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Weekly Urchin Recap

Posted on 16 December 2012 by

Last November, the Animas River was the lowest on record. The nearby Junction Creek was dry for the first time in 9 years. And the usually snowcapped San Juan Mountains were bald – a very scary sight considering last summer’s … Continue reading →

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‘They Know Us There’ – The Urchins’ Favourite Haunts

Posted on 9 April 2012 by

Becoming a regular anywhere is a strange phenomenon. You go from being a stranger to being familiar, yet still kind of a stranger, but it’s really all good because regulars usually get the best treatment (unless, of course, you’re known … Continue reading →

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Urchin Freebies

Posted on 2 January 2012 by

Art Gallery of NSW Sydney, Australia Just a short stroll from Sydney’s sprawling and absolutely beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, and still within The Domain, lies the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Housed in a majestic and stately building, the … Continue reading →

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What Will 2012 Bring?

Posted on 26 December 2011 by

With the holidays dwindling down and the old year coming to an end, the Urchins look forward to the new year, and we want to share with you what excites us most about 2012. Possibilities. By the time 2012 arrives, … Continue reading →

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How Do You Ski? Green or Dirty?

Posted on 12 October 2011 by

By Margaret Hedderman The ski lifts are warming up. The snow blowers are plugging in. And the snow is threatening in the most wonderful sort of way. Wolf Creek in Southern Colorado opened last weekend with three feet of snow, … Continue reading →

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It’s Another Edition of Urchin Eats!

Posted on 20 September 2011 by

The Steaming Bean Durango, Colorado The coffee house is a magical, magical place. And amazingly difficult to get right. (See: Starbucks.) There must be the proper ratio of overstuffed chairs, tables to work, and dreadlocked baristas. Or something similarly liberal. … Continue reading →

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Urchin Eats – Recommendations Across the States

Posted on 18 April 2011 by

It’s true. We’re starving. For attention, that is. So today, in light of our cleverness, The Urchins are bringing you a selection of our favourite eateries across the country! Tuck in, y’all! Geo The Veggie Grill Multiple locations in Los … Continue reading →

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