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Why are Dark Sky communities spreading across Colorado?
Adjusting street lamps and other exterior lights to allow the stars to shine more brilliantly – that's part of the process for becoming a certified Dark Sky community. More than 200 places in 22 countries around the world have this designation. Advocates say limiting light pollution helps preserve expansive...
Several Colorado mountain highways won't be open for Memorial Day weekend
ESTES PARK, Colo. — Three of Colorado's scenic mountain highways will remain closed over Memorial Day weekend due to late snow in the high country. Trail Ridge Road, Mount Blue Sky Road (formerly Mount Evans Road) and Independence Pass won't open until sometime after the holiday weekend, said Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado Department of Transportation on Wednesday.
One of Summit County’s busiest road corridors is only getting busier. Here’s what could be done about it.
A major Summit County traffic corridor is expected to get far busier in the next two decades, according to the results of a recent study commissioned by the Colorado Department of Transportation. By 2045, experts predict traffic along U.S. Highway 6 and Colorado Highway 9 in the towns of Dillon...
Grand Lake osprey pair lays their first egg this year
The first osprey egg of the season arrived Wednesday morning. This is the latest date the female has laid an egg since the pair adopted the nest. In prior years, the latest an egg was laid was May 17. Nest watcher Sue Quinlan first noticed the egg. Kent Roorda, who...
Keystone Resort helps provide facility that will offer child care for Dillon Valley Elementary students displaced by fire
After Summit School District announced that Dillon Valley Elementary will be closed this week as officials continue to evaluate damage caused by a fire Saturday, May 18, district officials have announced details for temporary child care support. The fire around 1:30 a.m. Saturday “completely destroyed” the art room and damaged...
SpringFree Bluegrass Festival brings in big name acts to Vail on Memorial Day Weekend
The calendar may say summer begins when the Summer Solstice occurs on June 20, but for most of the nation, Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial kickoff. To help set the season in motion, Vail is doing what it does best in the summertime and that’s outdoor music. The SpringFree Bluegrass Festival invites the crowds into Vail to enjoy free, live music in the heart of Vail Village for three days over the holiday weekend.
Enjoy beautiful views and delicious food at Grand Lake Lodge dining room
The dining room at Grand Lake Lodge officially opened on Thursday for the summer season. You don’t have to stay at the lodge to enjoy the delicious meals and stunning views of the lake at Huntington House Tavern. The Tavern features wide bay windows and a sunny deck for...
Memorial Day ceremonies, live music, comedy, beer and barbecue can be found this weekend in Vail
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States honoring those who lost their lives fighting for our freedoms serving in the country’s armed forces. It is sometimes confused with Veteran’s Day. Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving, while Veteran’s Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. There are a few events in the area where you can pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Reader photos: Rainbow Dash
The Rainbow Dash on May 3 featured lots of color, with a 5K run and 1-mile fun run, as well as food trucks, music and more. The first annual Rainbow Dash in Granby was organized by the Middle Park High School Student Council. Awards for the 5K winners were made...
Dynafit Boneyard Boogie 14k and 6k Trail Race results and photos
Men 20-29 Arthur Whitehead, Frisco – 0:22:39, 1. (name, city, time, overall place) Heather Bogantz, Glenwood Springs – 1:45:57, 111. Marijean Frymoyer, Glenwood Springs – 1:47:48, 113. Michelle Fitzgerald, Vail – 1:48:35, 116. Lindsey Kraft, Eagle – 1:48:50, 117. Erin Westerberg, Gypsum – 1:49:09, 118...
Free concert series in Vail earns national acclaim
The Vail Valley Foundation, which operates the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, announced that its Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights free concert series has been named the top outdoor concert series by USA Today readers. The Ford Amphitheater’s entertainment schedule kicks off on May 31 with Joe...
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