Tag Archives: Colorado

Downtown Denver Fun: Great Urban Race is Today!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mark Plumb

Part Amazing Race, part exploring in your hometown, today is the Denver stage of the Great Urban Race.  Teams of 2 – 4 compete in an event with brain teasers, physical challenges, needle in the haystack type of clues and … Continue reading →

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Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Denver – 2012

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Mark Plumb

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick-off to summer. In Denver, that means FREE outdoor concerts that are open to the public.  Bring something to sit on and your favorite summertime bevvy to enjoy these shows. An inside tip: Arrive … Continue reading →

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Snow Sculpture Competition Opens in Breckenridge

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Mark Plumb

If you are headed up to Breckenridge this week, be sure to set aside some time to check out the 22nd annual international snow sculpture championships in Breckenridge. On the right is last years winner, a chupacabra/dragon looking sculpture created … Continue reading →

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Avalanche raise Forsberg #21 to the rafters

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Mark Plumb

I am an unashamed Peter Forsberg fan. The Colorado Avalanche retired #21 on opening night. I just finished watching the tributes and the ceremony. So good! Courtesy of Altitude TV network, here is the link to the retirement ceremony. So … Continue reading →

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IKEA opening day is IKRAZY

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Mark Plumb

Ten years ago, Krispy Kreme opened it’s first Denver area shop in south Denver near C-470 and Quebec. The traffic reports in the morning would call out the “doughnut delay.” There were lots of stories of people camping out and … Continue reading →

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The Tide is High; Let’s Go Whitewater Rafting

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mark Plumb

This weekend I was blessed to be with good friends taking a thrill ride down the Arkansas River.  The Carving Freshies crew went whitewater rafting. That’s me in the front of the Noah’s Ark raft pretty much paddling spray. This … Continue reading →

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Colorado Rockies: lots of issues…and in 1st place

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Mark Plumb

All-star shortstop Troy Tulowitski is only hitting .252, all-star left fielder Carlos Gonzalez is only hitting .236, starting center fielder and lead-off hitter Dexter Fowler leads the league with 43 strikeouts, all-star pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez has no wins in his … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Easter Service at Red Rocks!

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Mark Plumb

This is an awesome Denver tradition. The famous Red Rocks open-air amphitheater hosts one of the most awe-inspiring Easter traditions anywhere.  The amphitheater faces east, so faithful Christians are treated to an incredible view of the sunrise while in the … Continue reading →

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Wear College Gear Today: Get Free Stuff

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Mark Plumb

Today is the 6th Annual College Friday in Colorado. Coloradoans are encouraged to wear gear/logo apparel from your favorite college or university.  The intent is to show school spirit/pride and raise awareness of the importance of education to young people … Continue reading →

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Go Go Go to Tamayo

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Mark Plumb

Yesterday was 84 degrees in Denver, so the Carving Freshies crew went for the first bike ride of the season – 22.5 miles. With such a beautiful April surprise, we decided to treat ourselves to the restaurant and rooftop tequila … Continue reading →

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