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Grand-Junction-Fall-Colors-OutThere-Colorado — Grand Junction, Colorado is one well-known town that already exists on the Western slope.

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Visions of a new Mega-City on Colorado’s Western Slope

As Colorado continues to grow, state leaders should steer the newcomers toward the Colorado River valley from roughly Glenwood Springs through Rifle to Grand Junction. This would be a high-density […]

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Camping

The Guide to Responsible Camping in Colorado

Camping in Colorado is a blast. It’s the best way to get up-close to the wild environment that makes the Centennial State so special. That being said, following best practices of camping […]

Difference between trail class ratings — Photo Credit: Katie Botwin.

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Hiking

The Difference Between Class Ratings on Hiking Trails

Every hiking and climbing route has a difficulty rating associated with it. It’s crucial to understand what these ratings mean in order to be safe on the trail and plan accordingly for your […]

Panorama of Denver skyline at twilight. — Panorama of Denver, Colorado. Photo Credit: f11photo (iStock)

Adventures

4 Free Things to Do in Denver this Fall

BY Daniel Shosky

Kayaking - Lake Dillon - Summit County - Katie Rae Bode - OutThere Colorado — Kayaking on Lake Dillon. Photo Credit: Katie Rae Bode (OutThere Colorado Staff).

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6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Fall in Summit County

BY Sophie Goodman

Horsetooth Reservoir Marekuliasz OutThere Colorado — Sandstone cliff and lake at dusk - Horsetooth Reservoir near Fort Collins, Colorado, at springtime. Photo Credit: Marekuliasz (iStock).

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Everything Water: Kayak, Canoe, and Paddle Your Way to an Awesome Summer in Colorado

BY Sophie Goodman

News

Fire near Palisade Colorado Department of Transportation (Facebook) — Media Credit: Colorado Department of Transportation (Facebook).

News

Wildfire shuts down I-70 in both directions

BY Spencer McKee

August 14, 2018

Colorado Springs — Downtown Colorado Springs. Photo Credit: oneillbro (iStock).

Colorado Springs

Colorado city ranks No. 6 in country for housing price increases

BY Rich Laden; The Colorado Springs Gazette

August 13, 2018

Gate at Garden of the Gods Dougal Brownlie — One of the gates installed at Garden of the Gods. Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie.

Colorado Springs

Gates installed at Garden of the Gods; Intended to keep out ‘mischief’

BY Liz Forster, Colorado Springs Gazette

August 13, 2018

The Garden of the Gods Shuttle. Photo Courtesy of Garden of the Gods. — The Garden of the Gods Shuttle. Photo Courtesy: Garden of the Gods.

Colorado Springs

Positive reviews of Garden of the Gods Shuttle experience, but questions loom

BY Spencer McKee

August 13, 2018

View from Mount Royal Gino Barasa — The view from Mount Royal. Photo Credit: Gino Barasa (Flickr).

News

Woman dies following fall on Mount Royal in Summit County

BY Spencer McKee

August 13, 2018

Man missing in Summit County — This pin shows the location of the Rock Creek Trailhead in relation to Silverthorne and Breckenridge. Media Credit: Google Maps (screenshot).

News

Denver resident missing in Summit County backcountry

BY Spencer McKee

August 13, 2018

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This photo shows hail that is approximately 2-3 inches in size. Photo Credit: bobosh_t (Flickr).

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Here’s Why Colorado Gets Massive Hail

BY Stephanie Earls; The Colorado Springs Gazette

August 13, 2018

Denver Skyline - milehightraveler - iStock - OutThere Colorado — Denver, Colorado skyline. Photo Credit: milehightraveler (iStock).

Adventures

5 Free Things to Do in Denver this Summer

BY Daniel Shosky

August 11, 2018

Civic Center Park - Denver - Ken Lund - flickr — Civic Center Park in Denver, CO. Photo credit: Ken Lund (flickr)

Adventures

5 Free Things to Do in Denver

BY Daniel Shosky

August 10, 2018

The beautiful Royal Gorge Bridge near Canon City in Colorado — Royal Gorge Bridge & Park in the Royal Gorge Region near Cañon City, Colorado. Photo Credit: narawon (iStock).

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Head to the Royal Gorge Region for the Ultimate Family Adventure

BY Sophie Goodman

August 10, 2018

Car damaged by hail Dougal Brownlie — Car damaged by hail in the Colorado Springs area. Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie

Features

Does Climate Change Contribute to Severe Hailstorms in Colorado?

BY Liz Forster, Colorado Springs Gazette

Garden of the Gods Sunrise — Sunrise on the red rocks formations of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo Credit: lightphoto (iStock)

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Getaway Guide: Spend the Perfect Summer Weekend with Your Sweetheart in Colorado Springs, Colorado

BY Sophie Goodman

Snapshots of Silverton, an iconic mining town of the Wild West

BY Spencer McKee

A Grey Wolf in Colorado — Photo Credit: guyonbike (iStock).

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Are There Wolves in Colorado?

BY Spencer McKee

Conundrum Hot Springs

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How Dirty are the Hot Springs in Colorado?

BY Spencer McKee

Ouray Hot Springs Christian Murdock — Photo Credit: Christian Murdock, The Gazette.

Adventures

The Iconic Hot Springs in the Switzerland of America

BY Seth Boster

Creede, Colorado. — Creede, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette.

Features

Creede: Inside Colorado’s ‘LAST Great Place’

BY Seth Boster

Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette.

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First Woman to Summit Pikes Peak Continues to Inspire

BY Liz Forster, Colorado Springs Gazette

Places to Explore

Challenge Hill in Castle Rock — Challenge Hill in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Challenge Hill

Redstone Coke Ovens Stephen Martin — Photo Credit: Stephen Martin.

The Redstone Coke Ovens

Alpine Tunnel A.L. Szalanski (Wikimedia Commons) — Photo Credit: A.L. Szalanski (Wikimedia Commons).

The Alpine Tunnel

Westcliffe Colorado — Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

Westcliffe Dark Sky Site

Monarch Pass - Monarch Crest Tramway-20 — Monarch Crest Tramway. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin, OutThere Colorado.

Monarch Crest Tramway

devils head -@mrspenceproductions — Devil's Head Lookout on a cloudy day. Photo Credit: @mrspenceproductions (Instagram).

Devil’s Head Lookout

Moffat Street Pedestrian Bridge Pueblo Photo Credit Thaddeus Roan - OutThere Colorado — Moffat Street Pedestrian Bridge in Pueblo. Photo Credit: Thaddeus Roan.

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk

Bishop Castle - waitscm - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: waitscm

Bishop Castle

Bear Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park - @kerickane - OutThere Colorado — Bear Lake located in Rocky Mountain National Park

Bear Lake (Rocky Mountain National Park)

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Mike the Headless Chicken dherrara_96 (Flickr) — Photo Credit: dherrara_96 (Flickr).

Mike the Headless Chicken Statue

Frog Rock 4 - Katie Rae Bode - OutThere Colorado — Frog Rock, Colorado. Photo Credit: Katie Rae Bode.

Frog Rock

Guffey Cove - Spencer McKee - OutThere Colorado — Paradise Cove, Guffey, Colorado. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee

Paradise Cove (Guffey Cove)

Shrine of the Sun - Matt Wright - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: Matt Wright.

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

UFO Watchtower - Larry1732 - OutThere Colorado — The UFO Watchtower near Hooper, Colorado. Photo Credit: Larry1732 (FlickR).

UFO Watchtower