Marcus

I was born in Boulder, Colorado; grew up in the greater Chicago area (630 come at me); and moved to Fort Collins to go to school. Moving around has helped me appreciate how wonderful the Northern Colorado area really is. Everyone who lives here should know that they are blessed. Graduating from Colorado State University in December 2013 with a Communications major and a technology minor. Writing things for the web is a wonderful transition into what people call the 'real world.' I love music, interning at a radio station is probably a dream come true. My favorite fruit is watermelon. I have the travel bug. I believe that getting out into the world and experiencing it rids us of our prejudices and the negative connotations that we hear and grow up with. I am a big fan of Northern Colorado's brewing environment. Right now listening to music (all different kinds; rock, hip-hop, country, jazz, oldies) writing, working, hanging out with friends is life. It's a pretty good one.

Windsor Bridge Construction On County Road 13 Starts Soon

Starting October 21, construction will begin on the bridge over the Poudre River on Weld County Road 13. The bridge will be closed, so not even one-lane traffic will be able to get across.

Pumpkin Patches Near Fort Collins, Greeley & Loveland

It's hard to believe, but Halloween is already right around the corner! Many of the corn mazes and other Halloween attractions in our area have already opened. That being said it is time to start looking for a pumpkin if you plan to carve one this year; luckily there are plenty of pumpkin patches right here in Northern Colorado to choose one from.

Angry Colorado University Students Petition To Keep School Closed After Floods

Fifteen Colorado counties currently qualify for federal emergency assistance, including Bloomfield, Morgan, Logan, and Adams. Boulder County was even declared a major disaster area by President Obama, so why is Colorado University of Boulder not canceling classes?

Harrowing Stories From The Colorado National Guard’s Flood Rescue Operations [PICTURES]

As with every almost every disaster situation, heroes in our community and beyond have stepped up to lend a helping hand; the Colorado floods are no exception.

Bulls On The Beach Coming To Windsor Labor Day Weekend

Just in time for labor day weekend comes Bulls On The Beach: a rodeo, "toes-in-the-sand event that will leave you on the edge of your seat all night." Bulls On The Beach is the spiritual continuation of Buckfest and the Windsor boat races that some folks might remember from years past.

Paws And Sneakers 5K

On Saturday, August 24th, you can help support the Weld County Humane Society via Paws and Sneakers. What is Paws and Sneakers, you might ask. It is a 5K walk / run event benefiting the Weld County Human Society, which serves over 5,000 animals yearly...

73 Year-Old Fort Collins Man Attempting To Swim The English Channel

Swimming the English Channel is no small feat. The list tops out at 2,671 people who have successfully completed the swim. That number is less than the number of people who have climbed Mount Everest (3,142). It seems like a bigger deal now, doesn’t it? But on top of that, can you imagine your grandparents swimming 21 miles? We sat down with George Thorton, a Fort Collins local who is attempting t

Northern Colorado Fill the Boot Campaign Kicks Off

Every year since 1952, firefighters across the nation have been collecting money to support MDA: the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last year firefighters in Northern Colorado were able to raise $11,000 in Greeley; over $15,000 in Fort Collins; and over $9,000 in Windsor. This year they will be setting up at different locations around Northern Colorado once again as they set out to Fill the Boot

The History of Cheyenne Frontier Days

Cheyenne Frontier Days is coming up. It's another one of those wonderful celebrations of the West that we all live in and love. (If you don't have tickets yet, get them here.)

Seaman’s Reservoir Near Fort Collins [UPDATED]

This post was updated on 7/10/2017 with help from the Colorado State Land Board. Fort Collins has a lot of beautiful hiking trails. Seaman's Reservoir (please don't laugh, we are all adults here) is about 15 minutes North of Fort Collins and is a great place to set up camp for an afternoon...

Great Sand Dunes National Park Near Pueblo – Colorado Trip Advice [GUIDE]

Location: South of Pueblo, CO, North of Alamosa (Map) Cost: Gas, Entrance Fee ($3), Campsite ($20 a night), Other camping costs. Age Range: Requires an adult Trip Time: Full day to entire weekend Best Time of Year To Visit The actual Sand Dunes are 'open' year-round, but when you go could affect the kind of activities that you would want to try...

Cage Fighting Comes To The Greeley Stampede

This Saturday (June 29th) the Greeley Stampede will experience something new. The Sparta Combat League is a cage-fighting MMA league, similar to the UFC. For the first time in it's 91-year history, the Greeley Stampede will have people fighting inside an octagon for your enjoyment.