by Carri Wilbanks
It’s rare to find a creation as magnificent as the Red Rocks in Boulder. It mirrors a mini Garden of the Gods. The formations are stunning to look at and even more fun to explore. Hikers are welcome to climb to the top of the rocks to see exceptional views. It feels a little like […]
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Some of the most can be found at Denver’s Oldest Cemetery. A group of businessman built Riverside Cemetery in 1876 after predicting the nearby Cheesman Park Cemetery would out grow its space. By taking a tour you will hear stories that radiate from the resting ground 135 years later. You will learn about some of
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Determination from volunteers saved Denver’s oldest cemetery. When Riverside Cemetery opened in 1876 it was missing two key elements to ensure it would be looked after, an endowment and a written agreement on water rights. Years later an endowment was established but it wasn’t enough to keep up with the rate of inflation. The funds
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Determination from volunteers saved Denver’s oldest cemetery. When Riverside Cemetery opened in 1876 it was missing two key elements to ensure it would be looked after, an endowment and a written agreement on water rights. Years later an endowment was established but it wasn’t enough to keep up with the rate of inflation. The funds
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[wpvideo fr2nuuZv] “Maybe one of you will be my blind date?” That’s a daring question to ask a group of people you just met, but what guy could turn down Renee Amber’s beauty and charm? She plays Mimi in the improvisational comedy “Blind Date.” Situated in a Parisian café, she quickly reveals she has been waiting
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Living Social Adventures splash excitement on the palette of life. The adventure side is an addition to an online website, Living Social, that offers screaming daily deals. Th e company acquired Urban Escapes last fall to offer “better idea” actives. Living Social Adventures took off to bring wild deals to cities where people jump on the
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Gorillas overtook the streets of Denver—again. It’s part of the Denver Gorilla Run, a furry 5k race that starts at the Wynkoop Brewery. For the 8th annual event over 1,200 participants went bananas by wearing a complete gorilla costume. Each year the energy soars higher, the costumes become more elaborate and creative and the number
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We have all carved pumpkins, but why? The tradition of carving pumpkins started in Ireland. Irish people carved all sorts of veggies like turnips, gourds, pears and potatoes. Burning lumps of coal were placed inside the lanterns and were eventually replaced by candles. They illuminated windows from October 31st to sunset the next day to
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Don’t let the fun atmosphere surrounding Fright Fest fool you, come nightfall the fun combines with terror. During the day guests are welcome to trick or treat, watch and participate in shows and enter costume contests. After the sun sets zombies,ghouls and monsters lurk through the park. Four horrifically haunted houses and entertaining live shows will
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