Out There Colorado

In an unassuming part of Brighton Colorado, there is a stretch of road that holds more dangers than just potholes and blind curves. What is the real story behind the legends that haunt Riverdale Road?

Like so many frontier towns that are now nothing but shells of their former glory days, Dearfield Colorado stands as a reminder of dreams denied. But this ghost town is unique because of who lived there and what it represents to our history as a state today.

If the Wild West had a main street, it would be the Oregon Trail. The trail through Colorado is steeped in a harrowing history of hope, struggle, battle, bloodshed, and loss. In this episode, we will revisit its well-worn ruts and relive some of the history of this trail and those who traveled it.

The Black Forest in Colorado is a great place to live. Its stately Ponderosa Pines have long been a staple of the area and a signature feature of the land for those who have lived in the area for nearly a millennia. But one home in this picturesque location has been the source of one of the most well-documented hauntings in the state, and possibly the entire United States.

We continue our deadly animal encounter series with a favorite of many Coloradans, the black bear. These creatures are beautiful to watch from a distance and are known to be docile and shy, but sometimes, black bear and human encounters go bad. Very bad. Hear some of those stories and how to avoid becoming one of those stories in this beary interesting episode.

A quick tale of the ingenuity and problem-solving skills of early high-country dwelling Coloradans and how they made doo in deep snow.

With Spring just around the corner and getting back out into nature on our minds, it's always good to remember the original inhabitants of our state and how dangerous they can become when humans enter their homes. In the first of a short series on the dangerous animals in Colorado, we feature... the Mountain Lion.

In October of 2009, for 2 hours, the world held its breath as the story of a saucer-looking balloon floated above the landscape of Northern Colorado. A frantic call to 911 alerted officials to the horrifying truth that a 6-year-old boy was likely trapped inside and in serious danger. But the REAL story began once the balloon finally landed...

The Brairhurst is known for its preserved historic grandeur as an 1876 Tudor house where you can get an excellent meal with a view of Pikes Peak. But the former family home of a successful Colorado business magnate holds more within its walls than just delicious eats. Who haunts the Briarhurst?

The recent devastation of the Marshall Fire in Boulder county has shed some light on an extreme fundamentalist cult right here in our own backyard. Who are the Twelve Tribes and what are they doing here in Colorado?

The Reynold's Gang left a wake of devastation in their path as they made their way across the South and into Colorado, pilfering what they could in the name of the Confederacy during the Civil War. But what they're most known for today is the stolen loot they buried in the mountains of Colorado that has never been found.

It's one of the first creatures that come to mind when someone mentions cryptids. Many think this mysterious ape-like giant is a myth, but others swear they've actually run into them in the remote places of Colorado. Today we are going on a hunt for the elusive Bigfoot.

The beautiful and historic Gold Camp Road is a great place to get out and enjoy the natural wonder of Colorado. But, there is a darkness that is woven through the history of this location that refuses to stay quiet.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. See you in 2022!

The authors of the book "A Haunted History of Denver's Croke-Patterson Mansion take a deep dive into the history and haunting of the massive mansion in the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. What entities wander its expansive 15,000 square foot halls, and what do they want?

A Colorado beer dynasty, the mysterious death of its founder, and the kidnapping and murder of his grandson who had taken his place at the head of the company. The Coors family's story of the American dream is peppered with tragedy.

Skinwalkers may not be Colorado's most well-known cryptids, but they are one of the oldest and most unsettling creatures that our state's history has to offer. Where did they come from and what makes them so dangerous?

Skinwalkers may not be Colorado's most well-known cryptids, but they are one of the oldest and most unsettling creatures that our state's history has to offer. Where did they come from and what makes them so dangerous?

“Remember Ludlow!” was the cry on the lips of every working man in America after April 20th 1914 when a tent colony of striking coal field workers, along with their wives and children, were attacked and slaughtered by their former employers.

In rural 1917 Colorado, an elderly woman is accused of butchering her son and grandson and then turning them into soap in an attempt to hide her grisly crime.

In rural 1917 Colorado, an elderly woman is accused of butchering her son and grandson and then turning them into soap in an attempt to hide her grisly crime.

The story of the violent fall of Denver's Chinatown district, with special guest John Wetenkamp.

Brook Lee is the owner and operator of the highly acclaimed "Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tour" that takes guests on a fascinating journey through the dark history and paranormal occurrences in Denver's LoDo neighborhood. He joins us to share some spooky stories and personal experiences from his world-famous tour.

Brook Lee is the owner and operator of the highly acclaimed "Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tour" that takes guests on a fascinating journey through the dark history and paranormal occurrences in Denver's LoDo neighborhood. He joins us to share some spooky stories and personal experiences from his world-famous tour.

Set in the stunning mountain town of Estes Park Colorado, the Stanley is famous for its beauty and history. But its ghostly residents and spooky atmosphere is a "Shining" example of a classic haunted hotel.

Set in the stunning mountain town of Estes Park Colorado, the Stanley is famous for its beauty and history. But its ghostly residents and spooky atmosphere is a "Shining" example of a classic haunted hotel.

Unexplained accidents, ghostly whispers, apparitions, and grizzly deaths all lead to the early closing of the Mamie R Mine. Are Tommyknockers to blame for one of the most haunted mining operations in the West?

Unexplained accidents, ghostly whispers, apparitions, and grizzly deaths all lead to the early closing of the Mamie R Mine. Are Tommyknockers to blame for one of the most haunted mining operations in the West?

The quest for immortality lead one native Norwegian man to... Nederland Colorado?

The quest for immortality lead one native Norwegian man to... Nederland Colorado?

A vicious attack on two young girls, a nationwide manhunt, and a man with the mind of a six-year-old boy. Joe Arridy paid the ultimate price for a crime he did not commit.

A gruesome unsolved murder, a haunted house, and a superhero? The tale of the Spider-Man of Denver is NOT what you might expect.

A gruesome unsolved murder, a haunted house, and a superhero? The tale of the Spider-Man of Denver is NOT what you might expect.

The Slide Rock WHAT? Join me as I tackle what is possibly the strangest cryptid legend in Colorado.

The Slide Rock WHAT? Join me as I tackle what is possibly the strangest cryptid legend in Colorado.

A vampire in Colorado? You read that right. We travel all over the world and all through time before finally landing in Lafayette, Colorado.

A vampire in Colorado? You read that right. We are traveling all over the world and all through time before finally landing in Lafayette, Colorado.

On a trip to Vail, I encountered a story of a local haunting and decided to try to find out who the spirit of the Tavern on the Square bar in the Arabelle hotel might be. It turns out there was much more to that property than a new hotel and tourists.

On a trip to Vail, I encountered a story of a local haunting and decided to try to find out who the spirit of the Tavern on the Square bar in the Arabelle hotel might be. It turns out there was much more to that property than a new hotel and tourists.

A small town on the far edge of western Colorado gained national attention for a chicken back in the late 1940's. In this episode, we learn about Mike the "Miracle Headless Chicken."

A small town on the far edge of Western Colorado gained national attention for a chicken back in the late 1940's. In this episode, we learn all about Mike the "Miracle Headless Chicken."

We're digging up the dark history of the beautiful Cheesman park in Denver.

Emma Crawford was a deeply spiritual woman, but she was not into spooks. So how did this talented young woman go on to inspire one of the quirkiest Halloween events our state has to offer?

For our first ever episode, we take a bite out of the infamous tale of Alfred Packer, the Colorado Cannibal.