Tag: Ouray
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LIFE | Dexter: The walking dog
Dexter lost one front leg and the use of the other one in an accident. Now he’s a social media star as he walks around the town of Ouray on his hind legs. (Video by Christian Murdock)
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Ouray Ice Festival, Winter X Games and more
THURSDAY-MARCH 27 See works by some of Colorado’s top artists in Art of the State 2022, a juried show of 149 works by 142 artists Through March 27 at Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. A full 10,000 square feet of galleries filled with art. Reception and awards, March 17. Strict COVID-19 protocols. arvadacenter.org/events/art-of-the-state-2022 THURSDAY-SUNDAY…
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10 classic Colorado winter festivals for celebrating the season
The holidays are over, but Colorado’s winter celebrations continue. At least, they’re scheduled to continue. Here we spotlight some classic happenings on the calendar, but with the spread of COVID-19, be sure to check for the latest updates and guidelines. Ouray Ice Festival When: Jan. 20-23 Where: Ouray Price: Free, nightly events and clinics have admission…
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Coloradans representing historic, all-Black mission to Everest
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Thomas Moore, a young entrepreneur from Georgia, was well-traveled by 2017, having visited more than 40 countries. But when he was invited to join an expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro that year, Moore found himself unaware of the mountain or any of the other six highest…
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In another pandemic winter, Colorado’s hot springs have shining moment
Last winter, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to grip the world, a video hit the internet that started with the soft, slow trickle of water. Words appeared across the screen: “Our ancestors’ wisdom that Mother Nature is the primary source of well-being has never been more evident than it is today.” People introduced themselves from…
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The best of Colorado skiing, from couple who hit 33 mountains and hills last season
Last winter, during the height of the pandemic, Jenn Ridder and James Owens suffered from a case of cabin fever. “We needed to just get out of the house,” Ridder says. The couple had top-shelf skiing out their back door in Steamboat Springs. But that didn’t satisfy. Along with cabin fever, they were infected with…
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8 of Colorado’s crazy tests on foot and bike: Jagged alpine to rowdy singletrack at night
After cancellations during the 2020 pandemic, this summer saw the return of Colorado’s greatest, terrible races. For the fittest and bravest on foot and bike, it was a return to that inexplicable sensation born by shared suffering in the vast beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Here’s a nod to some of the state’s most infamous…
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Colorado has 2 new national scenic byways. Here’s a look at all 13
Coloradans know the state’s beauty to be endless, though the extent to which it is reflected in one federal record is limited. That record, however, is expanding. Two long stretches of Colorado road have been added to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s list of national scenic byways. Mountainous thoroughfares known as Highway of Legends and…
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Your 2021 Colorado bucket list for outdoor adventure
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For better or for worse, the pandemic gave many of us more opportunities to achieve our outdoor goals. We crossed off much from our bucket lists in 2020. Yet still, Colorado never ceases to beckon. For your consideration this year: Pay respects to the ancestors…
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12 things to see and do away from Colorado ski slopes this winter
The options for winter fun in Colorado go far beyond the slopes. Here are a dozen possibilities to consider: 1. Take a scenic drive Winter looks good on Colorado, FYI. And we can drink it all in from the seat of our heated vehicles. Thanks to the state’s hard-working plow drivers, several mountain passes remain…