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It’s no secret that Colorado’s natural beauty is key to our state’s tourism and economy, and the pandemic welcomed many people to our parks and mountains. It seems, though, the spike may have only been temporary.

Courtney Dauwalter has made trail running history becoming the first runner ever to win the Western States 100 and the Hardrock 100 in the same year – breaking the course record that she set in last year’s race.

When the days get longer and temperatures soar, you make all kinds of plans. Weekend hikes in leafy forests, afternoons on sunny beaches, evenings spent socializing with friends. But if you cast your mind back to last summer, you might remember another thing to prepare for: how to sleep in the heat.