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NBA superstar SHAQ set to host dubstep DJ set at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
In case you weren't aware, Shaquille O'Neal – former NBA superstar of Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers fame – has found quite a bit of success in the music world post-retirement from basketball. While Shaq started rapping in 1993 – releasing an album that would go platinum, he's since shifted gears to deejaying and producing electronic music, performing at numerous high-profile events, like the Electric Daisy Carnival in Vegas, under the name DJ Diesel or Diesel for short. The music he now creates generally...
Spot with cheese-topped-steak dubbed best 'under-the-radar' steakhouse in Colorado
Cheapism recently published a list of the best "under-the-radar" steakhouse in each American state, including Colorado. The list features chef or family-owned steak joints chosen for their overall customer ratings, awards, local word of mouth, and expert recommendations. The Fort, located in Morrison, was selected as Colorado's best 'under-the-radar' steakhouse. Established in 1963, the restaurant is now owned by Holly Arnold Kinney. Originally built to be a family home, the restaurant is designed as a frontier-themed adobe replica of Bent's Old Fort. The restaurant occupies...
Multiple RVs toppled by strong winds at Colorado state park – a good lesson for campers
Last week's windstorm resulted in some major damage requiring a lot of cleanup at Cheyenne Mountain State Park – and lessons learned from the situation are sure to be helpful to campers setting up shop around the state during windy spring and summer days. According to an X post by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region, a wind storm on Monday, May 6 knocked over five RVs at campsites in the park. The fallen RVs left one injured and caused water and electrical issues at...
Quirky 'Wild West' neighborhood in Colorado among 'best nightlife' spots in US
In a shocking turn of events, a historic neighborhood in Colorado Springs has been dubbed one of the best spots for night owls in the United States. A publication called MixBook recently published the results of a survey that involved reaching out to 3,000 "self-proclaimed night owls" spread around the country, working to track down the best spots nationwide for after-dark entertainment and activities. It's no shocker that Downtown Las Vegas, New Orleans' French Quarter, and Manhattan's SoHo ended up among the top five picks...
Search underway for missing 23-year-old on Colorado's Longs Peak
A search is underway for missing 23-year-old Lucas Macaj, of Colorado Springs, at Rocky Mountain National Park. According to a May 13 press release from park officials, Macaj was reported overdue late on Sunday night after attempting to summit Longs Peak via the Keyhole route, leaving the start of the trailhead behind early that morning. Macaj was last heard from around 1 p.m. on Sunday, when he sent a friend...
Three of America's 'best BBQ spots' located in Colorado, according to Yelp
Yelp has published their 2024 list of the 'best 100 barbecue spots in America' and three Colorado restaurants made the cut for inclusion. While Texas, Kansas, and North Carolina tend to get some of the most attention when it comes to barbecue nationwide, Wright's Barbecue in Arkansas snagged the top spot on the ranked list, with establishments in Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Florida, and Tennessee joining the 'big three' to round out the top 10. ...
Denver's 'last remaining original drive-in' reopens for one last 'surprise' season
Despite an announcement that the attraction was set to 'close for good' last September, a popular drive-in movie theater in Colorado is back, just in time for summer. The 88 Drive-In, which is located in Commerce City, officially launched its 48th season on May 10, showing Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Known for its affordability, tickets were priced at $10 per person with children under 12 able to attend for free – and that price included getting to watch both...
Airline announces chance to use 'award miles' in Red Rocks ticket auction
United Airlines announced an 'award miles auction' last week where the highest bidder will claim tickets to a performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. As the official airline sponsor of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, United Airlines announced the opportunity for MileagePlus members to win a trip for two to see a performance at Red Rocks on Instagram. To participate in the auction to win tickets, you must have at least the number of awards miles matching the current bid in your award miles account. ...
Hikers beware – Colorado peak at 250 percent of snowpack norm for the date
Those in Colorado Springs have likely noticed that the surrounding mountain scene is a bit snowier than it usually is at this point in the year. According to the USDA, the Pikes Peak snow water equivalent measurement at Glen Cove – a point found several thousand feet below the mountain's summit – is at 250 percent of what's typical on May 13 with seven inches of snow water equivalent. To put that in perspective, there's still more snowpack on the peak than there was for...
Alleged speeder in stolen car leads law enforcement on 52-mile chase in Colorado
A high-speed chase stretched for more than 50 miles in Colorado on May 12, with the suspect vehicle allegedly hitting speeds as high as 100 miles per hour and crossing into oncoming lanes of traffic at multiple points on US Highway 50. According to the Rocky Ford Police Department, an Otero County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a green Honda Civic after a driving complaint was made in Fowler. The complaint was received at about 9:20 p.m., with the attempted stop initiated at 9:40...
WATCH: Video captures tornado on the ground in Colorado
Video footage published online captures a weekend landspout tornado on the ground near Eads, Colorado, which is a town of about 700 residents located in the state's Eastern Plains region. According to poster Stefan Klein, the tornado was spotted from 3:26 p.m. to 3:33 p.m. on May 12, though it could have been two separate landspouts given a brief disappearance. Another landspout was also spotted in the area, on the ground at about 3:49 p.m. ...
HIGH CRIME: Colorado determined to be 3rd 'most dangerous' state in the country
US News and World Report recently released their annual 'Best States' ranking, which revealed results that Coloradans probably won't be too happy about. Not only did the publication dub the Centennial State an unimpressive 16th-best among America's 50 in an overall score based on categories of economy, education, health care, infrastructure, natural environment, opportunity, crime and corrections, and fiscal stability, the publication also noted that Colorado is one of the most dangerous states in the country. ...
Colorado ski area confirms slopes will stay open into June this season
On the heels of Breckenridge Resort announcing what some have called an 'early' or 'sudden' closure for the season, another Summit County slopesport destination has confirmed that they'll be keeping the lifts turning into June. On May 13, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced that while they don't have an official closing date to announce yet, their season will keep ticking on at least into next month. "Once we reach June...
7 summertime ways to enjoy Colorado's stunning town of Telluride
Although it's perhaps best known around the world for its local skiing, the southwestern Colorado town of Telluride offers a variety of exciting things to do during the summer season. Here are some great summertime 'things to do' in Telluride: 1. Take a scenic gondola ride Telluride's scenic Mountain Village Gondola runs during the summer,...
Invasive 'eater' as big as a 3-year-old child found in Colorado pond
Colorado Parks and Wildlife followed up on a tip from an angler to determine that an invasive species known for causing big problems was present in one of the state's ponds. According to a May 13 press release on the matter, 14 bighead carp were removed from the pond at the Jack B. Tomlinson Park.
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk attends son's graduation in Colorado
Over the weekend, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk posted photos of his recent trip to Colorado, during which he attended his son Keegan's graduation ceremony from Colorado University Boulder. In an image from the special day that was posted by Tony Hawk, Keegan dons a stole noting his graduation from the College of Arts & Sciences as he stands beside Tony, while the Flatirons can be spotted in the backdrop. "Very...
New dog park set to open in downtown Colorado Springs
The Antlers Dog Park in downtown Colorado Springs will open with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Thursday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. According to a news release from the City of Colorado Springs, the park is part of the Downtown Historic Parks Master Plan (which includes Antlers, Acacia, and Alamo Square). It includes two separate play areas, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs, as well as a large fence with double gates, synthetic turf, a sitting area, play amenities, and a dog water...
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