This Is Colorado

A break from the norm as Mike & Steph have a few drinks, explain the current situation and why things will be a bit different for the next year, and a re-cap of some of our favorite episodes over the last 3 years. NSFW for sure, lots of color in this one.

Well we walked this one in a bit, no lie. But we had fun like always. Listen and you will know: how many people in the Colorado Mountains are going to survive the next human crisis, why CDOT should use the blockchain, how Mt. Evans got it's name and what it was called before that, what you can expect on a trip up the scenic byway, and a fun drinking game to keep you hydrated. Show notes will be available on the web page as always http://www.ThisIsColorado.net 

What is Colorado like in November? What activities can you look forward too? What is the weather like and can you ski or snowboard?  Find out the answers to this and more on our culture, how we dress, what kind of money we make and how long our average commute is. We describe a few shows we've been to lately and how we stack up against other Coloradans, all 5.68 Million of them. Show notes at ThisIsColorado.net/Colorado-Average

The Art of Survival, a distribution by Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks & Wildlife. Hunters Safety Course, Selling Amazon T-shirts, Bed & Breakfast, Classic movies @ Harkins, Stats https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-podcast-consumer-2017/ ,  Top 1% earns $34,000 annually https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/050615/are-you-top-one-percent-world.asp Rescue of TX couple Find more at http://www.ThisIsColorado.net 

What do you know about Colorado's underground places? Did you know Red Rocks has one? How about Downtown Denver? Find out all the details, including floating heads and treasure. Full show notes here: ThisIsColorado.net/Colorado-Underground  

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Find out how to publicly shame people who disrespect Colorado nature, a current scheme to rip off Colorado River water, and all you ever wanted to know about how Coloradan’s get their water supply. We also have a new book available on Amazon called “Colorado 101” in addition to two new sponsors JLawCreations.etsy.com and EstheticsByElena.com , use our offer code “This Is Colorado” for 20% your first transaction. Thanks in advance for your support of our show, we love doing it for you!

Come find out what this amazing cooking school is all about. How it came to be, who runs it, and why. We encourage you to try it out yourself! Also some interesting information about potatoes. Listen to find out why we were curious about them. Show notes page: http://www.thisiscolorado.net/taste-of-peru-cooking-school http://www.tasteofperucookingschool.com 

In this episode we discover a river front adventure park, freed nipples and learn about the ski history of Colorado. Find out about a swing that tosses you out 40 ft over a river, not so scary woman parts, and the 10th Mountain Division's influence on the ski industry.  Sources:  http://brownscanyonadventurepark.com/  . Free the nipples!  Colorado Ski History  http://www.skimuseum.net   

Season 2 Episode 2 Early Colorado Notables Our new e-book (expanded), T-shirts now available, 17 Epic Things to do in Colorado That You've Never Thought of     Record Temperatures , Freezing Frost , Trifecta Astronomy Stuff Zebulon Pike’s Adventure (Colorado’s Colorful Characters)  page 1 Two Notable Stray Dog Graves (I Never Knew That About Colorado) page 170 These were some of the laws (I Never Knew That About Colorado) page 57 Colorado’s Worthy Women (Colorado’s Colorful Characters) Page 91 Julia Holmes and Katherine Lee Bates

We tried to have a field trip and failed, so instead you get to learn about current avalanche survival tips and how prostitutes in the late 1800's and early 1900's lived and worked. Not suitable for work or kids, but information you won't want to miss! Our new e-book Boulder History Museum & Dark Horse Denver Post Article Avalanches and how to survive them Avalanche equipment Avalanche Class Six Racy Madams of Colorado by Caroline Bancroft (Picked up from Black & Read in Arvada) Colorado Ghost Town of Gilman (Shout out to Amber for the heads up!) “Colorado Ghost Towns, Past & Present” by Robet L. Brown Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilman,_Colorado Source: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/03/03/minturn-residents-fight-plan-that-would-put-homes-on-meadow-mountain/ Source: http://www.alternet.org/story/148327/how_19th_century_prostitutes_were_among_the_freest,_wealthiest,_most_educated_women_of_their_time Source: https://www.trivia-library.com/b/prostitution-biography-of-madam-mattie-

Join us today as we discover a town time almost forgot, twice. Murder, potential explosions and crappy water supply couldn't keep this town down, and it's within 20 minutes of the big city. Sources: https://www.coloradomining.org/mining-in-colorado/ http://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2010-Coal-fact-sheet-combined.pdf  http://active-mines.findthedata.com/d/d/Colorado http://historicargotours.com/our-history/ http://jeffco.us/placenames/search3.cfm?ps_oid=220844&search= http://www.westword.com/news/down-in-the-hole-5056731 https://www.rockware.com/vt/leyden_coal_mine.html  

In today's episode learn about Mountain Lions hunting near major towns and Bears co-existing by changing their natural habits. We will also ruin zoo's for you because The Wild Animal Sanctuary is waaaayyy cooler. 

