Spencer McKee

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Spencer McKee

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has killed a wolf in response to chronic livestock depredation that has been taking place in Pitkin County. Chronic depredation is defined as three or more confirmed depredation events caused by the same wolf or wolves within a 30-day period. According to a press release, the 'lethal removal' of wolf 2405 took place on the evening of Thursday, May 29, following four confirmed depredation events that took place between May 17 and May 25.

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Spencer McKee

If you're looking to catch a show from some of the big acts that hit Red Rocks but you're wanting to skip the crowds, there's a mountain town venue you should know about. Tucked into the stunning scene that Vail has to offer lies the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, or as locals often call it, The Amp. This outdoor venue provides an intimate concert-going experience in a picturesque setting, and attending a show here should be a 'must-do' for your summer bucket list.

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Spencer McKee

Centennial Staters may be a bit shocked by the results of a recent WalletHub report that claimed that couple Colorado spots are actually among the 'most affordable' big cities nationwide when it comes to purchasing a home. In order to come up with the results of their analysis, WalletHub compared 300 cities around the country across 10 related metrics – factors like housing affordability, local cost of living, tax rates, and more.

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Spencer McKee

Each year, the Perseids meteor shower takes over the night sky in Colorado, sending 90 meteors or more per hour sailing through the starry scene above the state. Centennial Staters are lucky, too – thanks to the high-elevation nature of Colorado coupled with the ample remote terrain, the state is considered one of the best places to see the show across the country.

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Spencer McKee

Some claim it's the most beautiful drive in Colorado. Others claim it's one of the scariest national park drives in the country. Call it what you want, but the iconic Trail Ridge Road has officially opened for the season after snowy, icy, and windy conditions prevented visitors from driving the route over Memorial Day weekend.