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Park It

September 21, 2011 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

Every time we drop into Estes Park on CO-66—you know, the point where the entire “park” comes into view, tourists out of their cars snapping pictures—it’s enlivening.

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By the Books

June 14, 2011 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

In the books below, you’ll find tales of adventure and survival, animal encounters and a history of the area we all call home.

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Home on the Range

May 20, 2011 Like 2 Chris Hawkins

Keota is being swallowed up slowly by the prairie.

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Winged Migration

April 15, 2011 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

A small bird darts just overhead, hugging the side of the ridge, holding its wings back like an F-14. Binoculars and cameras point quickly in the little jet’s direction. “What is it?” someone asks.

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Danger Up High

March 17, 2011 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

Andy Glossner had just started his turns on Ruby Jewel Bowl when the steep slope began moving.

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John Medeski

February 10, 2011 Like 0 French Davis

This year marks two full decades since John Medeski, Billy Martin and Chris Wood first formed their acid jazz trio somewhere in the pre-gentrified streets of Brooklyn, New York.

Features

It’s Complicated: Single in Boulder County

February 8, 2011 Like 0 Andra Coberly

Let’s face it, chances are these singles have more fun than their married peers.

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A Winter’s Trail

February 8, 2011 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

If lift tickets aren’t in the budget, try Alpine’s skinny Nordic cousins—classic and skate.

Outdoors

Bunny Slopes and One-Piece Suits

November 29, 2010 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

Most skiers have their first experiences on snow not long after their first steps. My wife, for example, grew up in upstate New York and learned to ski at 3. It’s in her blood like oxygen. First, she gets excited…

Outdoors

A Ride of the Century

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

If your workouts are in the doldrums, set one of Colorado’s big September rides as a goal. There’s still time and it could be the boost you need. Call this the 7-minute abs of cycling.