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	<title>Hiking Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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		<title>Ten Archaeological Sites in Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Ten Things to Do in Ouray</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Photos: Behind-the-Scenes at The North Face Innovation Lab in RiNo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:26:22 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>When and Where to See the Best Fall Leaves in Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:41:36 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Lakewood Trail Renovation Puts Colorado Lottery Funds to Good Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:54:23 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Ten Things to Do in Estes Park This Fall</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Ten Great Hikes Near Denver</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:05:17 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Ten Things to Do in Colorado Springs</title>
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					<dc:creator>Chelsey</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-34/garden-of-the-gods.webp" alt="Towering rock formations at Garden of the Gods at sunrise" /><p>Discover world-class public art, a new series of culinary events and abundant outdoor activities in one of the country's "most boring" cities.</p>
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		<title>24 hours in Georgetown, Colorado</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Ten Best Swimming Holes Near Denver</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:55:44 -0600</pubDate>
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