Author: Spencer McKee
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Reported bear attack behind shutdown of popular Colorado park
In recent hours, news started to break that “aggressive bear activity” was behind the closure of a popular park located near Golden, Colorado. On Monday afternoon, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife press release on their investigation into a reported bear attack provided additional information about what prompted the shutdown. According to that press release, a…
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Apple-size hail a possible threat with severe storms expected in part of Colorado
The National Weather Service is monitoring a situation that could mean severe storms in northeast Colorado and along the Eastern Plains on June 22. A 12:31 p.m. report from the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center indicated that hazards related to the thunderstorms could include hail ranging from 2 to 3.5 inches (lime-size to the…
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Latest drought impacts at Colorado’s state parks include key water source running dry, major boating impacts
With roughly 98 percent of Colorado currently experiencing drought, additional related outdoor recreation impacts have been announced. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, extreme drought conditions are set to limit recreation at Slyvan Lake and Rifle Gap state parks, respectively near the towns of Eagle and Rifle. Dryness in this part of the state has…
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Injured cyclist airlifted from side of I-70 in Colorado
Sunday drivers of I-70 may have noticed an emergency situation involving a medical helicopter unfolding roadside in the area of the Bakerville exit at about 4 p.m. on June 21. According to the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, this response was related to an injured cyclist. In order to get the cyclist to medical care…
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“Aggressive bear activity” shuts down popular park in Colorado
As bears have started to get more active in recent weeks, several outdoor recreation impacts have been seen around the state of Colorado. From a campground that recently banned tent camping to a park that was shut down due to bear aggression, wildlife can tend to throw a curveball when it comes to making summer…
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Howard, beloved Colorado tortoise stolen from pet store, recovered and reunited with owners
In today’s bizarre news out of Colorado, a beloved tortoise named Howard went on quite an adventure, stolen from a pet store in Colorado Springs in recent days. Per a June 17 post from Scales ‘N Tails pet store, Howard was taken from his outdoor pin while he was enjoying sunlight and fresh air in…
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CSP looking for witnesses after serious crash in scenic Colorado canyon
Colorado State Patrol is asking the public for information about a serious two-vehicle crash that took place along a scenic drive located just west of Cañon City. According to a press release on the matter, the incident took place on Highway 50 in Bighorn Sheep Canyon at mile marker 262 at about 1:20 p.m. on…
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Two local spots on shortlist of finalists for ‘best new cocktail bar in U.S.’ – and both deserve the win
Winners of this year’s prestigious Spirited Awards from the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation are set to be announced on July 23 – and it’s looking like a Colorado cocktail bar has a great shot at winning big. Not one, but two Colorado establishments are included among this year’s four finalists for the category of…
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Mountain biker encounters mountain lion near popular Telluride waterfall
The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office recently released a report about a mountain biker who encountered a mountain lion near a popular spot for outdoor recreation in the Telluride area. According to a report from the sheriff, the encounter took place at about 4:15 p.m. on June 18 with the initial report indicating that the…
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102 things to do around Colorado this summer
There’s no shortage of things to do around the state of Colorado thanks to its countless mountain towns, thousands of peaks, and many parks. Looking for some travel inspiration? Here’s a list of 102 things to add to your Colorado summer bucket list: Note from the author: As always, make sure you’re practicing the principles…