Spencer McKee

Spencer McKee

Spencer is our Director of Audience Development. After obtaining his Master’s degree in New Media, Technology, and Society at Purdue University, Spencer moved to Colorado in search of something more than cornfields. When he’s not engaging with the OutThere audience, you can find him somewhere on a trail or in the climbing gym.

Sunrise on Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park, Colorado. Photo Credit: Sparty1711 (iStock). — Sunrise on Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo Credit: Sparty1711 (iStock).

Two bodies found in Rocky Mountain National Park

On Friday afternoon, Rocky Mountain National Park officials were searching for someone that was feared to be at risk of harming themselves when they found two bodies. After receiving a notification about a possible suicidal person in the national park, park rangers searched for the subject’s car. […]

Ouray, Colorado - @mrspenceproductions (Instagram) - OutThere Colorado — File photo. The town of Ouray, Colorado from above. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee, @mrspenceproductions (Instagram).

Report of ice climber death reveals unusual circumstance, lack of rescue gear

BY Spencer McKee

January 23, 2020

Valley View Hot Springs. Photo Credit: Mark Reis.

Hot spring the ultimate clothing-optional Colorado experience

BY R. Scott Rappold

January 23, 2020

Valley View Hot Springs. Photo Credit: Mark Reis.

7 Clothing-optional places to go naked in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 23, 2020

Bird bald eagle feeding Photo Credit: KGrif (iStock). — Photo Credit: KGrif (iStock).

Where to see 1,000+ bald eagles passing through Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 23, 2020

Gov. Jared Polis spoke at Club 20's fall conference in Grand Junction on Saturday, Sept. 21. Marianne Goodland / Colorado Politics

Gov. Polis “honored” to welcome “canine friends” after wolf pack spotting

BY Spencer McKee

January 23, 2020

Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado — File photo. Photo Credit: hkuchera (iStock).

Six wolves spotted near carcass by wildlife officials in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 23, 2020

Coyote Roaming A Suburb Street File photo. Photo Credit: Zachary Byer (iStock). — File photo. Photo Credit: Zachary Byer (iStock).

Video captures couple fighting coyote to save dog in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 22, 2020

Mexican gray wolf escapes — Photo Credit: gnagel (iStock).

Survey shows major support for wolf reintroduction in Colorado

BY Joey Bunch, Colorado Politics

January 22, 2020

The panoramic mountain view that surrounds Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

Mountain town fugitive found in crawlspace, one escaped inmate still at large

BY Spencer McKee

January 22, 2020

Aspen, Colorado. Photo Credit: Jonathan Ross (iStock).

Former Aspen Skiing Company exec. gets prison time for felony ski gear theft

BY The Associated Press

January 21, 2020

Seven Falls Photo Credit: Stephen Martin — A visitor climbs down the steps to the base of Seven Falls. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin

Find this secluded restaurant at the base of a 181-foot waterfall in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 21, 2020

Soaring Adventures at the Broadmoor — Spencer McKee walks across a high-altitude bridge linking two of the Soaring Adventures ziplines. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin.

High-flying zipline soars past canyon walls in Colorado mountains

BY Spencer McKee

January 21, 2020

Deer in hammock. Photo Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife via Twitter — Photo Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife via Twitter

[VIDEO] Stun gun used to save buck trapped in hammock in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 21, 2020

Photo Credit: Larry1732 (flickr)

Dad strangles coyote to defend family under attack

BY The Associated Press

January 21, 2020

The panoramic mountain view that surrounds Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

U.S. Marshals called in with mountain town jail-breakers still at large

BY Spencer McKee

January 21, 2020

Fireworks blast off on 4th of July in Steamboat Springs Spencer McKee — Fireworks blast off above Steamboat Springs on the 4th of July. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee

Colorado company aims to launch world’s largest firework and you can attend the event

BY Spencer McKee

January 20, 2020

With the snow covered Longs Peak part of the Rocky Mountains and the iconic flatirons of Boulder in the background, Downtown Denver skyscrapers including the iconic — Snowy Longs Peak and Downtown Denver, Colorado. Photo Credit: milehightraveler (iStock).

Despite poor graduation rates, Colorado ranks high among “most-educated” states

BY Debbie Kelley; The Gazette

January 20, 2020

Petrified tree at Disneyland Terry Terrones — Photo Credit: Terry Terrones.

Walt Disney’s unusual Colorado connection

BY Terry Terrones; The Gazette

January 20, 2020

Winter Park Resort. Photo Credit: Adam-Springer (iStock).

