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Building friendships and exploring community together

Feb 04, 2025 12:19PM ● By Jen Wolfe

Join Montrose Newcomers & Neighbors to make friends, explore local gems and connect with your new community

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Why Colorado’s Slow Down, Move Over law matters for drivers and roadside safety

Jan 30, 2025 02:06PM

Not complying with Colorado’s Slow Down, Move Over law can come with hefty fines—and even worse—a loss of life.

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Tired of boring flights? Try train travel for your next adventure

Dec 31, 2024 01:26PM ● By Sandra Gordon

If you want to mix up your travel options—try Amtrak! They have many options to make you comfortable on your voyage.

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Fruita mural brings lifelong friends together for one last project

Dec 31, 2024 01:15PM ● By Heidi Pool

Created by senior artists Gary Bizer and Joyce Tullio, this masterpiece brings history and creativity to life.

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A guide to Colorado’s magical holiday events and celebrations

Dec 04, 2024 11:44AM ● By Carly Holbrook

Use this regional guide to plan your holiday adventures and start the new year in style!

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Cooperstown, New York is a hit for any traveler

Nov 01, 2024 04:17PM ● By Victor Block

Discover baseball history at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, featuring the Rockies' 1993 pennant and Larry Walker's bat from his record-setting 1997 season in Cooperstown.

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Cold weather safety tips for you on your travels

Nov 01, 2024 03:01PM ● By Kimberly Blaker

Planning a holiday road trip or winter activities? Be ready for cold-weather risks with tips on driving safely on icy roads, preventing frostbite and hypothermia and packing for emergencies.

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Ghostly adventures in Colorado

Oct 08, 2024 03:16PM ● By Carly Holbrook

Feel the thrill and chills at some of Colorado’s most haunted hot spots

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Is tipping for self-service going too far?

Oct 03, 2024 10:33AM ● By Gary Chalk

Should you tip for pouring your own coffee?

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Stay at America's most haunted hotels

Oct 01, 2024 12:51PM ● By Michael Madsen

Experience ghostly encounters at The Broadmoor and other haunted hotels. From eerie elegance to paranormal thrills, these luxury stays are perfect for Halloween adventure-seekers!

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Fall in love with Colorado: Top scenic road trips and autumn adventures

Sep 11, 2024 12:18PM ● By Carly Holbrook

Explore Colorado’s golden glory with these scenic drives, hiking trails and outdoor activities.

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How grandparents are creating junior travel bugs with skip-gen travel

Sep 08, 2024 09:56AM ● By Rhonda Van Pelt & Cloie Sandlin

Turn your grandkids into junior travel bugs with these skip-gen adventures from Road Scholar.

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Why Greenville, South Carolina should be on your travel bucket list

Jul 30, 2024 03:19PM ● By Victor Block

Greenville is the South's rising star blending Southern charm with a cosmopolitan vibe. See why top travel outlets like The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveler rave about it.

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See Grand Junction's sister city through the eyes of senior travelers

Jul 02, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Discover how a group of students forged a lasting sister-city bond with a community in El Salvador, enriching lives and cultures through meaningful cross-generational exchanges.

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Unseen wonders of Western Colorado and the wider world

Jul 02, 2024 01:05PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

After 20 years in Western Colorado, I'm still finding new things to explore. Traveling abroad also deepens my appreciation for both local wonders and global cultures.

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