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

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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
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7 of Colorado’s best summer staycations you should book now

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Even though the snow is still flying at the high state today it’s not too soon to begin thinking about a summer getaway — and you don’t need to depart Colorado to find something awesome to do. Whether it’s mountain getaway to reconnect with nature or a weekend downtown for dining and entertainment, Colorado has
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Vail, Beaver Creek’s single-day, window lift ticket price breaks $200

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The 200 barrier for a walk-up ski lift ticket has been broken up for the first time by Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek this year, according to industry sources. Vail and Beaver Creek are charging $209 daily for a walk-up window ticket, in accordance with their site. The cost is reduced to $199 if bought
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Hit the slopes for cheap in January during “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month”

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It was a cold and stormy night beneath Eldora’s Bunnyfair and also my 3-year-old self was projecting a significant hissy fit. Tears flowing down my stairs, I was berating my parents for bringing me , the forces that created the terrifying incline before me and also the dark night skies for being unsympathetic to my
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Dos and don’ts when traveling in Paris. Or anywhere else, for that matter…

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We thought we were prepared for our long-awaited visit to Paris. We had our progress tickets for the Louvre, the Musée Id ’Orsay, 2 times on the Batobus (river boat) and another 2 times on a hop-on, hop-off excursion bus, and a full-day visit to Normandy along with a show at the Moulin Rouge. My
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Ski for free on Sundays at a historic Colorado ski resort

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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
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Looking for a winter hike? Try these two trails in Estes Park

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By Tyler Pialet, Trail-Gazette When snow falls in Estes Park and neighboring Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), there’s no reason to pack away the hiking shoes for the season. Along the East side of the park which receives lighter snowfall than the West, almost all of the low-elevation trails are open for hiking in the
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Six tips that will help you plan your next cross country skiing trip

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From Walter Nicklin, Special to The Washington Post Cross country skier Derek Dresler, of Silverthorne, makes the most of the new snow and cold weather in late October while skiing Loveland Pass with his dog Georgia. (Eric Lutzens, The Denver Post)Against the royal background of the Mont Blanc massif, I took a brief break in
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Looking for a wintry hot spring? Try remote, serene Strawberry Park.

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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
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Colorado resorts are moving family time from apres-ski to the slopes

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From Amy Tara Koch Family time might not be the very first thing that comes to mind when you think of frightening downhill runs like Corbet’s Couloir in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Highland Bowl in Aspen, Colorado, or the Big Couloir in Big Sky, Montana. This is precisely why so many ski destinations celebrated because of
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