Tag: Rivers
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Over 10,000 pounds of trash pulled from South Platte by non-profit this year alone
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Between the tall grasses and rocks of the scenic South Platte River’s banks lies a problem: tens of thousands of pounds of manmade waste ranging from cigarette butts and soda cans to car tires and discarded weapons. Beneath the familiar brick of Denver outdoor icon…
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Stand-up paddleboarding spots for starting, training and sightseeing around Colorado
Stand-up paddleboarding, affectionately shortened to SUP, is the latest craze in Colorado’s water recreation scene. If you’re curious as to why, we’ve got some ideal starting spots in mind. Before you go, make sure you’re up to speed on rules, regulations and fees that vary across jurisdictions. Bear Creek Lake Park: While many Denverites take…
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Lakes, rivers, cascades and more: Water is Colorado’s grace of summer
In Colorado, it can often feel like you’re not in Colorado. For example, on the hot and dry Western Slope you might find yourself at Rifle Falls. Suddenly you are immersed in a tropical scene, refreshed by the cool spray of a three-pronged waterfall gushing from a limestone cliff to a verdant floor. Is this really…
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Downtown tries to catch up as Cherry Creek shines in real estate market
The pandemic interrupted and changed the way real estate and retail consumers interact with cities. Some submarkets are seeing significant growth, while spaces like downtown are continuing to lag behind, according to experts at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Real Estate Forum Wednesday. The Downtown Denver Partnership is taking this opportunity to not only build…
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Another summer of fishing closures underway in Colorado amid warming waters
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has asked anglers to stay off several streams this summer, following a trend amid historic drought. Late last month, officials ordered voluntary closures across several waterways in the state’s parched southwest, including parts of the Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers. The request was to stay away after noon, when temperatures…
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Toxic algae bloom is deadly to pets, other animals, Colorado health agency warns
Toxic algae blooms, which the summer months bring, can kill pets, particularly dogs, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment warned on Thursday. People recreating in Colorado waters should be aware that hot summer months are the peak period for toxic algae blooms in Colorado, the agency said in a news release. While algae…
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Explore Colorado rivers and others across the West during virtual tour
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save River lovers in Colorado and beyond are invited to a sweeping, virtual exploration starting next month. On March 3, Western Rivers Conservancy is beginning an online tour of flagship waterways across 11 states. Great Rivers of the West, billed as a weekly series of “live,…
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Drew Lock issues apology for Broncos’ COVID issues, says ‘we let our masking slip for a limited amount of time’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Broncos starting quarterback Drew Lock issued a statement Sunday, apologizing for not wearing his mask, which has subsequently led to him and Denver’s three other quarterbacks unable to play against the Saints. Following third-string quarterback Jeff Driskel testing positive Thursday, the Broncos’ three other…
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Broncos blog: Drew Lock limited at Thursday’s practice; Shurmur explains Lindsay situation; 5,700 fans allowed at Sunday’s game
After not participating in Wednesday’s practice, Drew Lock was limited during Thursday’s, splitting reps with backup Brett Rypien. Following Thursday’s practice, Lock spoke to the media and addressed his availability for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. “I’m feeling better every day,” Lock said. “It’s been a good process so far with the doctors and all…