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Lincoln Hills was a retreat in the mountains west of Denver, created in the early 1900s for Black American families to spend time in the outdoors. An exhibit at History Colorado in Denver explores the importance of this resort during an era of segregation. As Colorado celebrates its 150th birthday year – we explore this fascinating piece of the state’s history.

Howelsen Hill is a small ski area in Steamboat Springs – just a fraction of the size of Colorado’s largest ski resorts. But it’s had an outsized impact on the state’s ski culture, and it's been the training ground for many Olympians since it opened in 1915. As part of our weeklong look at the people and places that shaped Colorado, hear about Howelsen Hill and its founder, Carl Howelsen.

It’s an unusual sight west of Fort Collins, in areas scarred by the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome wildfires: Several artificial beaver dams are helping to restore wetlands damaged by the blazes. We talk to a Colorado State University researcher about how – and why – the manmade beaver dams help to heal that ecosystem.

Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most popular musicals ever. A new stage production in Boulder feels especially powerful in the wake of an anti-Semitic attack that happened in Boulder last summer. We hear from the Boulder rabbi who’s playing the lead role in the show’s final, sold-out performances this weekend.

If you’ve taken your kid to see Santa at a local mall, or hosted Santa at your work party, you may have wondered where that Santa learned his magic. There’s a good chance they trained at the Professional Santa Claus School, based here in Colorado. The school’s founder says they’ve trained thousands of Santas over the past four decades.

Traveling during the holidays can be a stressful experience. And it’s not just the crowds – research shows the noise of a busy airport like DIA can add to travelers’ anxiety levels. Which is why Denver airport officials have launched an effort to turn down the noise.

A lot of us in Colorado can’t wait to head to the mountains to ski or snowboard. But hitting the slopes can be a lot more fun – and easier on your body – if you do some simple exercises or stretches before your first runs of the season. A sports medicine expert helps you get ready for ski season.

A Swiss company is working to develop a futuristic transportation technology right here in Colorado. The Hyperloop would whisk materials – or people – between cities through giant metal tubes at speeds of several hundred miles per hour. And the company just completed a successful trial run at their test track in Pueblo.

Proponents of Colorado’s wolf restoration program have a tangible way to show off their support while driving. It’s a specialty license plate that reads “Born to Be Wild.” The money it generates helps provide ranchers with nonlethal tools to keep wolves from preying on their livestock. And so far the license plate has been a success – even in places that said “no” to wolves at the ballot box.

A leading conservation organization says owls need a little help along the Front Range– and they've created a program to get Colorado homeowners involved in the effort. The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies wants residents to build boxes in their backyards where owls can live. Find out why, and how people are getting involved.