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Crumbling church, ruined mansion: See these 5 endangered places in Colorado before they disappear

A crumbling 90-year-old church that retains timeless beauty despite its state of disrepair. The ruins of a remote mansion built by a 19th century Colorado governor. A market that predates the birth of Denver and is the oldest continuously operated business in the state. These are just some of the sites that were added to […]

Ski for free on Sundays at a historic Colorado ski resort

Nothing beats the freedom of snowboarding and skiing and ski at no cost. For the year Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs will provide free skiing on Sundays this year. (Sunday skiing is free on Howelsen’s nine cross country paths.)  Prior to last season, completely absolutely free skiing has been provided one Sunday a month. Howelsen Hill […]

Looking for a wintry hot spring? Try remote, serene Strawberry Park.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — “You’re in hot water today, young man! ” my mother used to shout. I was in serious issue. Possibly my proclivity for trouble inspired a passion for simmering in hot water, particularly when it’therefore out of a geothermal spring. Through time, I’ve dipped my body into innumerable hot springs in Colorado and […]

7 ghost towns to visit in Colorado before Halloween

With deserted mines, dusty streets and ramshackle buildings, Colorado’s ghost towns have a knack for providing people goosebumps. Colorado has roughly 300 ghost towns throughout the country, largely concentrated deep within the hills, in which miners — who had dreams of striking it rich — put up obligations, and across the Eastern Plains, explained Tom […]

Breckenridge staff recommend keeping popular troll installation that’s caused local controversy

Breckenridge town staff are recommending the town keep Isak Heartstone, a public art installation made of reclaimed wood that has become so popular he’s been creating problems for the people who live nearby. Related Articles Breckenridge residents want popular, wooden troll sculpture removed At the beginning of the month, a handful of homeowners in the […]