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		<title>Ten Things to Do in Frisco</title>
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					<dc:creator>Abigail Bliss</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Ten Things to Do in Grand Junction</title>
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					<dc:creator>Abigail Bliss</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:22:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Colorado-National-Monument-Winter-e1772744887857.jpg" alt="Large red rock formations and pinyon pines dusted with snow at Colorado National Monument" /><p>Discover a vibrant food and wine scene, a range of outdoor activities, ancient artifacts and more in Western Colorado.</p>
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		<title>The Case for Hiking Alone</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:43:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/plum-blossom-1.jpg" alt="plum blossom" /><p>"There's nowhere I hear my thoughts as clearly as alone in the woods without cell service."</p>
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		<title>Trumped: Artist Solves a Sticky Situation for National Parks Pass</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:32:18 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Ten Best Things To Do in Evergreen</title>
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					<dc:creator>Tim Weighart</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Best Colorado State Parks to Visit in the Winter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/State-Forest-North-Michigan-Reservoir.jpg" alt="A snowy open area" /><p>There is still plenty to do in the parks once the birds migrate away and the aspen leaves have all fallen off the trees. </p>
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		<title>Measuring Colorado’s Mountains, One Hike at a Time</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:27:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/file-20251119-56-czmot.avif" alt="man measures distance from mountain top with GPS" /><p>Does Colorado have a new 14er? According to this measurement, yes.</p>
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		<title>How to Avoid the Trump-Branded 2026 National Parks Pass</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:58:09 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Nine National Monuments in Colorado Worth Visiting</title>
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					<dc:creator>Abigail Bliss</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:22:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Colorado-National-Monument.jpeg" alt="Red rock formations at Colorado National Monument" /><p>See petrified redwood stumps, ancient dinosaur bones, archaeological sites and more at these lesser-known parks. </p>
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		<title>Ten Archaeological Sites in Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Mesa-Verde-National-Park.jpeg" alt="The stone towers and kivas of Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park" /><p>Hidden canyons across the state feature cliff dwellings, rock art and other ancient artifacts.</p>
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