A Colorado native, Becky’s a confirmed word nerd who loves to write about and photograph this great state! Give a wave and say "Hi" if you see her hiking out and about on the trails or geeking out over historical tours of colorful Colorado, preferably, of the haunted variety. She's always happy to learn about the new, cool, creepy and bizarre, so feel free to share story ideas with her on Twitter!
It was a crime that shocked a nation. A young girl brutally murdered, her parents the prime suspects, and a whole case full of twists and turns. JonBenét would have been in her early 30s now had the horrifying crime never happened.
St. Nicholas is beloved worldwide, but did you know that folklore tells of a group of "companions" accompanying him throughout his travels? Join us as we take a sleigh ride around the world and into the darker side of the holiday.
Tarantulas will be crawling their way across Colorado from late August through early October for mating season. The annual migration will see thousands of them on the march.
People of the past brought their creepy A-game to Halloween. From looking at these nightmare-inducing photos, one thing's certain: our ancestors were obsessed with huge heads, pillowcases, and general creepiness.
To be called Alferd Packer’s “favorite” friend may have had a whole different meaning in 1874. Stranded, snowbound and starving, was Packer a murderer or just making the best of a bad situation?
Denver will soon welcome the annual Mile High Tree Installation, and it might be just what we need to brighten the holiday season! It's 110 feet of LED lights to illuminate the holidays.
There’s no doubt that hiking in Colorado offers plenty to do and see, but what if you want to add a few goosebumps to your jaunt? Check out these chilling hikes to get your adrenaline pumping in more ways than one.
Colorado's Geyser Spring isn't Old Faithful, but it does erupt (more of a boil) gently every 30 to 40 minutes and is located along a beautiful, fairly easy high-country trail that won't disappoint.
Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife receives several calls from concerned citizens who think they have found an abandoned young animal or bird. While the agency says that these people are often well-meaning, handling these young animals can do much more harm than good, in most cases.
It's that time of the year where Girl Scouts are at every doorway and there are boxes of Thin Mints as far as the eye can see. That's right, folks—Girl Scout Cookies have arrived for the 2024 season!
Ring in 2024 with these fun, festive, and unique ways to say goodbye to the old and hello to the new! Maybe you toast to good fortune and kiss some lucky person at midnight or sing a boisterous round of Auld Lang Syne. Perhaps you follow the Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day for luck and prosperity.
Denver Zoo Lights is almost here! For 33 years, this magical display has been creating wonder for young and old alike, and the Denver Zoo says this year will be bigger and better than ever! The display will run from December 2 to January 7.
Here's a rundown of the stores that will be open/closed on Thanksgiving Day 2023. As retail has turned all holidays into a shopper's paradise, many people are gearing up for Black Friday sales galore.
Head to the mountains to enjoy the 62nd annual Georgetown holiday celebration. Snack on roasted chestnuts, shop local goods, and catch a glimpse of Santa, all surrounded by the beauty of Colorado's mountains and over a century of the state's history.
Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" 2022 movie marathon starts on October 21, and we've got the full list of new Christmas movies coming to the network this year.
In honor of Veteran's Day, November 11, the National Park Service (NPS) is inviting visitors to remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country by visiting any National Park for free.
This year you can celebrate Valentine's Day in vampire style with "Love Bites," an interactive haunted house experience at Denver's The 13th Floor on February 11–12.
Loveland wants to help you show loved ones how much you care. Whether friends or family, you can send them a valentine with a special love-themed postmark and message from the Sweetheart City.
