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Lulu City: A Colorado Ghost Town

Lulu City is an abandoned silver mining camp in the mountains west of Fort Collins. It was located in the Kawuneeche Valley near the headwaters of the Colorado River, within what is now Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Trash or Treasure…The Things We Keep

The things on our walls. The things we can hold in our hands. The belongings that have become part of our routines. They bring us comfort. They bring us happiness. The trick is not to have those things obscured by all the fluff we seem to accumulate, which can feel unending.

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Fall Color Day Trips

When autumn arrives in Northern Colorado, the mountains put on one of the year’s best shows. Golden aspens, yellow cottonwoods and crisp blue skies make fall a perfect time for a scenic drive—and you don’t have to travel far to find colorful views.

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Brain Health: Keeping Your Mind Sharp

Getting older does not mean you have to stop learning, trying new things or challenging your brain. While some changes in memory and thinking are a normal part of aging, there are many things you can do to support brain health and maintain your mental sharpness.

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Dolly

Dolly was beloved and her presence in the world will be missed. Mike Haskins honors her life and legacy.

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Lost Gold Mine

Is there a lost gold mine up the Poudre Canyon west of Fort Collins? Some pioneers said there was, and a 1914 Rocky Mountain News article recalled the story, which involved a hanging and a lost boy who was nearly killed by a bear.

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Long-Term Care Planning: What to Know Before You Need It

Many people spend years preparing for retirement, but fewer take the time to plan for long-term care. Understanding your options before a crisis occurs can help reduce stress and provide greater peace of mind for both you and your family.

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Butch Cassidy

The outlaw Butch Cassidy is remembered mainly because of the movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman.

But the movie’s ending that had Cassidy killed in South America might not have been accurate. 

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Sudden Hearing Loss is an Emergency

If you notice sudden hearing loss, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible as this is considered a medical emergency. It is better to have something looked at rather than suffer from the consequences later.

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Smart Thermostats & Energy Savings

Looking for an easy way to lower your utility bills without sacrificing comfort? A smart thermostat may be one of the best home technology upgrades you can make.

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Endless Summer

As I walked, feeling came over me. At first I couldn’t place it. Then a few minutes later I realized what was whispering to me…summer.

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Poudre Canyon Memories

Several of the small resorts and places you see driving up Poudre Canyon northwest of Fort Collins and Greeley were established by early settlers.

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“A Primitive Sort of Mental Exercise”

The New York Times hasn’t always had a crossword puzzle. An opinion column once stated: "This is not a game at all, and it hardly can be called a sport; it merely is a new utilization of leisure by those for whom it otherwise would be empty and tedious."
How times have changed…

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