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Sign warning about presence of mountain lions at Colorado park prompts concern
A post on Reddit regarding a new sign that's cautioning the public about the presence of mountain lions at Jefferson County's Lair O' The Bear park is getting plenty of attention online, with questions being raised about why the sign has been installed and whether or not there's a major risk. The OutThere Colorado team reached out to officials to get the scoop. According to Jefferson County Parks and Conservation,...
The First Carbon-Positive Hotel in the U.S. Is Extremely Trippy Inside
With sustainable travel on the rise, eco-conscious hotels across the world boast compostable packaging, reduced-water laundry practices, and indoor-outdoor architecture to lure in climate-minded travelers. But the new Populus hotel in Denver might be the first one to actually try and be a tree. The first carbon-positive hotel in the...
Best Lakewood Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in CO
Lakewood, Colorado, is home to a rich and diverse food culture, with the best Lakewood Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants offering unique and authentic dining experiences. This article highlights three such gems: Danny Ray’s Food & Spirits, The Rusty Bucket Bar and Grill, and Westrail Tap & Grill. They truly are one of the best Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants in Lakewood.
Painful Insect Could Be on Its Way In Colorado
Summer is what makes Colorado one of the best places to live in the entire country, but it also means we can get some unwelcome guests. For example, summer is when the buck moth caterpillar comes out here, which can give you a painful poisonous sting from its countless barbs.
Denver Concert-Goers Get Baked Courtesy of the "Smoke Thrower"
If you're an avid concert-goer in Denver, there's a good chance you've run into Jai Berkley and his weed-smoking gun. But what started as product promotion has since turned into a passion for high music, he says. Just hope that you don't have a drug test tomorrow. Berkley's "smoke thrower"...
Casa Bonita: Go for the thrills, not the food
While Casa Bonita remains accessible only via a closely guarded ticket lottery, it is consistently packed, even on a Wednesday night. The big picture: I scored one such ticket to the "greatest restaurant in the world" with a group that included native Coloradans who hadn't yet revisited the reopened version — and newbies who had never been (nor seen the infamous "South Park" episode). Verdict from a native: "It is exactly how I remember." Verdict from a newbie: "I am so stimulated I don't know where to look." Zoom in: One can easily spend hours inside the revamped (tipping-free) restaurant. The...
Denver aquarium welcomes rare 1-in-30 million crustacean found at Red Lobster
An extremely rare orange lobster nearly landed on a dinner plate in Pueblo last week, but instead, it'll soon be on display at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. A long-term Red Lobster employee who is a dishwasher and head biscuit maker spotted the bright orange lobster while unpacking a shipment last Friday at the Pueblo restaurant and alerted restaurant managers, aquarium officials said.
6 Best: Must-Try Hot Dog Joints in Colorado
With its slight biker vibe and late weekend hours, this popular spot has quickly become one of the go-to spots in Denver for quality hot dogs. Offering unique varieties like rattlesnake, reindeer sausages, microbrews, and funky toppings from different regions across America, its menu serves up five-star gourmet hotdogs that rival any five-star hot dog restaurant in town.
Denver Restaurants Say Local Dudes Delivery Ripped Off Their Customers
How much does it cost to buy a pizza from Marco's Coal Fired in Denver? That depends on where you order it. If you bought it via Local Dudes Delivery, the same pizza costs up to 24 percent more than the restaurant charges. Management at Marco's Coal Fired says the...
Flights resume at Denver International Airport
Flights are getting back to regular operations at Denver International Airport although there are still be lingering problems from an overnight global Microsoft outage. That includes long lines of people trying to rebook after flights were canceled. Some flights were grounded in the overnight hours and into the morning. American, Southwest and Frontier flights were operational by 7 a.m. and United and Delta flights were no longer grounded at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m. there were long lines at the United desks in the airport terminal.Companies that rely on Microsoft 365 apps reported widespread outages early Friday, and that includes airlines across the country and across the world. FAA and TSA operations at Denver International Airport were functioning normally. Airport officials said it's important to check on the status of your flight if you are scheduled to depart from Denver on Friday. "Due to third party technical issues, various airlines are impacted. Please check with your carrier before leaving for DEN," airport officials wrote on social media. The airport briefly closed its economy parking lots overnight due to what it said on X was "ticket dispensing issues." Those issues were resolved before 6 a.m. The garages remained open.
CPW Reminds Pet Owners — Don't Turn It Loose
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding residents to not release unwanted pets into the wild, as it is illegal and unethical. Domesticated animals are often not able to fend for themselves to find food or shelter. Regardless if the species is native to Colorado or non-native, unleashing it into the wild can introduce new diseases, parasites and competition for wild species.
Butterfly Pavilion Celebrates the Fang-tastic Rosie’s Birthday
For those who grew up in the Denver metro area, going to Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion for a school trip or summer activity day was a significant childhood memory. When it came time to hold Rosie—the Chilean rose hair tarantula—the adventurous stepped forward for a hair-raising experience with the city’s arachnid ambassador. It’s been a rite of passage over three decades for folks on the Front Range that continues to this day.
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