Skier dies following head, facial trauma at Colorado resort

BY Spencer McKee

January 20, 2020

Cyclists ride past Coors Field in Denver Photo Credit RiverNorthPhotography (iStock) — Cyclists ride past Coors Field in Denver. Photo Credit RiverNorthPhotography (iStock)

125 miles of bike lanes coming to Denver, despite delays

BY Alayna Alvarez; Colorado Politics

January 20, 2020

snowy mountains, Photo Credit: focusstock (iStock). — Photo Credit: focusstock (iStock).

Colorado’s next wave of snow incoming this week

BY Spencer McKee

January 20, 2020

Heavy traffic on I25 Gazette file photo — Heavy traffic on I-25. (Gazette file photo)

Accidents skyrocket 60% on I-25 ‘obstacle course’ during ‘Gap’ construction

BY Rachel Riley; The Colorado Springs Gazette

January 20, 2020

Ouray, Colorado - @mrspenceproductions (Instagram) - OutThere Colorado — File photo. The town of Ouray, Colorado from above. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee, @mrspenceproductions (Instagram).

Untethered ice climber dies in Colorado gorge during guided climb

BY Spencer McKee

January 20, 2020

Sunset at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle in Sedalia. Photo Credit: Jane Aldred Hannen, Cultural Events Coordinator Cherokee Ranch & Castle

13 Castles You Can Find in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 17, 2020

Lake Tahoe during the winter. Photo Credit: Andrei Stanescu (iStock).

UPDATE: One dead after avalanche at California resort

BY Spencer McKee

January 17, 2020

The panoramic mountain view that surrounds Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

Escaped inmates ditch van, visit family home in Colorado mountain town

BY Spencer McKee

January 17, 2020

The panoramic mountain view that surrounds Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

Escaped inmates ditch van, visit family home in Colorado mountain town

BY Spencer McKee

January 17, 2020

Wolf Photo Credit: Antagain (iStock). — Photo Credit: Antagain (iStock).

Are wolves a threat to Colorado hikers?

BY Spencer McKee

January 16, 2020

Burnt semi truck on I-70 Photo Credit: Colorado State Patrol — Photo Credit: Colorado State Patrol

Flaming semi-truck closes lanes in both directions on I-70

BY Spencer McKee

January 16, 2020

Luke Combs Credit Charles Skyes AP — Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, and Chris Janson. Photo Credit: Charles Skyes; AP

Ticket prices spike from $25 to $500 at Colorado concert

BY Amanda Hancock

January 16, 2020

Katie Meyer takes a fall at the Denver Selfie Museum. Courtesy photo.

“Selfie museum” pops up in Denver, offering a great place to take creative shots

BY Spencer McKee

January 16, 2020

Pit bull puppies MrVJTod (Flickr) — Photo Credit: MrVJTod (Flickr)

Repeal of pit bull ban planned for Denver

BY Michael Karlick; Colorado Politics

January 16, 2020

No Name Colorado DimiTalen Wikimedia Commons — No Name, Colorado. Photo Credit: DimiTalen (Wikimedia Commons).

12 bizarre town names you’ll find in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 15, 2020

Tents surround Liberty Park — Tents surround Liberty Park. Photo Credit: Marianne Goodland.

Rats, dirty needles, human waste close public park by Colorado Capitol building

BY Marianne Goodland; Colorado Politics

January 15, 2020

Trail stabber Christian Murdock; Gazette — Blood left behind from one of eight stabbings that occurred on downtown trails in Colorado Springs on Monday night. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Gazette

Trail stabbing suspect told victims he was Jesus, rubbed spit in shape of cross on their foreheads

BY Olivia Prentzel

January 15, 2020

Three dirty mice eat debris next to each other. Rubbish bag On the wet floor and very foul smell. Selective focus. Photo Credit: Chanawat Phadwichit (iStock). — Photo Credit: Chanawat Phadwichit (iStock).

Rat infestation to close public park for weeks in Denver

BY Spencer McKee

January 15, 2020

Garden of the Gods, Photo Credit: tonda (iStock).

Proposed $500 photography permit at Garden of the Gods prompts outrage, petition

BY Spencer McKee

January 14, 2020

Fire Danger High Jerilee Bennett — Photo Credit: Jerilee Bennett.

Red flag warning in place for windy, warm day in parts of Colorado

BY Olivia Prentzel

January 14, 2020

A cyclist cross Mesa Road Bridge in Monument Valley Park Jerilee Bennett — A cyclist crosses Mesa Road Bridge in Monument Valley Park on a foggy February morning. Photo Credit: Jerilee Bennett.

