Longest Lunar Eclipse In A Century and “Blood Moon” Coming July 27-28 The night of July 27th will bring the longest lunar eclipse in the 21st century! This “Blood Moon” will only be visible in the Eastern Hemisphere, with the total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes. The partial eclipse, the process of the moon moving in and out of Earth’s shadow, will last 3 hours and 55 minutes. A lunar […] Jenah MacGrain | July 25, 2018 0 Comments
The “Destroying Angel” Mushroom Found in Aurora, CO A deadly mushroom called the Destroying Angel, or “Fool’s Mushroom”, was recently discovered in Aurora, CO. The mushroom, spotted by local Larzarus Bell in a yard in his neighborhood, is the first deadly fungus found in the area. The mushroom had only been found 8 times before, south of Castle Rock. Colorado Mycologist Linnea Gillman confirmed the find as the […] Jenah MacGrain | July 23, 2018 1 Comment
Why is Seattle’s Orca Whale Population Dwindling? Pods of Orca whales that are famous for appearing in Puget Sound, WA are disappearing at an alarming rate. The pods, named J, K, and L,m normally see 4 or 5 calves born each year, however in the last 3 years not a single calf has been born. The Seattle whales are seeing a 30-year low in population numbers, with […] Jenah MacGrain | July 13, 2018 0 Comments
The First Fully Solar-Powered Ski Area: Wolf Creek, CO Wolf Creek Ski Area, located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, has recently become the first ski area in the US (and potentially the world) to run purely on solar energy. The resort has been a leader in sustainable business practices for the past 11 years. Wolf Creek hails as one of the snowiest resorts in Colorado, and draws this solar energy […] Jenah MacGrain | July 11, 2018 11 Comments
Turn Your Smartphone Into A Satellite Messenger With BivyStick Jenah MacGrain | July 8, 2018 42 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Matthew Shelters’ Body Found Near Soda Creek Outside of Steamboat, CO The body of a man, believed to be 38 year-old Matthew Shelters, was found Wednesday on a bank of Soda Creek just outside of Steamboat, CO. Missing for more than two months, Shelters was last seen around 12:20 AM on April 24th leaving the Back Door Grill on Oak Street. Cari Hermacinski, a Routt County Commissioner, found the body while exploring […] Jenah MacGrain | July 6, 2018 0 Comments
Keeping Your Dog Safe In The Backcountry | The Fido Pro Airlift Pack Colorado man Paul Hoskinson created a new essential piece of equipment for dog owners who also happen to be outdoor enthusiasts- the Fido Pro Airlift. This product is a hammock-style backpack that is packable and lightweight, and allows the owner to safely carry their dog out of a bad situation. Hoskinson came up with the idea after a close call […] Backcountry Jenah MacGrain | July 3, 2018 0 Comments
Beartooth Basin, MT Aims to Run on 100% Biodiesel Beartooth Basin, a summer ski area in Montana, has been operating off of a diesel generator since the 1960s and is aiming to be the first ski area in North America to be powered 100% by biodiesel. The biodiesel, a cleaner-burning renewable alternative to regular diesel, will be provided by Full Circle Biofuels out of Bozeman, MT. The idea came […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | June 30, 2018 0 Comments
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