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Higher density housing highlighted in Fort Collins Midtown Plan
News | 11 hours agoWith construction on the Mason Street Corridor, MAX Transit and upcoming mall makeover, comes plans to renew Fort Collins. While students may be interested in what Fort Collins will begin to look like, the big question is what will student housing look like? The City of Fort Collins is seeking public opinion on a draft [...]
REI helps you master paddle boarding
Life | 22 hours agoKeeping in shape for your favorite winter sport doesn’t have to be hard, paddle boarding is a way to use the same muscles used for skiing and snowboarding. Kelly Huffman’s article on Stand Up Paddle Boarding on REI gives tips and tricks to mastering this summertime adventure. “Since you’re standing at your full height, you’ll [...]
National Geographic writer prepares for climbing Denali
Life | 23 hours agoPreparing to climb the highest peak in North America, Max Lowe highlights the gear and mentality that he needs to prepare for his journey up the 20,328 foot mountain on his National Geographic “Climbing Denali” blog post. “With an average of 20 days needed spent on the mountain to gain the summit and return to [...]
Cost of college tuition out of control
Opinion | 1 day agoThis coming school year we are all in for a surprise with a 9 percent tuition increase which brings the cost of tuition up to $7,494 for the fall and spring semesters of the 2014 school year. Rate increases are a problem seen with all colleges. In the last 13 years, tuition at CU has [...]
2013 Colorado Brewers’ Festival: “It’s not just a drunk fest”
A & E | 1 day agoIt’s that time of year again. Wine drinkers beware; brewers have been fermenting more than 80 Colorado beers for the June 22 and 23, 2013 Brewers’ Festival, soon to take over the Civic Center area with local beer, food and music. Beginning at LaPorte Avenue and Mason Street, more than 40 Colorado breweries such as [...]
Outdoor safety tips
News | 1 day agoMost of us love the outdoors and we can all probably recall a time where someone got injured while enjoying the beautiful Colorado country side. In an effort to prevent injuries this summer we’ve compiled a list of outdoor safety tips. Patrick Love of the Poudre Fire Authority provided some suggestions to keep yourself and [...]
The Denver Nuggets have learned it’s always about the money
Sports | 1 day agoIn one week, the Denver Nuggets successfully blew up their franchise. What was once a clear image of the franchise’s bright future is now an unfinished puzzle that is missing a few major pieces. There are three keys every NBA franchise needs to sell tickets: a proven General Manager, a winning Head Coach and a [...]
Fort Collins single mom pursues her love for fashion
Features | 1 day agoSewing, fashion and design constantly fill Alexa Vasquez’s thoughts and dreams. But, that’s not all that’s on her mind. She is also thinking about the three nights a week she bartends at Mo Jeaux’s Bar and Grill, the homework she has to complete for her business classes, the home-based business she wants to move to [...]
City of Fort Collins plans to add 30 miles to trail system
News | 2 days agoFort Collins residents itching for an early morning jog or a late evening bike ride can currently choose from 32 miles of paved, hard-surface trails and more than 30 miles of natural areas and paths. In the next 15 to 25 years, 30 additional miles will be added to that selection. Many of these additions [...]
Lory Student Center construction fully underway at CSU
News | 2 days agoRams on campus this summer are being faced with some drastic changes when it comes to CSU’s homebase for students: the Lory Student Center. Full renovation of LSC Central, the portion of the building between the LSC Theatre and former Off-Campus Life office, is now underway according to Doni Luckutt, director of marketing for Colab, [...]
Acrobat Nik Wallenda to make history with unharnessed tightrope walk across Grand Canyon
Life | 2 days agoTightrope walking is not just for the circus anymore. Seventh-generation acrobat Nik Wallenda plans to become the first man to traverse the Grand Canyon by tightrope this weekend – without any safety gear – Outside magazine’s Scott Rosenfield reports. “Last year, Wallenda completed a similar feat across the Niagara Falls, but was forced to wear a [...]
The beginner’s guide to hiking fourteeners
Life | 2 days agoJust like snowboarding and skiing, hiking a fourteener is something a Coloradoan must do, simply because they live in Colorado. The “Higher Ground” article in 5280 explains that Colorado is home to 54 fourteeners and over 140 hiking routes. This state has much to offer for the rookie hiker and those that are most experienced. [...]
Camping in New York City: Yes, it’s possible
Life | 2 days agoWhen someone says “New York City,” what comes to mind? Skyscrapers, noise, crowded streets, the Statue of Liberty. Definitely not camping – but that’s exactly what Conde Nast’s Daily Traveler is encouraging folks to do. “There’s a side of New York that plenty of tourists don’t think about—the natural side. And the best way to [...]
UPDATE: Big Meadows Fire burns 604 acres, 75 percent contained
News | 2 days agoUpdate 6/17 10:25 a.m. According to Fire Information Officer Bill Kight, the Big Meadows Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park is currently burning at 604 acres with 75 percent containment. No injuries or accidents have been reported but one firefighter on the line did experience a medical emergency. Authorities did not have any further information [...]