Human bones found at Colorado park, prompting investigation

BY Spencer McKee

January 14, 2020

Sun sets at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs Brokentaco (Flickr) — The sun sets at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Photo Credit: Brokentaco (Flickr)

Outdoor NHL game coming to Colorado mountain scene next month

BY The Gazette

January 14, 2020

Jerry Williams (left), Bryan Webb (right). Photo Courtesy: Custer County Sheriff's Office.

Mountain town jailbreak suspects at large after locking deputy in cell

BY The Associated Press

January 14, 2020

Ice Caves at Rifle Mountain Park. Photo Credit: Bryce Bradford (Flickr).

6 Caves you can visit in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 14, 2020

Traffic jam westbound I-70 highway Photo Credit: milehightraveler (iStock). — File photo. Winter travel on I-70 is frequently snarled due to a number of factors including slick roads, powerful sunshine, and heavy travel. Photo Credit: milehightraveler (iStock).

Cell phone ban for drivers could be coming to Colorado

BY Michael Karlick

January 14, 2020

Downtown Colorado Springs with Pikes Peak in the distance. Photo Credit: erick4x4 (iStock).

‘Do you love God?’ asks assailant in stabbing spree that wounds 8 in Colorado

BY Jakob Rodgers; The Gazette

January 13, 2020

Downtown Denver Skyline, Photo Credit: erick4x4 (iStock)

Colorado ranks high among best states to retire in 2020

BY Spencer McKee

January 13, 2020

The panoramic mountain view that surrounds Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

Two inmates escape mountain town jail after attacking deputy, stealing van in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 13, 2020

America the Beautiful Park Christian Murdock Gazette — America the Beautiful Park. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock.

8 stabbed in violent spree along trails near Colorado park

BY Olivia Prentzel

January 13, 2020

Photo Credit: Sean Pavone (iStock).

15 movies that take place in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 10, 2020

Flying drone at night Drone flying over a mountain at dusk Photo Credit: pixelfit (iStock). — Photo Credit: pixelfit (iStock).

Mysterious drone comes within “dangerous proximity” of helicopter in Colorado

BY Tom Roeder

January 10, 2020

I-25 closure Jerilee Bennett — Photo Credit: Jerilee Bennett.

Closure of I-25 set for this weekend between Denver and Colorado Springs

BY Spencer McKee

January 10, 2020

Denver, Photo Credit: Joshua Hicks (iStock). — Photo Credit: Joshua Hicks (iStock).

The 10 most violent places in Colorado, according to the FBI

BY Spencer McKee

January 9, 2020

With the snow covered Longs Peak part of the Rocky Mountains and the iconic flatirons of Boulder in the background, Downtown Denver skyscrapers including the iconic — Snowy Longs Peak and Downtown Denver, Colorado. Photo Credit: milehightraveler (iStock).

Denver restaurant allegedly charges customer for “stupid question”

BY Spencer McKee

January 9, 2020

Photo Credit: punctuated (Flickr).

In-N-Out announces plans for fifth Colorado location and here’s where it will be

BY Terry Terrones

January 9, 2020

Panko-crusted lemon sole with a spicy Asian vinaigrette and wasabi cream Carlos' Bistro, 1025 S. 21st Street. Photo Credit: Kevin Kreck, The Gazette.

Four Colorado restaurants ranked as top 100 places to eat in America

BY Spencer McKee

January 9, 2020

Downtown Denver Skyline, Photo Credit: erick4x4 (iStock)

Most dangerous day for Colorado workers is this week, data shows

BY Spencer McKee

January 8, 2020

Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado — File photo. Photo Credit: hkuchera (iStock).

Wolf pack roaming Colorado for first time in recent history

BY Spencer McKee

January 8, 2020

A snowy log cabin in the San Juan National Forest. Photo Credit: dszc (iStock, file photo).

2+ feet of snow to hit Colorado’s mountains

BY Spencer McKee

January 8, 2020

Bald Eagle Catching A Fish File photo. Photo Credit: KenCanning (iStock). — File photo. Photo Credit: KenCanning (iStock).

Family dog killed by bald eagle in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

January 7, 2020

Front Range Wind Colorado — Photo Credit: Gary Kavanagh (iStock).

Hurricane-force wind to hit Colorado; Warning issued

BY Spencer McKee

January 7, 2020