It’s Steph & Mike from This Is Colorado.net, Season 3 Episode 6. T SHRITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! WOO HOO! Get yours here and help support your favorite (Colorado) show! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ2MJDX    Littleton Adventist, Soulfly, Nile & Fist Fight, Primus, Anthony Jeselnik,  the Paramount,  News Stories: FIRE in Southern Colorado, Bears are doing bear things Twilight Dwellers Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins by MaryJoy Martin   Check here for fire ban info    

Westminster Castle https://www.afar.com/places/westminster-castle-westminster Pit Bulls! https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/castle-rock-votes-to-repeal-ban-on-pit-bulls Banning things is dumb https://coloradopeakpolitics.com/2018/05/02/attention-criminals-boulder-will-soon-be-unarmed-so-stay-away/ Semi Rampage http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-local-news/ci_31843082/suspect-named-stolen-truck-chase   Write us a rating & review!! Please? We will love you forever. How to write a rating and review on iTunes If you do not already have an iTunes ID, obtain one by using the Apple instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204034 Once you are signed in, search for This Is Colorado Podcast in the Apple store search bar. Click on the Podcast icon Select “Ratings and Reviews” Then choose “Write a Review” Become a Patron! www.Patreon.com/ThisIsColorado    Sources are on the show notes page www.ThisIsColorado.net/HikingInColorado 

Today we discover a very innovative and simply brilliant idea of a mobile bong & pipe cleaning service. Holly & Jake are pounding the pavement as we speak, so give their story a listen and their service a try, because we know you don't really want to clean your own bong.  Links:     Jake & Holly’s Website: http://cleanmypipe.com/ Westword article http://www.westword.com/marijuana/pipe-dream-aims-to-be-an-affordable-bong-cleaning-service-9381638 Sensi Mag Night: http://www.sensimag.com/events/134319/colorado-springs-420-fest-tattoo-art-expo Mile High Marijuana Showcase https://www.facebook.com/events/124715721432115/ https://www.cultivatedsynergy.com/ https://thefunkhunters.com/ http://www.illuzionglassgalleries.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Dabsrusco Dabs R Us The International Church of Cannabis https://www.elevationists.org/ Kind Love https://www.facebook.com/kindlovedispensary/ Marijuana Business Expo https://mjbizconference.com/ Leafly https://www.leafly.com/ SCORE https://www.sba.gov/office

This time we speak of A map that a pirate would be jealous of , Where else besides Colorado is an awesome place to retire, and An amazing place to take in beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Colorado.  Listen to the end to learn about Snippy the Horse and why she was a big deal in 1967. Complete show notes and source links are available at This Is Colorado.net

Michael Dalton who is a former professional rodeo clown and bull rider, world traveler and self-taught videographer. We interviewed him at Base Camp. Listen to find out how growth is affecting small towns like WP, what social media’s impact can do, why wolfs at the door are a good thing and the topic of hunting deer in town. https://www.patreon.com/ThisIsColorado Woodland Park Underground FB page https://www.facebook.com/WPUNDERGROUND/ Pikes Peak International Hill Climb https://www.pikespeak.us.com/Events/pikes-peak-international-hill-climb.html The Southern Lilly http://www.woodlandparksouthernfood.com/ Fusion Japan Sushi https://www.facebook.com/FusionJapan765/ Ute Inn https://www.facebook.com/uteinn/ Hungry Bear http://www.hungrybearcolorado.com/ The Donut Mill http://www.thedonutmill.com/ Café Leo https://www.facebook.com/loveeachothercafe/ Teller County Cab https://www.tellercab.com/ Interviewed Michael at Base Camp https://www.basecampwp.com/

On our first episode in season 3 we cover why Natives are bitter about our tsunami of growth (hint: It has to do with how fast it's happened, not the individuals who have come here!) how Medical Marijuana was the result of the ultimate sacrifice, how gentrification affects individuals and neighborhoods, how Teller County is doing it right, and how some shady shit closed down the only place hip-hop had a home in Denver. If you want to know some of the BIG names in music have inspired a non-profit dream of affordable housing for artist and musicians, sick around until the very end.   Check out our friend Adam and his www.stouthousehostel.com

Homeless Camp Council Colorado Nick Names Audible Trial- It's a BIG help, thank you!! ColfaxAvenue.com It's a great resource Wiki on Colfax Denver Library History of Colfax Email your quiz answers to Stephanie@ThisIsColorado.net What museum was closed even though the website said it would be open when we went on our one and only field trip this year?  Who is Pike’s Peak named after and what was his significance in Colorado?  When was the first ski resort opened in Colorado and where was it?  Are there: More than 30 varities of potatoes grown in Colorado? More than 50 More than 70 Where does Colorado’s water supply originate from? What was the name of the Outlaw who charmed both Mark Twain and Buffalo Bill?  Steph thinks Donkeys are as sweet as what animals? Rabbits Dogs Horses Which major highway was considered an engineering marvel when it was completed? I-25 I-70 470 What are the two major contributors to the ecoli problem in the Platte River?  What book showed us that we should never go hiking