Author: R. Scott Rappold
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Finding Colorado’s Fall Colors Not an Exact Science
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s a question Sky Stephens gets a lot this time a year. “When are the aspens going to peak?” “I tell people, ‘I have to reach for my magic eight-ball,’” said Stephens, a scientist with…
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Ski to this Ghost Town on Boreas Pass Road
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Cross-country and alpine-touring skiers looking for a long day high in the Rockies will love this gentle, wide route to a ghost town just above the resort town of Breckenridge, where a restored 1880s railroad…
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5 Spots to Ice Fish Near Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Often overlooked, ice fishing is one sport practiced in Colorado that rewards enthusiasts with a tasty meal. It involves drilling into the frozen surface of a lake, dropping in a hook and line, and then…
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Turning Old Skis into Furniture in Manitou Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For many of us, skis are much more than planks of wood and plastic. They’ve gotten us safely down steep, snowy mountains. We’ve endured blinding storms and frostbite-inducing temperatures in them. We’ve waxed and tuned…
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Discover Colorado’s Last Glaciers Before They’re Gone Forever
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The water is never warm at 11,400 feet, but this remote lake seemed even colder than most. “The first time you go up, you have to jump in. Park rules,” said Mike Thomas, of Fort…
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Should We ‘Fix’ the Deadliest Rock on the Arkansas River?
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Frog Rock, a rapid on the Arkansas River north of Buena Vista, looks nothing like a frog. “I don’t know why it’s called Frog Rock. I’ve never been able to make a frog out of…
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17 Unforgettable Holiday Events at Colorado Ski Resorts
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save So whether you’re spending the entire holiday season up in the mountains or just a day or two skiing, the Christmas spirit abounds in Colorado ski country. We’ve put together a roundup of unforgettable holiday…
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3 Magical Holiday Train Rides Transport Riders to Santa’s North Pole
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save During Colorado’s warmer months, a scenic train ride is one of the most laid-back ways to experience the splendor of the Rocky Mountains. Relax, enjoy the views, and leave your worries at the ticket office.…
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12 Things to Do in Colorado Ski Towns if You’re Just Not That Into Skiing
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If the snow hasn’t fallen by your Christmas holiday vacation, or you’re honestly just not that into skiing, it’s okay. Fear not, because Colorado’s ski towns offer plenty of other winter activities. From snowmobiling to…
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Season of Giving: 5 Colorado Nonprofits to Support this Holiday Season
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For many of us in Colorado, what we love is the great outdoors. But there’s no point in going out and giving your favorite tree or scenic overlook a wrapped gift or Christmas card. So…