Gov. Hickenlooper, The Denver Post and Viaero Wireless steer two-wheelers east to “Pedal The Plains”. Gov. John Hickenlooper, in partnership with The Denver Post and Viaero Wireless, announced a recreational Eastern Plains bicycle tour called “Pedal The Plains” to take place this fall. “Pedal The Plains will be a one-of-a-kind Colorado cycling event celebrating the
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From vintage tractors and picturesque sunsets to happy hogs and rolling wheat fields, the winning pictures from the fourteenth annual “Colorado…it’s Agricultural” Photography Contest showcase the spirit of Colorado agriculture. “All of the judges commented on the high technical quality of this year’s entries,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist at the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
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A seasonal wildlife closure is in effect on Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park to protect nesting and roosting sites of the canyon’s falcons. The walls of Eldorado Canyon provide critical breeding habitat for birds of prey such as prairie falcons. The closure starts Feb. 1 through July 31, or until further notice and
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Vail’s Legendary Seven Back Bowls stretch an impressive 7 miles and 2,734 acres – think you can ski them all in one day? Vail’s Seven Wonders contest gives you the chance to show what you are made of. As part of the inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games – Vail presented by Eddie Bauer, the Seven
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Winter in the Rockies will never be the same as professional and amateur athletes converge on the mountains and villages of Vail for a celebration of adventure sport, music and the great outdoors. The first annual Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer features competitions in mixed/ice climbing, mountain cyclocross, Big Air, and dual
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The 5th Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival will feature an amazing showcase of ice sculpted by world-famous and local artists! Last year’s “Story Time in Cripple Creek” delighted thousands of visitors. The 2012 Ice Festival will be held February 11& 12, 2012 and February 18 & 19, 2012. The theme of this year’s Cripple Creek
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The Miners Ball and Annual Wine Tasting in Leadville Colorado is a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s day! Come join the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum celebrate their 25th Silver Anniversary at the Miner’s Ball and Annual Wine Tasting. Wear your Victorian finest and enjoy sampling a variety of wines while you tour
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Gather your favorite Colorado Parks and Wildlife photo memories for the “Best of 2011 at Colorado State Parks” photo contest. Entrants who are 18 years of age or older are invited to submit their photos of people enjoying their favorite state parks in all seasons and all outdoor recreational activities. Categories for entry include: Best
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The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday approved three new Colorado Natural Areas, located in San Miguel, La Plata and Yuma Counties. Since 1977, the Colorado Natural Areas Program has worked with interested landowners and volunteers to conserve the ecosystems, species, geology and fossils that are uniquely Colorado at 91 sites, including the three new
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The Less Idle, More Wild 5K Snowshoe Race is part of the activities you can enjoy during the Winter Carnival weekend in Winter Park Colorado! New this year to the Winter Carnival, the “Less Idle, More Wild 5k Snowshoe Race” is the first race of a three race snowshoe series. Costumes are highly recommended. Prizes
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