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As fall creeps in, it’s time to step out and see Colorado’s colors. Leaf peeping season is upon us, and there are spots across Northern Colorado where you can enjoy the scenery.
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Courtesy Frank KeeslingMost years, the Dillon Water Taxi ferries passengers across the largest reservoir in Summit County. But the severe drought this summer made that work impossible. So the water taxi’s captain launched a new business to make ends meet. -
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A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service memo, signed by Director Brian Nesvik, is the latest of the Trump administration's steps to remove regulations outlined by the Endangered Species Act. -
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Breckenridge hopes the new system alleviates congestion from fall leaf tourism, which can concentrate visitors on a handful of trails or roads.
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