Dan England
Summit Daily News
Greeley, CO, United States
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Skating in the wild used to be a hard “no.” Now some Colorado parks are allowing it.
After an especially nippy weekend in December 2021 turned the lake at Eleven Mile State Park into something resembling a polished glass table, Kelli Lewis felt a tickle from her days playing hockey. Lewis, the... → Read More
“Fat, Black and Gettin It”: The unexpected influence of Colorado’s outdoor TikTok star Nelson Holland
Nelson Holland battles negative thoughts all the time, so much so that they’re liable to knock his sizable frame to the ground. When he feels this way, Holland goes to his favorite spot, the Rocky... → Read More
University High marching band earns berth in state competition
Clark Goering’s band students seemed confused, even a little hurt. Who was this guy yelling at them so much? → Read More
Colorado’s outdoors offers a kind of therapy. But it’s not a magic pill.
COLORADO — Spring, a time when the bluebirds sing — maybe on your shoulder — and the sun cracks the worst of winter’s cold and the air smells like life, can be a time of darkness... → Read More
Meet Colorado’s ultrarunning, Coors-chugging TikTok star
When you go through his TikTok account, Michael Mitchell could be held up as an example of what happens when you spend too much time at high altitude. The videos show him carrying his slim,... → Read More
Colorado’s outdoor industry knows it could be much more inclusive. Here’s how it plans to get everyone outside.
DENVER — More than ever, the outdoor industry acknowledges that there’s a large — and growing — population that doesn’t feel included, and it’s a diverse group of all colors, sizes and challenges. This may... → Read More
Where to go snow tubing in Colorado
Much like Las Vegas resorts, ski resorts want to offer complete packages. And now, tubing is considering one of the main attractions. → Read More
New frontiers in treatment: Patients seek holistic approach to wellness
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — You might shake your head at Kris Rowse’s sound vibration room, the one full of 17 gongs that play a musical note attuned to the vibration of a specific planet or asteroid,... → Read More
The best places to find wildflowers in Colorado this summer
Looking for the best wildflower hikes in Colorado? We've got a list, stretching from Crested Butte to Vail. → Read More
Ditch campgrounds. Here’s your basic guide to dispersed camping in Colorado.
Thinking about dispersed camping in Colorado? Here are the basic rules to follow, resources available and where to pitch a tent. → Read More
Where to see bald eagles during their annual winter visit to Colorado
Even if the Broncos had made the playoffs this year, they wouldn’t have had as good of a comeback story as the bald eagle. Our national symbol was once withered by the pesticide DDT — there were only about 10 nesting pairs in Colorado in the 1970s, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.… → Read More
5 incredibly wacky winter races that would only happen in Colorado
Looking for something to do in Colorado during the winter? Try skijoring, snowshoeing or another one of these wacky winter races. → Read More
Where to go stargazing in Colorado, from parks to small towns
Looking for where to go stargazing in Colorado? We've got a list of some of the best dark sky locations across the state. → Read More
Colorado’s snowpack delivered an epic ski season. Now it’s rafters’ turn — even if they’re a little nervous
Colorado’s snowpack is reaching historic proportions this spring, and that leaves fans of whitewater excited — and a bit nervous. Last year’s slim snowpack threatened to run river rafting companies out of business, especially in southern Colorado, where rafters were left scrounging for trickles of water. This year, enthusiasts see opportunity, as all rivers look… → Read More
Your guide to understanding avalanches in Colorado after this winter got off to a dangerous start
Winter got off to a dangerous start in Colorado after two people died in avalanches. Experts urge people to take classes and precautions. → Read More
The 10 best places to go sledding near Denver, Boulder and beyond
As the snow finally starts to drop in Colorado, here are the best sledding hills, thanks to exhaustive research (thanks, Google!) and many reader reviews. → Read More
Where to see bald eagles during their annual winter visit to Colorado
We have a few suggestions on established spots to look for bald eagles, followed by some general tips on finding them on your own. → Read More
A bad winter means ice fishers need to head to the mountains
Colorado's high country is a place for skiing, snowshoeing and tubing, and now, at least this winter, it's the only place to go ice fishing. → Read More
What you need to know if you’re looking to start fat biking this winter
If you're curious about fat biking, or downright interested, here's a few things that will help you get started. → Read More
Post-Thanksgiving hikes for every family member, from the fitness gurus to the Instagram obsessed
We can't help you with your relatives during Thanksgiving dinner, but we can help you find the perfect hike that matches their personalities. → Read More