Author: Piper Russell
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Kite flying festival to soon fly high in the Pikes Peak region
The El Paso County Kite Festival is scheduled for June 20 at Falcon Regional Park this year, and it’s set to include kite flying, a wind-propelled craft project, a kite competition, and more. According to a press release from El Paso County, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is…
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Here’s a look at ‘a day in the life’ of a Colorado campground host
Although the job description might sound simple – greet guests and oversee the campground – the tasks of a campground host consist of everything from managing wildlife and cleaning dirty fire pits to setting up makeshift movie theaters and calming frustrated travelers. Before campers have arrived at the campsite in the rugged wilderness near Mesa…
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Weekly Weather Outlook for Colorado: June 1 through June 7
This week will start out warm across Colorado, with temperatures heating up even more towards the middle of the week with a chance of scattered afternoon storms. Heading into the weekend, temperatures will cool down slightly, with more afternoon showers and thunderstorms rolling in. Here’s a look at daily temperatures across Colorado this week, courtesy…
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Black bear relocated out of prominent Colorado city
Another bear was relocated out of Colorado Springs on Thursday when it was found wondering around the city. According to a post from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), a 125-pound male yearling black bear was found wondering the Barnes and Austin Bluffs area of Colorado Springs on Thursday. Wildlife officers immobilized the bear and moved…
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Fire destroys historic cabin behind iconic Colorado ski resort
A fire that broke out on Saturday morning has destroyed Grant’s Cabin, which is located on the backside of Aspen Mountain. According to a Facebook post from the Aspen Fire Protection District, they were dispatched to a structure fire on Richmond Ridge Road, located on the backside of Aspen Mountain, at about 10:27 a.m. No…
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Climber airlifted after experiencing accident in Clear Creek County
A person was airlifted after experiencing a climbing accident along Clear Creek Canyon on Saturday. The Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. that a Flight for Life helicopter was staged near Highway 40 and Highway 6. The post also said that the condition of the patient…
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Barr Lake State Park: An aquatic escape not far from Denver known for bird-spotting
Only a short drive from the Denver area, Barr Lake State Park provides an escape from the city for both wildlife and people. The reservoir covers more than 1,950 acres of the 2,715-acre park, and is surrounded by cottonwoods and marshes that are home to aquatic plants. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the…
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Injured hiker rescued after taking a 200-foot fall in Pitkin County
An injured hiker was rescued on Saturday after taking a 200-foot fall on Buckskin Pass and sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. According to a Facebook post from Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA), the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center got a report of an injured hiker on Buckskin Pass in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness Area at about…
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Colorado Springs to host ‘Get Outdoors Day’ recreation festival
The annual Get Outdoors Day family recreation festival will take place on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. According to a press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), CPW, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department, and Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance will cohost the…
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Colorado lands four spots on USA Today’s list of the country’s best train rides
Scenic train rides make the journey just as spectacular as the destination, as they offer stunning scenery and memorable rides. USA Today recently published its list of the top ten scenic train rides in the U.S., and the rides offer plenty of “beautiful landscapes and unique regional charm.” Four Colorado train rides made the list.…