Through a stroke of luck and good timing combined with a leap of faith, Hallie Dantzler became the owner of the newest coffee shop next to Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Hal’s...

Composting is a biological process that breaks down organic materials into a soil-like substance that can be used as fertilizer instead of the waste going to a landfill. However, not everyone has the space...

From farm to table, Farm Fusion presents the opportunity to cook using fresh ingredients while making friends. Farm Fusion, located in Fort Collins, hosts anywhere from two to four events per week,...

This Saturday, the annual Tour de Fat bike parade was held in downtown Fort Collins. Tour de Fat is a unique and exciting tradition for many residents and families in Northern Colorado, and this year brought...

As spectators followed Tour de Fat throughout Fort Collins, chalk designs from Aubrey Cruz led them slightly off trail to discover the first ever Energy Fest, located at the Colorado State University Powerhouse...

Dear readers, The life and culture desk primarily focuses on providing the best and most reliable coverage of local happenings in the Fort Collins area. Whether that be a local parade focusing on...

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From popular fast food chains to mom-and-pop kitchens, Fort Collins is a foodie haven with over 300 places to eat and cuisine for almost any palette. It seems like every month, another restaurant is closing...

It was a patriotic celebration in Old Town Fort Collins as attendees of all ages lined Mountain Avenue Thursday morning for the annual Independence Day Parade before enjoying a long day of festivities. “Today’s...

From a silver woman mummified and entombed in Christmas lights to a naturally formed spire rumored to be the landing site of a UFO, there has been no shortage of fringe religious movements or self-proclaimed...

Colorado has been known to attract a variety of specific cult followings: the obvious winter sports fanatics, pothead transplants, outdoorsy mountain lovers and, of course, the elite craft beer drinkers. “I’ve...

The Women's and Minoritized Genders' Forest Congress is an annual gathering centered on minoritized genders in natural resource fields. According to the National Association of State Foresters, fewer than...