New & Noteworthy: Colorado Autumn 2019

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PROPAGANDA PIE | REDSTONE

This funky new pizza place in tiny Redstone has the culinary chops of Slow Groovin’ BBQ’s Ryan Vinciguerra behind it. With his business partners Nail O’Connor and Steve Horner, Propaganda Pie is serving Detroit-style pizza as well as salads, sandwiches and the like on a great spot on the Crystal River.

SALT, POLLEN | PAONIA

With a mission statement that aims to bring a taste of the fertile North Fork Valley to the tables of diners, Salt, Pollen’s Marcus Parrott works with local farms, ranches, orchards and wineries to create seasonally-driven menus at this new Paonia eatery.

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CASEY BREWING & BLENDING | GLENWOOD SPRINGS

The company has been offering tours of its barrel cellar for a while now but they just recently opened their taproom in downtown Glenwood Springs. Stop by and try their barrel-aged beers. They also have a handful of rotating guest taps from all over the state.

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SPOKE AND VINE MOTEL | PALISADE

Set in the heart of Colorado wine country, Spoke and Vine Motel is a beautiful and modern boutique property. Simplicity is key here, with a minimalist, yet very stylish approach to hospitality. Right in the heart of Palisade, it is perfectly located.

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DOSOPRIS SPLASH ZONE | GLENWOOD SPRINGS

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort

After several months of construction, the Sopris Splash Zone which is made up of a fast-moving white water river run for older kids and adults, and a wade-in pool with waterfalls and a fountain, recently opened at Glenwood Hot Springs. Open daily through autumn (as the weather permits), it will be particularly enjoyed by kids, while parents will enjoy the fact that there is no additional fee.

SAGUACHE TREASURE HUNT | SAGUACHE COUNTY

Saguache Treasure Hunt is a free interactive location-based alternate reality game in Saguache County. Players are put in the role of a bounty hunter who is searching for the Man with No Name who has arrived in Saguache County looking for treasure that he believes his great great grandfather has hidden for him.

THANKSGIVING | VAIL

This year, Vail will celebrate Thanksgiving with an entire week of events. Kicking off the 2019-2020 season, the series of family-oriented activities throughout Vail Village will include cooking classes, ice skating, a Gobble Gobble Hike, the Explosion of Lights and the Kris Kringle Market. There will also be the 10th Mountain Legacy Parade. The week kicks off on Nov. 21