Conquer a Colorado mountain — and your fears — on Ouray’s newest via ferrata

The Denver Post (Travel) 8/18 2:00A Tiney Ricciardi

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites . Each week, we offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more....

A tale of two coasters: Elitch Gardens, Lakeside attractions on very different paths

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 8/18 2:00A John Wenzel

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park this month finished reopening a pair of its biggest roller coasters to the public, even as Denver s historic Lakeside Amusement Park continues to struggle to get its own historic coaster back on track. Last week,...

Never-before-seen landscape photos on display at Denver Art Museum

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 8/18 2:00A Ray Mark Rinaldi

Curators at large art museums have two main jobs: collecting and connecting. They serve as the institution’s shoppers, scouting new works that strengthen and expand existing holdings. Sometimes they...

Wild horses are pitted against grazing cattle in a battle for survival across the West (Opinion)

The Denver Post (Pets) 8/18 1:01A Jennifer Best

Colorado does not have a wild horse problem as a recent Denver Post headline states. The real issue lies with the meat industry’s grip on our public lands. The federal government authorizes ranchers to graze an exorbitant amount of cattle in wild...

Asking Eric: Nephew’s ‘save the date’ came after vacation was paid for

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 8/18 12:30A R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: Several months ago, a group of friends and I planned a vacation trip for this coming fall. We pre-paid the hotel costs, all-inclusive fees and paid for round-trip airline tickets. A few weeks ago, I received a save the date postcard...

The Book Club: “Cleavage,” “Eurotrash” and “The Eights”

The Denver Post (Books) 8/17 2:00A The Know

Eurotrash, by Christian Kracht; translated by Daniel Bowles (W.W. Norton & Co., 2024) Eurotrash, by Christian Kracht; translated by Daniel Bowles (W.W. Norton & Co., 2024) This work of autofiction is...

Asking Eric: Yoga teacher picks on longtime student

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 8/17 12:30A R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I ve been taking yoga classes for at least eight years from a woman who teaches a small group in her yard. I m friendly with most of the students in the class, but the instructor apparently doesn t like the cut of my jib. Example: She...

Asking Eric: Husband’s emotional affair upends relationship

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 8/16 12:30A R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: Several months ago, I discovered my husband was having an emotional affair with a coworker. He shared significant things with her he didn’t share with me, sought her advice on how to hide his alcohol abuse from me and talked to her...

American Elm opening second restaurant, coffee shop next door

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 8/15 2:00A Miguel Otárola

The owner and the executive chef of American Elm are teaming up to open a new, small plates restaurant and a bodega-inspired coffee shop next door. Bob Reiter and Daniel Mangin, who have worked...

Plan a weekend getaway in Palisade

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 8/15 2:00A Shauna Farnell

Not everyone realizes you don t have to travel out of state to explore wine country. An expansive offering of vineyards and wineries is just one of many allures to Palisade. The lushest corner of...

From Club Vinyl to Meow Wolf, Denver Post staffers love these music venues, bands and clubs

The Denver Post (Music) 8/15 2:00A The Know

It would be easy to argue that no state in the union likes music more than Colorado, especially during the summer when the sun is out and vibes are immaculate. Like everyone else, our staff has its...

Water World says goodbye to a beloved 40-year-old attraction this month

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 8/15 2:00A John Wenzel

One of Water World s most iconic and popular areas will close this month for rebuilding, but fans still have a chance to say goodbye at a public celebration for the decades-old fixture. The 50-acre water park in Federal Heights will close Calypso...

Denver’s Central Library responds with good news about hours and access (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 8/15 1:01A DP Opinion

Public access: Progress is being made at Central Library Re: Denver spent $60 million on its library and it still closes every Friday , July 10 commentary Thank you for raising awareness about the Central Library’s hours. We understand why some...

Asking Eric: Wife continually interrupts husband

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 8/15 12:30A R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I have been married to a wonderful woman for many years. She is educated and has many years of practical experience. But if there is anything that makes me “bite the bullet” it’s her interruptions mid-delivery from me. I have dared to...

Shutter the open market for dangerous nitrous oxide “laughing gas” abuse (Editorial)

The Dever Post (Editorials) 8/14 5:24A The Denver Post Editorial Board

Producers and sellers of recreational nitrous oxide are giving this dangerous product a false sheen of safety and regulation when the harsh reality is frost-bite injuries, irreversible brain damage and even death. And these bad actors in retail...