Tag: Wet Mountains
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I-70 traffic could get gnarly this weekend due to snow, events
A plethora of mountain-related events could freeze Interstate 70 traffic this weekend — even worse than the normal crush of weekend traffic. Oh yeah. There will be snow, too. Three of Colorado’s most popular winter events will take place west of the metro Denver area this weekend, causing westbound traffic to likely slow to a halt…
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Happy Trails: Enjoy final taste of fall on this scenic hike around Colorado lake
Lake Isabel Fall is a fleeting season in Colorado. For a few precious days, aspens shine in golden glory and temperatures hover somewhere near perfect. Then comes winter, with snow, ice and myriad mentions of wind chill. If you’re not ready to trade trekking poles for skiing poles, don’t fret. But don’t dally, either. Southwest…
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Happy Trails: This southern Colorado trail delights ‘off the beaten path’
Mace Trail, Pueblo Mountain Park People who know Pueblo Mountain Park know the name to be deceiving. The preserve resembles no part of the city built on steel. During the 1920s boom, the city established this preserve in the Wet Mountains about 30 miles west. Now the park is maintained by a nonprofit. Nature and…