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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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:

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 t

Today we learn what life was like for prostitutes from the earliest days of Denver in the 1850's up through the early 1900's when prostitution was outlawed for good. Where was this Holladay Street? How many women did this? What did they do afterwards? Find out all these answers and more than you'd ever imagine about the life and times of these Soiled Doves. Compiled from The Wildest of the West by Forbes Parkhill (1951) and Six Racy Madams of Colorado by Caroline Bancroft (1965).

On this episode we first shout out our sponsors and ApLeeGrif for giving us an iTunes rating and review before we move onto an actual haunted house, and the few times we have been to pretend haunted houses. We complete the day with a chilling look at people who have gone missing in RMNP and other areas in Colorado. All the cases have extreemly strange facts and most have never been found. Proof that real life is far more scary than fiction. jlawcreations.com estheticsbyelena.com audibletrial.com/ThisIsColorado for your free 30 day trial thisiscolorado.net/show-some-love

Hang out with us today as we learn about the South Platte River. It was vital for the start of Denver and it left 3 ft of mud after a major flood in 1965.  Westword best of 2017 5280.com Article on the junk and nasties in the S. Platte River Alan Pendergast's article from the Westword on the 1965 flood South Platte River Trail South Platte River Revival Efforts

Today we tackle the information we have on the highway systems in Colorado. When they were started, their various names, the enormity of their construction in the mountains. Why are our city roads so crappy now and what does the future hold? What is a Hyper Loop? All of those questions and more for your listening and learning pleasure. Full show notes at http://www.ThisIsColorado.net 

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Season 2 Episode 6 Our ebook of free and inexpensive things to do in Colorado Our show sponsors: J Law Creations and Esthetics by Elena Use code This Is Colorado for 20% off your first purchase. It's a great way to support our efforts! Outlaw Tales of Colorado (Our Amazon affiliate link)   For your autographed copy please mail a check for $16 for the book and $3 for shipping (Total of $19) to: Jan Murphy PO Box 3604 Evergreen, CO 80437   Write us an iTunes review, find step by step instructions here: http://www.thisiscolorado.net/show-some-love/    

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!