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Colorado hiker turns perceived barrier into bucks

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — You know the saying: when one door closes, another one opens up. Greg Sakowicz was laid off in 2020. The door that opened for Greg was the great Colorado outdoors. He founded Fat Man Little Trail. “I’m fat, and I hike a lot, you...

Colorado · 4d

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Tickets on sale for higher-impact VinCO

The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology is selling tickets for VinCO, which returns Jan. 19-21 to the Grand Junction Convention Center for its 17th year. Winemakers, grape growers and partners from across the state will convene for three days of high-impact programming during an inflection point for Colorado’s wine industry.

Grand Junction, CO · 5d

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CPW Commission plagued with confusion over prairie dog petition

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission spent hours listening to public comment opposing and supporting a citizen petition seeking to end the shooting of prairie dogs on public land at their Nov. 3 and 4 meeting. At the October meeting, Commissioners Jessica Beaulieu, Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, Jack Murphy, Richard Reading, John Le Coq, and Chair Jay Tutchton ignored staff and CPW Director Laura Clellan’s repeated requests to allow staff additional time for stakeholder engagement and basic preparation. The six commissioners ordered staff to draft their professional recommendation in eight days. The meeting was marked by confusion and procedural inconsistencies that raised concerns from other commissioners about transparency, disenfranchising stakeholders, and unequal treatment of commissioners.

Colorado · 3d

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Hold A Baby Joey And Feed Kangaroos At This Unexpected Colorado Animal Farm

Kangaroos usually live a world away from the Front Range, so most Coloradans assume they need a passport to meet one. That is not the case anymore. Tucked into a quiet corner of Wheat Ridge, just minutes from Denver, a small animal farm lets guests feed kangaroos, pet them, and even cradle a baby joey.

Wheat Ridge, CO · 3d

98.5 KYGO

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Sourdough craze reaches donut truck that stops in northern Colorado

First it was sourdough bread during COVID. Then everyone you know was naming their starter and posting crusty loaves on Instagram. Now sourdough has made its way into breakfast. Sourdough […]

Colorado · 5d

theoutdoorwire.com

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SCI Vows to Continue Defending Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Following Colorado Amendment 83 Vote

Despite the ballot outcome, SCI remains committed to protecting hunters, anglers, and science-based wildlife management. Washington D.C. — Safari Club International (SCI) expressed disappointment following Colorado voters' decision not to approve Amendment 83, which would have established a constitutional right to hunt and fish certain wildlife and recognized hunting and fishing as preferred methods of wildlife management.

Colorado · 4d

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Colorado Meat Markets Where Families Can Shop for Thanksgiving Turkey

A Thanksgiving turkey can come home already smoked, already roasted, or even Cajun deep-fried. Yes, deep-fried, without a bubbling pot of oil sitting in your driveway. That one option made me rethink the whole holiday. Several Colorado butchers smoke birds right in their own shops. Plenty of them also take...

Colorado · 5d

DiningOut Magazine / DiningOut.com

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This Week in Denver Dining: Raina is Crazy, Election Day Deals, and a Thanksgiving Sandwich

Today is election day, so get out and vote! Also in this week’s Denver dining news, we’re happy to report the Thanksgiving Dip from Pony Up is officially back, professional competitive eater Raina is Crazy will be in Denver, and brisket is showing up in meatballs. Plus, free burgers. Have a tip? Send us a […] The post This Week in Denver Dining: Raina is Crazy, Election Day Deals, and a Thanksgiving Sandwich first appeared on DiningOut .

Denver, CO · 6d

Vail Daily

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Colorado ski resorts record up to a half foot of snow as opening days loom

A snowstorm delivered a few inches of fresh snow on Wednesday night, Nov. 4, as more of Colorado’s ski resorts work to open their slopes to the public. With up to 8 inches across its four peaks, Aspen Snowmass reported the highest snow totals as of Thursday morning, Nov. 5. Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Ski Resort are both scheduled to open Nov. 26, with Buttermilk and Highlands peaks to follow.