Northern Colorado one of the best places to hike and booze
Life | 2 days ago“The good news is that wineries, microbreweries and craft distilleries are popping up all over the place – the discerning hiker can find good stuff within striking distance of almost any trailhead these days,” Holland writes. Luckily for us here in Fort Collins, Northern Colorado makes Holland’s list of the four best places to “hike [...]
Colorado State Surplus Tent Sale has a successful turnout
News | 3 days agoColorado State University Surplus Tent Sale had another successful sale Saturday and Sunday, with over 3,000 people in attendance. Jake Drenth, Surplus Property manager, was pleased to have over $21,000 in sales on Saturday alone. “It has been a great success, we have had a lot of people from the community come out and we [...]
Budweiser clydesdales clomp through Old Town
Life | 4 days agoCrowds gathered on the corner of S. College Avenue and Mulberry Street today, June 15, as the famous Budweiser clydesdales unloaded from three trailers. With a total of eight horses unloaded and hooked up to the Budweiser wagon, they headed down College Avenue into Old Town, Fort Collins with several cases of beer loaded up [...]
Fort Collins Events: June 20-23
A & E | 4 days agoJune 20: Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live Concert Series, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Old Town Square, Fort Collins Katie Glassman plays gypsy, western swing style music at the Old Town Square Stage Thursday night. Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live Concert Series occurs every Thursday evening in Old Town Square through August 8. June 21, [...]
Ben and Jerry’s Concert Draws Crowd Despite Rain
A & E | 5 days agoAs part of the Ben and Jerry’s FAC Concert Series, Lexi Shaney drew in a crowd despite the rain. Crowds stood beneath the trees and awnings in Old Town Square to listen to the indie singer song writer. The concert series is free and in Old Town Square on Fridays through Aug. 30. Logan Martinez [...]
Black Forest Fire labeled most destructive in Colorado history
News | 6 days agoEl Paso County is currently fighting the most destructive wild fire in Colorado history. According to reports from the El Paso County PIO, as of 10 a.m. Thursday morning, 360 homes are lost. “[There are] 1,205 homes unaffected, 14 partially damaged, 79 unverified, 360 homes completely lost,” El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa announced via the county’s twitter [...]
Happy Father’s Day
Life | 6 days agoI love my father with all of my heart, but there are some moments when he acts like a complete crazy person. Nevertheless, growing up with him as my dad has opened my world up to some pretty hilarious experiences, and since Father’s Day is coming up, I thought I’d share some of those experiences [...]
Glamping gives glampers the luxury glampsite every lazy camper desires
Life | 6 days agoThe days of pitching a tent, cooking with charcoal, and finding a bush may be in the past for modern campers. “Glamping” is among us, according to Michael Finney of San Francisco’s ABC7 affiliate. “Glamping (glam or glamor camping) as some call it, is about enjoying all the comforts of home in the great outdoors,” [...]
Fresh CSU Rams attend 2013 First-Year Student Orientation
News | 6 days agoEvery summer Colorado State University conducts dozens of freshman orientation sessions. Hundreds of students invade Fort Collins everyday for their 2-day sessions, where they are introduced to their classmates and professors . The program also gives the new students an opportunity to register for classes.
Four stargazing hot spots to cool down
Life | 1 week agoTime to take a romantic trip to the outdoors. While the hot summer haze seems less than romantic, once the sun sets, the bright speckles that cross the night sky change things. Yes, stargazing is old as the tests of time but is unmatched by other romantic outings. Here is a list of some of [...]
Summer’s Streetmosphere: free, live entertainment
A & E | 1 week agoFORT COLLINS, Colo. — Streetmosphere, performing all over Old Town Fort Collins, returns for another round of spontaneous summer entertainment, providing everything from dance routines to live music, all for free. Streetmosphere provides an outlet for talented artists of any medium to present their work in the open This free event is every Friday from [...]
City of Fort Collins proposes plan for Midtown area
News | 1 week agoOpen for public review, the Fort Collins Midtown area draft plan was recently completed and is now looking for feedback from Fort Collins residents. The Midtown area is made up of South College Avenue, running from south of Prospect to Harmony, as well as extending west to the Mason Corridor and east in the Foothills [...]
CSU surplus sale kicks off this weekend
News | 1 week agoSummer signals a time for garage sales to start setting up and first-year, residence hall students to move out. Colorado State Surplus Property, for the second summer, is making the best of both. Responsible for determining the usability and life of items the university no longer needs, Surplus Property will host the second-annual Tent Sale [...]
CSU’s ASAP rebounds with expected sold out Macklemore concert
A & E | 1 week agoOn the first day of ticket sales, ASAP sold over 5,500 tickets to the upcoming fall concert featuring Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and they couldn’t be more excited. “We are so incredibly excited about this show,” said Kebrina Chirdon, an ASAP event programmer. “We are feeling wonderfully about this year’s results thus far.” On Tuesday [...]
CSU’s Colton Iverson drastically improves NBA Draft stock
Sports | 1 week agoColton Iverson, a graduated center from Colorado State University, is attracting scouts from nearly every team in the National Basketball Association, according to his agent. Iverson said he is showcasing his talents around the league, proving a Big 10 transfer to the Mountain West can actually improve his draft stock. “I knew I would have [...]