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Early-morning lightning storm on Quandary Peak prompts search and rescue response in Summit County

Early-morning lightning storm on Quandary Peak prompts search and rescue response in Summit County

Summit County Rescue Group responded to Quandary Peak on Friday, June 30, after lightning struck the mountaintop before 9 a.m., according to member and spokesperson Anna DeBattiste. The lightning strike, which didn’t injure or kill anyone but frightened two hikers, is an important reminder headed into the 4th of July weekend that backcountry users and those hiking Colorado’s 14ers should keep a close eye on the forecast, DeBattiste said. “It was close enough that their hair stood up straight. They felt the electrification of the air,” DeBattiste said. “It sounds like it was very scary for them. Scary enough they...

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Choose Wisely With Filson’s Indiana Jones-Themed Luggage & Apparel

Choose Wisely With Filson’s Indiana Jones-Themed Luggage & Apparel

Ever since Raiders of the Lost Ark hit theaters in 1981, the Nazi-punching archaeologist Indiana Jones has remained one of the most iconic characters in popular culture. Harrison Ford now returns to the character in the franchise’s fifth film: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. For those of us who grew up with these films, there’s nothing quite like seeing Ford in the worn fedora and rugged leather clothing that have become perennial favorites around Halloween. In fact, thanks to a new product line from Filson, you can now embrace your inner tomb raider all year long. (Though it...

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*HOT* Amazon Weekly Coupon Codes – 6/29/2023 – 7/5/23

*HOT* Amazon Weekly Coupon Codes – 6/29/2023 – 7/5/23

Make sure you join the Shopping Deals & Steals Facebook Group where we post deals all day long! Want more  Deals?  LOOK HERE. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon Prices change often and promo codes sometimes end sooner than the Expiration Date.   This is the price as of the time I’m writing this post and the promo code worked when I tried it. If you find a deal or Amazon Promo Codes that are no longer working please let me know so I can remove it. Most of these deals will ship FREE with Amazon Prime. If you...

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Cheap Summer Dresses On Amazon To Score Ahead Of Prime Day

Cheap Summer Dresses On Amazon To Score Ahead Of Prime Day

Buckle up shopper, as Amazon Prime Day is approaching at fast speed. When searching very specifically for things like emergency summer wedding essentials or a TikTok-Viral weekender bag, it's easy to get lost in Amazon's labyrinth of hidden gems. We know this because we often spend hours on end browsing the e-behemoth for such diamonds in the rough so you don't have to. Our latest and greatest expedition into its virtual ether is for Amazon's cheap summer dresses — you know, frocks that look cute but won't blow the dinner budget. As you can imagine, there's a seemingly endless array...

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5 Ways To Take Your Self-Care Routine On-the-Go for All Your Summer Travels—Sustainably

5 Ways To Take Your Self-Care Routine On-the-Go for All Your Summer Travels—Sustainably

You wait all year for summer to arrive, but when it does, you feel a little… thrown off. Sure, you love beachside bungalows and any excuse to sip on something fresh-squeezed, but the comings and goings of the season often send your tried-and-true routines to the sidelines. There’s no reason you should have to toss out the wellness practices you’ve established throughout the year once the temps start to rise, and there’s no need to dread the season’s frenzied pace and packed calendars. You can maintain your daily self-care routines while you enjoy fun summer travel—and (bonus) you can accomplish...

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