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Colorado Wildlife…in the front yard

A deer and her magpie buddy stopped by to say hello today.

Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River

Spectacular sunny views from the hiking and biking trails just outside of Royal Gorge Park. This time of year, there’s almost no one on them, and they’re surprisingly dry and warm. Miles and miles of easy biking and hiking trails to explore, and

Hidden ski trail and creek near Monarch, Colorado

Not far from Monarch Ski Area, this little gem of an unofficial trail was ripe for laying down fresh tracks.

The Scout Wave Debacle, Salida’s surf wave controversy…

How dare these ancient trees stand in the way of “progress”?! Don’t they know that nature must be sacrificed in the name of outdoor recreation? Sad, sad day at the notorious Scout Wave.

Are taxes on Short Term Rentals helping or hurting locals in Colorado tourist towns?

Are these new tax hikes on short term rentals helping local affordable housing initiatives? Or are they hurting local businesses and stalling the local job market?

Powder Alert: Monarch is getting hammered this weekend!

Powder days all Presidents Day weekend long at Monarch Mountain, starting today and it’s slated to keep getting pounded through Monday at least. Get your fattest skis on and get out there, shredders!

Snow on the Smelter smokestack

Salida’s local photographer and filmmaker Bill Donovan captured this drone shot of Salida’s smelter dusted in snow. We’re slated to get a bit more of the white stuff Wednesday night, but fingers crossed most of it falls up at Monarch Ski Area!

Durango Speakeasy

Ever entered a hidden bar/lounge through a library wall in a barber shop? Welp, head on over to Durango, CO, and you can do it. Excellent cocktails and ambiance.

Old Monarch Pass XC trek on a bluebird mornin…

Sunrise above the Continental Divide, with a sliver of a moon visible on the other side of the trail. Old Monarch Pass is all dressed up in snow and ready for your cross county outings!