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Patrick McGuire

Patrick McGuire

About Patrick McGuire

Patrick McGuire is a freelance writer and musician living in the Mountain West.

Golden hues on the Dallas Divide, an impressive and jagged line of mountains between Telluride and Ouray, Colorado.

When are the best times to visit Colorado?

October 15, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Knowing when the best time to visit Colorado completely depends on what you’re hoping to see. A trip to see a special summer Red Rocks concert requires …

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Denver, CO

What is Denver, Colorado known for?

October 14, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Asking what’s in Denver, Colorado, is a little like asking how to cook an egg. Sure, it’s not as big or influential a city as New York City, LA, or …

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Downtown Colorado Springs on Kiowa Street with Pikes Peak in background

What is Colorado Springs known for?

October 14, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado’s second-most populous and largest city in the state by acreage, there’s a whole lot in Colorado Springs. The Olympic City is famous for …

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Colorado Railroad History Denver & Rio Grande Western K-37

Colorado’s Fascinating Railroad History

October 12, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado’s old railroad tracks and passenger cars might look like nothing more than curious relics from another time, but the rail was crucial for helping …

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Cheesman Park, Colorado

10 Creepy Real Stories from Colorado

October 12, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

At first glance, Colorado doesn’t look like a particularly scary place, but it has plenty of creepy real stories in its long history. Whether you’re stuck in …

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Auraria Colorado Ninth Street Historic Park Homes

The Original Town of Auraria, Colorado

October 11, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

If you’ve ever been a student taking college classes somewhere on the sprawling Auraria Campus, you probably haven’t given much thought to the …

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Lookout Mountain overlooking downtown Golden CO

Golden’s Lookout Mountain Road + Trail

October 11, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

If you’re living in a busy Colorado city somewhere along the densely populated Front Range, you’re lucky to be located in a place with quick access …

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Natural Grand Lake Colorado

The Largest Natural Lakes in Colorado

October 9, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

From a quick look at the map, Colorado seems to have loads of natural lakes, especially in the expansive mountain region spanning the central part of the state. …

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The Top Events in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

October 6, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

From family-friendly holiday celebrations to terrific events featuring live music, beer, and ghosts, Glenwood Springs has much more to offer than its …

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Image of people enjoying July 4th together in Beaver Creek, Colorado

The Top Events in Beaver Creek, Colorado

September 28, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

While Beaver Creek consistently ranks as one of the best ski resorts in America, this exciting mountain town offers plenty of incredible events throughout the …

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The Top Events in Copper Mountain, Colorado

September 23, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Blessed with some of the best skiing conditions in the Mountain West, Copper Mountain is known the world over as a mecca for winter sports, but there’s …

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Downhill Ski Racer on Ruthie's Run Aspen Colorado

Brief Timeline of Colorado’s Ski and Snowboard History

September 22, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

When people around the world think of Colorado, many conjure idyllic images of skiers and snowboarders gliding down pristine, snow-covered mountains. Since …

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The Stanley Hotel, CO

The Stanley Hotel’s Haunted History

September 10, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Regardless of whether or not you believe in ghosts, you can’t deny the Stanley Hotel’s ability to inspire fear and intrigue. Let’s uncover the …

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Stanley Hotel Estes Park Colorado

8 Supposedly Haunted Colorado Hotels

September 9, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Whether you’re an avid believer in ghosts or a bona fide paranormal skeptic, you have to admit that some of Colorado’s hotels are downright creepy. …

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5 Famous Colorado Riots and Protests

September 2, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

The Centennial State is home to iconic mountain scenery, legal weed, one of the world’s most famous outdoor music venues, and, occasionally, riots. Riots …

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7 Influential Colorado Newspapers

August 30, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Colorado has been a state long enough to see many local newspapers fall by the wayside throughout the decades. None was more beloved and influential than the …

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Doc Holliday Grave Site Glenwood Springs Colorado

Where is Doc Holliday buried?

August 29, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Where the legendary Western gunslinger John Henry “Doc” Holliday is buried depends on who you ask. Though historians and the general public posit that his …

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Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols

August 25, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

You may not realize it, but Colorado is stacked with loads of state symbols that have been officially adopted by local lawmakers over the years. From …

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Fishing Boat on Lost Lake Slough Crested Butte CO

7 Top Spots to Fish near Crested Butte

August 23, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Crested Butte is a place where every outdoor recreational activity you can think of is vastly improved by the surreal grandeur of the area’s …

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Palisade Peaches from Suncrest Orchard sold in Denver CO

It’s Palisade Peach Season!

August 20, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Alongside famous American agricultural spots like Georgia and California, the tiny Western Colorado town of Palisade is well respected for growing especially …

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