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Graveyard at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Washington, NC. Source: Washington Haunted Historic Ghost Walk
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Why You Should Take A Local Ghost Walk

October 31, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor You know that local ghost walk or downtown haunted tour notice you see each year? The one you ignore because you already know your own town. Or, you don’t believe in […]

Adalatherium illustration. Source: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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Research Team Led by Denver, CO Museum Curator Announces Discovery of “Crazy Beast”

April 30, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

International Team of Researchers, Led by David Krause of Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Discover 66 Million Year Old ‘Crazy Beast’ — Blockbuster discovery of a bizarre opossum-sized mammal that lived among dinosaurs,massive crocodiles, […]

Colorado 2019 suicide statistics. Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/PRnewswire
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Suicide Prevention Advocates Gather in Denver, CO on Feb. 26

February 25, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the seventh leading cause of death in Colorado. On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, advocates from the […]

Morbidly obese Asiatic Black Bear, Dillan, being moved into The Wild Animal Sanctuary veterinary clinic for medical evaluation and treatment. Source: The Wild Animal Sanctuary
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Morbidly Obese Asiatic Black Bear Finds New Life at Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary

January 27, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

After a standoff lasting months and involving multiple organizations, Asiatic Black Bear, Dillan, finally arrived at his new lifelong home at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado — a move expected to add years to […]

Source: The Art Students League of Denver, Colorado
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The Art Students League of Denver, CO Opens “The Plasticene” Exhibition on Jan 31

January 10, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  On Friday, January 31, 2020, the Art Students League of Denver will launch “The Plasticene,” an exhibition that examines the nature of plastic through its wildly varied presence in art. The exhibition will run […]

Coyote rescued from Iowa roadside zoo shown in The Wild Animal Sanctuary on Dec. 19, 2019. Source: Kent Drotar, The Wild Animal Sanctuary
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Iowa Roadside Zoo Animals Living in Deplorable Conditions Given New Life at Colorado Sanctuary

December 19, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Following an Iowa judge’s ruling that a private, roadside zoo be closed and its exotic animals removed due to “deplorable” conditions, several of the animals are finding new life at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. On December […]

More than 400 homeless in Denver received new winter coats from Knights of Columbus Council 539 in Lincoln Memorial Park. Source: Knights of Coumbus
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Knights of Columbus Distribute Coats to Denver Homeless

November 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

New coats given out as part of organization’s Faith in Action initiatives More than 400 homeless received new winter coats from Knights of Columbus Council 539 on November 20, 2019 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Denver, Colorado. […]

The Grey Area News CO crew (The Banks Family) at the 2019 Haunted Field of Screams, Thornton, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks
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REVIEW: Thornton, Colorado “Haunted Field of Screams” 2019

September 30, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

By Nicole Banks We have been fortunate to cover this event for the past four years, and the haunted attractions get better every year. This year’s Haunted Field of Screams kept up with last year’s […]

Source: Cristina Palombo, Maize in the City
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A Maze of Fun Awaits at Colorado “Maize in the City” this Season

September 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On Saturday, September 28, 2019, Maize in the City (MITC), voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, will open for the 2019 season. Built into a 40-acre corn field, MITC is a convenient, fun, rural fall event […]

Source: Cristina Palombo, Haunted Field of Screams
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Colorado’s Largest Scream Park, Haunted Field of Screams, Opens Sept. 27

September 9, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The scream park features four contrasting attractions for one price On Friday, September 27, 2019 the Haunted Field of Screams, Colorado’s largest scream park, opens for the 2019 season. Built into a 40-acre corn field, […]

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The Strange-ness: Colorado Movies-on-Mattresses Event Goes Wrong, Then Goes Viral

August 20, 2019 Kay Whatley

Been to an outdoor movie lately?  Your town’s movie event likely didn’t get national attention like The Bed Cinema’s event in Denver, Colorado this week. Set up as four days of movie-watching on comfy air […]

Empathy Museum exhibit, A Mile in My Shoes, will be in Denver, Colorado August 2019. Courtesy of the Biennial of the Americas.
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Empathy Museum’s “A Mile in My Shoes” Comes to Denver, Colorado in August

July 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Interactive exhibition launching in downtown Denver on August 9, 2019 encourages visitors to step into a stranger’s shoes The 2019 Biennial of the Americas Festival, in partnership with Riverfront Park Community Foundation, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, and I […]

A big cat runs freely. Source: The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Colorado.
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Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary Named “2019 Top-rated Nonprofit”

May 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On May 3, 2019, The Wild Animal Sanctuary announced that it has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Wild Animal Sanctuary provides […]

Wounded Warrior Project Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
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Wounded Warriors Make Meaningful Connections in the Colorado Snow

March 7, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Army veteran Chad Hamrick has enjoyed skiing throughout his life. But he really wanted to give snowboarding a shot, “to relate to my teenage sons who board.” He had a chance to learn and connect with other […]

