Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an icon in itself; a place beloved by Coloradans and live music fans from all over the world alike. But, it could have looked a lot different than the venue we know today had some people gotten their way over the years. And I ll speak for most of us when I say that it s
probably a good thing the rock formation was left.
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John Brisben Walker is the man behind developing much of the Denver area. According to Morrison History, in the late 1800s, Walker purchased lots near the current location of Union Station, and made Denver s first amusement park, and held Denver s first rodeo. He later purchased land in Morrison, which became Red Rocks Park. In the early 1900s, the natural amphitheater was said to be acoustically perfect, and the actual amphitheater that we have now opened in June of 1941.
How Red Rocks ALMOST Became a Mount Rushmore and a Sphinx
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an icon in itself; a place beloved by Coloradans and live music fans from all over the world alike. But, it could have looked a lot different than the venue we know today had some people gotten their way over the years. And I ll speak for most of us when I say that it s
probably a good thing the rock formation was left.
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John Brisben Walker is the man behind developing much of the Denver area. According to Morrison History, in the late 1800s, Walker purchased lots near the current location of Union Station, and made Denver s first amusement park, and held Denver s first rodeo. He later purchased land in Morrison, which became Red Rocks Park. In the early 1900s, the natural amphitheater was said to be acoustically perfect, and the actual amphitheater that we have now opened in June of 1941.
Single-Use Plastic Bags to Become Banned Across Colorado
Denver recently implemented a ten-cent fee for using single-use plastic bags and now the Governor has signed a bill that will make that statewide.
It s House Bill 21-1162, and it s now official, though it won t go into effect until January 1, 2023. According to The Denver Post, Governor Polis signed the bill into law on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
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Have you already started to bring your own canvas bag to the grocery store? You may want to begin getting yourself used to idea unless you re willing to pay ten cents for each plastic bag they need to use to bag up your groceries.
A Grand Junction bar/restaurant will be closing up shop for the next ten days. Don t worry, they re not going anywhere.
Handlebar Tap House at 417 Monument Road will be closed to the public through July 17, 2021. Why the closure?
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Where Did They Go?
Handlebar Tap House hasn t gone anywhere. They re closing for ten days for renovations. A Facebook post from July 6, 2021 reads:
Closed up shop for the next 10 days. We are very grateful for how much support everyone has shown. It is our hope that the renovations help us supersede our service. We look forward to seeing you all back July 17th!
What do you do when the temperatures sour in Colorado? Stay inside in the cool air? That s no fun. Escape to one of these cool Colorado locations.
During the dog days of summer in Colorado, temperatures around the state can exceed 100-degrees Fahrenheit. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Colorado was 114-degrees in Las Animas on July 13, 1933.
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Colorado Plains Temperatures
On Colorado s eastern plains, temperatures can far exceed the 100-degree mark. The area is barren with hardly any trees or shaded areas. This is also the area where some of the most severe weather can happen in Colorado. Tornados, hail storms, and blowing wind are very common in the area.