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National Colorado mountain living

Colorado fall leaves color report, Sept. 17, 2010

The aspen leaves are performing their annual dazzling fall act right now, turning (too quickly) from lime green to a radiant, deep gold.If you...
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Two important safety tips for hiking with young children (that you may not have thought of before)

Sure, you know to use sunscreen, dress in layers, drink lots of water and be on alert for wildlife when you’re hiking, and you’ve...
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Win a dream cabin from DIY Network

DIY Network is sponsoring a dream cabin giveaway as part of Blog Cabin 2010, a groundbreaking multimedia experience. Internet voters have given...
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Hummingbird nest with mom and babies photographed in high-definition

Colorado resident Alek Komarnitsky has been at it again. His hobby is taking amazing high-definition still pictures and capturing live video...
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Tips for knowing if a bear has been nearby (and stories about our recent bear visitor)

A black bear has been visiting us the past few nights, as is typical this time of year. We haven’t seen the bear, but he (or she) has left...
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Perseid meteor shower to peak next week

August is well-known as a great month for stargazing, especially if you’re looking for the extra drama of shooting stars. This month’s...
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A kid-friendly way to serve kale

I grew up in Texas, so I ate a lot of boiled kale and other greens served alongside homemade cornbread. I love it. My son, however, has not been...
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How to measure the distance of lightning from your location by sound

It is monsoon season here in Colorado and that means thunderstorms are popping up daily in the afternoons and evenings. My son can now spot and...
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Mountain communities on rabies alert in Clear Creek County

The Clear Creek County Health Department has issued a rabies alert after a bat tested positive for rabies on July 22. The bat was found near Dumont...
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Local photographer offers breathtaking mountain art and portrait work

I’m always on the hunt for great photography to feature here and in my home. (After all, what’s a great Colorado mountain home without...
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