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Spreading Mister Rogers’ Legacy in the Mile High City

February 26, 2019 Kay Whatley

America’s friendliest neighbor, Fred Rogers, may be gone, but his legacy lives on through Dr. Dana Winters’ work at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. As Director of Simple Interactions and Academic Programs and […]

Logo of Cornerstone Botanicals, Fort Collins, Colorado
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“Shark Tank” Star to Tout Colorado Company’s Hemp Products

January 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Cornerstone Botanicals, an innovative Colorado-based company focused on the production of hemp oil products with cannabidiol (CBD), announces the commencement of a direct response television (DRTV) media campaign partnered with “Shark Tank” Star Kevin Harrington’s As Seen On […]

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The Strange-ness: New Cookie Dough Safe to Eat Raw

January 12, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Colorado-based Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough recently announces the launch of its edible cookie dough that’s safe to eat raw or baked. The plant-based cookie dough “is better for you while tasting just like your classic favorites without […]

Loveland, Colorado The Sweetheart City. Source: The Loveland Chamber of Commerce
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Loveland, Colorado’s Valentine Re-mailing Deadline is Approaching

January 4, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Share the Love this Valentine’s Day With a Valentine from the Nation’s Sweetheart City The Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visit Loveland unveiled the official 2019 Loveland, Colorado valentine card and cachet (the seal stamped […]

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Dog Food Recalled Due to Elevated Vitamin D Levels, Potential to Cause Renal Failure

December 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Following a recall by Sunshine Mills, Inc., King Soopers announced it has removed from sale Abound Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dog food produced by the supplier sold in King Soopers and City Market stores, located in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. […]

A luminescent mushroom patch from the forest within "Natura Obscura". Photo: Heather Longway. Source: Blake Communications
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Colorado: An Immersive Arts Experience, Natura Obscura, Opens Jan. 11

December 5, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Museum of Outdoor Arts and Prismajic feature 25 Colorado-based artists in this self-guided exploration through a surrealist forest Natura Obscura, an immersive arts experience featuring more than 30 Colorado-based artists and creatives, opens at the […]

So many pumpkins from which to choose at Maize in the City. Photo: Nicole Banks
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Maize in the City Review: Awesome Family Farm Fun

October 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Nicole Banks This has been the third year we have participated in the Maize in the City special media day. We went with a group, ages ranging from 7-19. All participated in the festivities, […]

Haunted Field of Screams 2018, Thornton, Colorado. Photo: Anisa Banks
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Haunted Field of Screams 2018 Review: A Creepy-good Attraction

October 3, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Anisa Banks, Student/Reviewer We have been fortunate to come to the Haunted Field of Screams in Thornton, Colorado for the past three years, and it never seems to disappoint. The three haunted attractions are […]

Source: Maize in the City, Thornton, Colorado
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Fall for Family Fun at Maize in the City this Season

September 17, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, the rural fall event opens September 28 On Friday, September 28, 2018, Maize in the City (MITC), voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, will open for the 2018 season. Built into a 40-acre […]

Source: Haunted Field of Screams, Thornton, Colorado
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Haunted Field of Screams Transforms in to an All-New Scream Park for the 2018 Season

September 17, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Featuring four contrasting attractions, the park opens September 21 On Friday, September 21, 2018, the Haunted Field of Screams (HFOS) opens as an all-new scream park for the 2018 season. Built into a 40-acre corn […]

Female black bear prior to poaching case. Source: Carolina Parks and Wildlife
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeking Public’s Help in Bear Poaching Case

June 29, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person, or people, responsible for shooting a large female black bear that was found dead on June 20, 2018, in Idledale, Colorado, which is a […]

A photo from the inaugural Goat Yoga session at the Denver County Fair. Source: denvercountyfair.org
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The Strange-ness: Attempt to Set Guinness World Record for Goat Yoga

May 31, 2018 Kay Whatley

As part of the 2018 Denver County Fair in Denver, Colorado, the Goat Yoga Session will include an “official attempt” at the world record for largest Goat Yoga session. This second-annual Goat Yoga session will begin July […]

Source: US Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Honors Colorado and Michigan Libraries for Service to Blind Readers

May 17, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) at the Library of Congress will honor two of its cooperating libraries for their outstanding service in 2017 to readers who are visually or […]

Hug Huddle artist Stuart Semple. Source: DPAC
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Artist Plans “Hug Huddle” Art Event in London and Denver

March 13, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Do you feel like you could use a hug? How about a hug that connects people across the globe? On Monday, March 26, 2018, British artist Stuart Semple is inviting the public […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: November 2019

December 18, 2019

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

Tahka hand warmer in use with SmartPhone. Source: Mina Mais, KickStarter
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The Strange-ness: Redesigned Hand Warmer is Muff for SmartPhone Users

January 5, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Photographs of a SmartPhone-protective hand warmer continues to be shared on social media years after its KickStarter campaign ended. Although the product was not funded, it’s unique look continues to draw […]

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