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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Abigail Bliss

Abigail Bliss is a writer and digital marketer who founded her up-and-coming agency, Campsite Creative, in 2022. At heart, she’s a lover of adventure looking to blend work with her passions for hiking, skiing and exploring Colorado. She covers outdoor recreation for Westword, acts as the editor of Travel Lemming, and has been featured in numerous publications for her insights on must-have experiences.

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Touring Talbott Farms, Colorado’s Largest Peach and Wine Grape Producer

By Abigail BlissSeptember 16, 2024

Over six generations, this Palisade farm has grown to include a winery and vineyard, hard cidery and 350-acre orchard – but things haven’t always been so peachy.

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Metro Caring Has Been Fighting to End Hunger for Fifty Years

By Abigail BlissSeptember 16, 2024

“Hunger is a policy choice. To prevent it, we have to invest in policies that guarantee affordable housing, adequate public benefits and thriving wages.”

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Calling All Bakers: Denver Bake Fest Returns October 5

By Abigail BlissSeptember 12, 2024

Contest registration is now open, and this year attendees will be able to sample all the entries.

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Take Your Pick: Eight Apple Orchards Near Denver to Visit This Fall

By Abigail BlissSeptember 9, 2024

Celebrate the harvest season, shop at local farm stands and pick a peck at these eight apple orchards near Denver.

A Toyota 4Runner driving down a dirt road in La Junta, marked by a "tarantula crossing" sign

Tarantula Tourism Has Put La Junta on the Map

By Abigail BlissSeptember 6, 2024

La Junta’s Tarantula Fest this weekend includes a mating-season safari.

Get Outside: Ten Breathtaking Alpine Lake Hikes in Colorado

By Abigail BlissSeptember 4, 2024

Moderate and strenuous routes with breathtaking scenery.

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TikTok-Famous Bombitas Birria Bombs Are Made by Local Mom With a Moving Story

By Abigail BlissAugust 29, 2024

The product was inspired by founder Antonette Camacho’s autistic son, whose few “safe foods” include street tacos.

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Tailgate at Red Rocks and Catch a Round-Trip Ride With This Shuttle Company

By Abigail BlissAugust 28, 2024

The shuttle stops at a complex with a dispensary, liquor store and restaurants, then rolls up to a full-blown tailgate party in the Lower South Lot.

Get Outside: Ten Great Campsites Near Denver

By Abigail BlissAugust 26, 2024

From rustic to glamping, you don’t need to go far for a little weekend outdoors getaway.

Get Outside: Ten Peaceful Places to Paddleboard in Colorado

By Abigail BlissAugust 21, 2024

Enjoy a mellow float, from reservoirs to lakes.

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Boulder-Based Astronaut Foods Has Been Making Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches for Fifty Years

By Abigail BlissAugust 13, 2024

And yes, these crisp yet creamy treats have been to space.

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Professional Skier and Ultrarunner Drew Petersen Debuts New Film in Denver

By Abigail BlissAugust 13, 2024

Drew Petersen’s near-death ski accident in 2017 caused depressive and manic episodes. In a new film, he tells how running helped make “life full” again.

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New Map Will Help Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fund Communities Lacking Recreation Access

By Abigail BlissAugust 9, 2024

Aurora, Colorado Springs and Denver have “disproportionately impacted communities” when it comes to outdoor-recreation access.

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Illegal Pete’s and Meow Wolf Partner on a Tie-Dyed Tortilla: the Portilla

By Abigail BlissJuly 29, 2024

“We seek out really fun and unexpected opportunities that you might not think of for a burrito restaurant,” says Pete Turner.

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Five Places Where You Can See Wild Horses in Colorado

By Abigail BlissJuly 17, 2024

Mustang populations in Colorado herd management areas have decreased by approximately 38 percent since 2020, but you can see them at four HMAs and one sanctuary that rescues “excess” horses displaced by the BLM.

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The Inaugural Aurora Borealis Festival Will Light Up the City of Aurora This November

By Abigail BlissJuly 10, 2024

Vivid laser shows, a mystical forest walk, luminous displays and more will be found at first-ever Aurora Borealis Festival.

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Common Harvest Colorado Is Working to Change Local Food Systems

By Abigail BlissJuly 5, 2024

The new woman, queer and trans-owned food hub aims to make local food equitable, accessible and affordable to all Coloradans.

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Get Outside: Beat the Heat at These Five Tubing Spots Near Denver

By Abigail BlissJune 21, 2024

Our list features lazy rivers to challenging rapids, and highlights nearby spots to explore.

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The Ten Best Vegan Ice Cream Options in Denver

By Abigail BlissJune 14, 2024

Discover decadent dairy-free scoops, soft-serve twists, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and more.

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Harvey Park Grille Shutters Just Four Months After Opening

By Abigail BlissJune 12, 2024

It had taken over the former Rosemary Cafe space on Sheridan Boulevard.

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The Best Father’s Day Specials in Denver

By Abigail BlissJune 7, 2024

From a bottomless barbecue brunch to fancy prix fixe menus, free beer and $5 Old Fashioneds.

Get Outside: Ten Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

By Abigail BlissMay 24, 2024

These breathtaking hikes take you to waterfalls, alpine lakes and scenic views in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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