Tag Archives: Colorado

River Run

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

Regular visitors to this blog will have noted by now that I am keen on any clever take on the transit map. The brilliant graphic below envisions many rivers of the United States as metro lines. Created by New York … Continue reading →

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Of course 4/20 is opening day

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

On 4/20/17, a former Lutheran church in Denver, Colorado will officially open as The International Church of Cannabis. The 113-year-old church building, which was decorated by renowned Spanish “ecclesiastical” street artist Okuda San Miguel and Kenny Scharf, is the new … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain Highs

Posted on July 16, 2016 by

Since cannabis legalization in the U.S. State of Colorado went into effect locals have been coming up with new and improved ways to enjoy legal weed. Now residents and visitors in the Denver can safely travel around the Mile-High City … Continue reading →

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Take Me Anywhere

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

Actor/performance artist Shia LaBeouf, along with traveling companions Nastja Rönkkö and Luke Turner are hoping to harness the power of social media for a road trip in the name of “art”. From May23rd through June 23rd, the collective are hitchhiking, … Continue reading →

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Buds and Breakfast

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

As more and more destinations legalize marijuana use, travelers who indulge are searching for accommodations that are amenable to cannabis use by guests. It’s no surprise that new services are popping up to meet the needs of this travel niche. … Continue reading →

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Think Globally, Read Locally

Posted on August 19, 2015 by

Longmont Colorado financial planner and author Ron Vejrostek found himself frustrated by the lack of opportunities for local writers to market their books, so he opened his own bookshop. But what makes Local Editions special is its policy of only … Continue reading →

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Not Your Typical Literary Museum

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

Anita Thompson, Hunter S. Thompson’s widow, has announced that she is planning to open a museum dedicated to the father of gonzo journalism at their Owl Farm retreat in rural Colorado. The always outrageous author lived at the Aspen area … Continue reading →

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In The Traveler’s Cup

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Developing since 2004, Traveler’s Cup is a fabulous series of digital pigment prints by Boulder Colorado-based artist and educator Joo Yeon Woo. Her fantastical images shrink iconic cultural monuments and architectural landmarks to fit inside of her traveling water glass. … Continue reading →

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