Colorado State

Telluride, CO

It has been said that Colorado skies are so vast you could sell the air on eBay! But let's keep that little secret just between us. Today, I'm taking you on an extraordinary journey through five enchanting Colorado towns. These beautiful towns do far more than just please the eye...

These 5 Colorado Towns Offer More Than Just Beautiful Views

Rapid City, SD

InsideHook

Bright and early on August 27, 2020, I left my hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota and drove an hour east. I was alone, it was pitch-black out and the world seemed empty. It was my birthday, during that year when birthdays were FaceTime affairs, and I wanted to spend it someplace where I felt at peace — where I could travel safely, feel nostalgic and celebrate with some socially distanced bighorn sheep. As surreal as that time was, spending my birthday by myself in Badlands National Park is one of my happiest memories. Visiting national parks alone just hits different.

Finding Solitude in National Parks Helped Me Evolve as a Traveler

Austin, TX

Fox News

Scott Sims, a 69-year-old man from Austin, Texas, died hiking the River Trail while trying to reach Phantom Ranch at Grand Canyon National Park.

Texas hiker dies on trail at Grand Canyon National Park; officials warn of extreme heat

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Brigid Pfeifer

He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

Scottsdale, AZ

Paradise Valley, AZ

Insider

Business Insider's reporter visited Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, Arizona. She was surprised by walkable neighborhoods and luxury estates.

I'm a New Yorker who spent 2 days in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. 8 things surprised me.

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

USA TODAY

After staying the night at the Bright Angel Campground, a 41-year-old hiker was found dead in the Grand Canyon.

41-year-old man dies near bottom of Grand Canyon after overnighting in the park

Get to know Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with this guide for first-time visitors © Bo Shen / Getty Images. If you’ve ever met anyone from Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, they likely held up their right hand, then pointed to a spot on their palm to illustrate where they’re from.

A first-time guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula

New Mexico State

New Mexico features 25 magnificent scenic byways, totaling more than 2,900 miles across a diverse landscape. Hit the road to follow one of these four scenic byways based on your interests. ➤ Take a culture tour. A historic thoroughfare for thousands of years, the roughly 35-mile Abo Pass Trail connects...

Road Trip on These Scenic Byways

Bellvue, CO

New York Post

Another mysterious, reflective monolith has popped up in the US — this time in northern Colorado, according to local residents.

Lori Graves, the owner of the Howling Cow Cafe near the monument in Bellvue — about 75 miles north of Denver, said people have been flocking to her shop asking about the head-scratching structure, which is located on property that she owns.

“It was Sunday morning when someone came into the cafe and said, ‘Where is the Monolith?’” she told KDVR. “‘Where is the Alien monolith?’”

Graves said she’s not sure who’s behind the gleaming, mirrored structure but she has her ideas.

“I almost...

Another mysterious monolith pops up in US, this time in northern Colorado

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The sweeping water took another life in a rafting accident along the Green River inside the Dinosaur National Monument. Captain Michael Harp of the Salt Lake City Fire Department was the victim of the accident on Thursday. The Monument staff was notified that a boat...

Fatal rafting accident at Dinosaur National Monument

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Dozens of tourists say they fell ill on a recent visit to a popular and picturesque stretch of waterfalls deep in a gorge neighboring Grand Canyon National Park.

Mystery as huge group of people fall violently-ill while hiking through remote part of Grand Canyon

Saint Augustine, FL

Jacksonville Today

Shed Dawson didn’t want to come back to St. Augustine. St. Augustine is where he was arrested. It’s where he was beaten. And it’s where he left because he was blackballed out of finding a job.

Waves of Change: Civil rights demonstrators return to St. Augustine

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

From May to September, all of Kazakhstan’s natural treasures are yours to discover © xiaoyun wu / Shutterstock. Summer is for exploring the steppes and mountains, winter is for skiers, spring is for festivals and flowers. Here’s more as you plan your visit. Deciding when to visit...

When is a good time to visit Kazakhstan?

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A first-time guide to Mesa Verde National Park

Get to know Mesa Verde National Park, and its ancient cliff dwellings, with our first-time guide © Sopotnicki / Shutterstock. Around the year 550 CE, the...

A first-time guide to Mesa Verde National Park

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