Colorado · 4d

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Bear attacks surge in Colorado as drought and an early freeze leave bears hungry

With hungry bears ranging farther for food in drought-stricken Colorado, a wildlife center near Silt is feeding 32 cubs ahead of winter. During Colorado’s hottest summer on record, creeks dried up on the Western Slope. Black bears looking for food and water moved downhill toward the Colorado River, where water was still flowing and Interstate 70 runs along the valley.

Colorado · 4d

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Milliron serves as a role model in the choir and theater arts programs

Meggan Milliron (12) is smashing through her last year at Manitou Springs High School with a positive attitude. Milliron has been going to school at MSHS since her sophomore year when she transferred from Cheyenne Mountain High School. She is active in the theater and choir scene as a role model and pathfinder.

Manitou Springs, CO · 5d

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You’d Never Guess This Modest Colorado Restaurant Serves The Best Food In The State

Somewhere between Denver and the foothills, a tiny town called Sedalia is quietly winning the burger game, and most people have no idea. Bud’s Cafe & Bar is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant decision you’ve ever made. Let’s be honest with ourselves...

Sedalia, CO · 16d

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This Nostalgic Colorado Motel Lets You Watch Drive-In Movies From Bed

Somewhere in southern Colorado, a motel figured out the one thing every tired traveler actually wants, and the answer turned out to be gloriously obvious. The Best Western Movie Manor in Monte Vista, Colorado has cracked the code on what a perfect night looks like, and it involves a bed, a giant screen, and absolutely zero effort on your part.

Monte Vista, CO · 9d

KXRM

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Meet Get Zingy, a Colorado-made condiment

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Get Zingy is a third-generation pepper relish business. The versatile condiment is made with Hungarian peppers for a distinctive flavor that is bright, fresh, and savory, with mild-to-medium spice. Each jar is crafted with cold-pressed olive oil and no added sugar or artificial ingredients. Founder Stacey Hughes joined Loving Living Local’s Justin […]

Colorado · 4d

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‘Wooking for Love’ Reality Dating Show Announces Pilot Premiere

Wooking for Love, the reality dating show centered on Denver’s jam band and electronic music festival subculture, will premiere its pilot episode at an official viewing party at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom on November 24th. The pilot will then be available to stream on the show’s website on Thanksgiving Day.

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Wild Wednesday: Rosemont Reservoir and Arkansas River Waterfowl Hunting

Joey Livingston from Colorado Parks and Wildlife talks about new recreational opportunities at Rosemont Reservoir and precautions to take when hunting waterfowl.

Colorado Springs, CO · 5d

FOX31 Denver

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Colorado hiker turns perceived barrier into bucks

You know the saying: when one door closes, another one opens up.

Colorado · 4d

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10 Surprising Facts About Mountain Lions Most Colorado Residents Don’t Know

In Colorado, a quiet walk along a wooded trail can sometimes reveal signs of a much larger animal than anything most people expect to encounter. A set of large paw prints in soft dirt, a deer carcass tucked beneath branches, or an unusual movement along a rocky ridge may suggest that a mountain lion has recently passed through. Yet the animal itself can remain completely invisible.

Colorado · 8d

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This Colorado Donut Shop Serves Giant Apple Fritters That Are Worth The Trip

Why settle for a regular breakfast when a giant apple fritter is waiting at about 8,465 feet? I’m convinced the best road trips start with a pastry that seems almost too big to be real. This shop makes that idea easy to believe. The fritters come in two kinds,...

Woodland Park, CO · 8d

The Denver Gazette

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9 highly-rated television shows set in Colorado

While there are plenty of movies set in Colorado, television shows can sometimes offer a deeper look at what life in a certain place is like. From how Parks and Recreation showcases the quirky culture of small town Indiana to how Yellowstone provides a look at Montana living, having more time to develop characters and […]

Colorado · 5d