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Boreas Pass railroad:

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020

an outdoor adventure into the past Article and photos by Claire Bauer, intern writer; courtesy photo Colorado is home to many historically rich sites that were once hubs of commerce,…

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A walk with nature: Sandstone Ranch

By CPC | Nov 1, 2020

Walk with nature: A hike through Sandstone Ranch Article and photo by Julie Matuszewski; courtesy photo Father of the mountains John Muir once said, “In every walk with nature one…

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Relax and rejuvenate at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs

By CPC | Oct 1, 2020
Photo of Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Article and photo by Lynn Zahorik Tucked between the towns of Buena Vista and Salida in Chalk Creek Canyon lies the picturesque resort of Mount Princeton Hot Springs (MPHS). Surrounded…

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Kenosha Pass: Fall foliage, Bigfoot and hot dogs

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; courtesy photos September arguably heralds in some of Colorado’s best days to get outside, especially in the high country. With warm sunny days cooling to crisp…

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A random experience in exploring

By CPC | Aug 1, 2020
Photo of Haley Cranney, Abby DeNezza, Hannah Stephenson, Sarah Mendus, and Sarah Bermingham try Randonautica app

RANDONAUTICA By Lisa Nicklanovich Randonautica is an app with more than one million downloads that is trending on TikTok and seems to be a global phenomenon. It is advertised on…

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SUP – a water sport or greeting?

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Photo of paddleboarder

Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) is both a cool term to greet another and a popular water sport that all ages and fitness levels can enjoy.…

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Alderfer Three Sisters

By CPC | May 1, 2020

Connecting with Nature Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski In a world of uncertainty, confusion and constant stimulation, it can be hard to quiet the mind and take a needed…

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New Heights for Children’s Museum

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

Article and photos by Shaun Kernahan Twenty children’s museums were nominated for the top 10 best children’s museums in the country, according to USA Today’s 10Best list. The Children’s Museum…

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Snowmobiling in Winter Park

By CPC | Dec 30, 2019

Get your snowmobile runnin’ By Michelle Post; photo by Terri Wiebold “Get your snowmobile runnin’” are not words I ever heard growing up in Crowley, Texas. I lived in a…

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Manitou Cliff Dwellings

By CPC | Dec 30, 2019

A step back in time Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Many of us have been to Mesa Verde, where massive cliff depressions housed the buildings and homes of Native…

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