colorado Springs is back for the rest of the year, offering a number of deals at local breweries, distilleries, coffee shops, and more. Best part about it – it’s totally free of charge. Visit Colorado Springs has launched their 2023 ‘Crafts & Drafts’ passport, which helps…
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Former Olympian faces 20 years in prison after crashing plane for Youtube views
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, a man from Santa Barbara County, California has admitted to deliberately destroying the wreckage of an airplane that he intentionally crashed for the sake of gaining video views online. Trevor Daniel Jacob, 29 and of YouTube and Olympic fame, faces up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading…
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Woman may be missing in Colorado mountains, last seen May 3
According to Saguache County Search and Rescue, Edna Quintana may be missing in the mountains surrounding the San Luis Valley town of Saguache. She was last seen in the town of about 500 residents on May 3 and has not been heard from since. While her whereabouts are unknown, authorities note that she may have…