Spirit of Colorado 
It Beats Workin'!
Discover some of Colorado's most unique career opportunities: Leap into the spotlight with Cleo Parker Robinson and her internationally renowned dance ensemble. Keep up with a Denver milkman as he works through the night delivering milk the old-fashioned way. Jump into the backseat of Aspen's Ultimate Taxi, and take flight with carrier pigeons working for Colorado's rafting industry. Loveland Post Office volunteers stamp envelopes with a special Valentine message; farriers make shoes for horses.
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2003 National Television Academy, Heartland Chapter Emmy Awards
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The Way We Were
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Mi Casa es Su Casa
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Mi Casa es Su Casa
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Lifestyle
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated
Favorite Slow-Cooker Stews
Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose
Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Spirit of Colorado
The Way We Were
Wednesday at 4 a.m.
Destination: World
Chocolate Alchemy
Sunday at 1 p.m.
Antiques Roadshow
Philadelphia, PA (Part 1)
Monday at 7 p.m.
About the Series
Produced by Rocky Mountain PBS, Spirit of Colorado is the only television program dedicated to taking you to the places and introducing you to the people that make up this wonderful state. From the thrill of extreme sports to the inspiring stories of the friends and neighbors that call Colorado home, this program captures the true Spirit of Colorado. To order the beautiful Spirit of Colorado music created by composer Chuck Pyle, call 1-800-311-1839. You can also order directly from the Chuck Pyle web site. Social Studies - Grade Level: K-12 Recording Rights: One Year
Produced by Rocky Mountain PBS, Spirit of Colorado is the only television program dedicated to taking you to the places and introducing you to the people that make up this wonderful state. From the thrill of extreme sports to the inspiring stories of the friends and neighbors that call Colorado home, this program captures the true Spirit of Colorado. To order the beautiful Spirit of Colorado music created by composer Chuck Pyle, call 1-800-311-1839. You can also order directly from the Chuck Pyle web site. Social Studies - Grade Level: K-12 Recording Rights: One Year
Spirit of Colorado
Snowbound
first aired: March 31, 2007 (#804)
Learn about the causes of avalanches, and train with the search and rescue ...
High Country
first aired: April 7, 2007 (#803)
Head to Leadville Airport, North America's highest altitude airport where ...
Dream Jobs
first aired: August 25, 2007 (#802)
Ride with the fireman and engineer in the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad's ...
Off to the Races
first aired: February 24, 2007 (#801)
Cyclists race agains the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in ...
Steam Trains
first aired: October 27, 2007 (#704)
Ride the rails through glorious fall colors with engineers from the Durango ...
Horse Country
first aired: April 6, 2007 (#703)
"And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it, and ...
A Dog's Life
first aired: April 4, 2007 (#702)
In 2001 Denver was voted the most dog-friendly city in the country. From ...
It Beats Workin'!
first aired: February 10, 2007 (#701)
Discover some of Colorado's most unique career opportunities: Leap into ...
Cowboys II
first aired: June 16, 2007 (#607)
Head to the backcountry with Colorado cowboys: break trail through chest-deep ...
Wild and Crazy
first aired: May 12, 2007 (#606)
Experience unrestrained fun in the wild west. Charge down a snow- covered ...
After School
first aired: May 4, 2007 (#605)
Experience after-school fun with traditional Mexican dances with the Ballet ...
The Good Earth
first aired: June 28, 2008 (#604)
Meet a craftsman who carves flutes and learn why Colorado is a great place ...
Rodeo Road
first aired: June 14, 2008 (#603)
See what life is like for professional cowboys, from Colorado's biggest ...
Ranch Life
first aired: April 13, 2007 (#602)
Visit the Mantle family dude ranch in Hell's Canyon in the middle of Dinosaur ...
Animals
first aired: April 11, 2007 (#601)
See the bond between sheepdogs and their owners at the Meeker Sheepdog ...
Canyon Country
first aired: June 23, 2007 (#511)
Glide down the Colorado River through Horsethief Canyon with some city ...
The Forest
first aired: December 22, 2007 (#510)
See how a Colorado Blue Spruce became the Millennium Christmas tree in ...
Ski Life
first aired: November 10, 2007 (#509)
Colorado IS skiing! Fly down the mountains of Purgatory at 137 mph with ...
Winter
first aired: October 4, 2008 (#508)
Pick up some new techniques at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in ...
Call of the Wild
first aired: August 23, 2008 (#507)
Ski into the heart of the wilderness and spend the night in a 10th Mountain ...
Fun & Games
first aired: April 27, 2007 (#506)
Weave your way through a cornfield maze on a pumpkin farm in Erie County. ...
Furry Friends
first aired: April 20, 2007 (#505)
Meet a three-legged burro that helps kids cope with their disabilities. ...
Made in Colorado
first aired: March 31, 2007 (#504)
The cheeseburger and the Denver Boot are Colorado inventions. Other products ...
Back in the Saddle
first aired: April 25, 2007 (#503)
See the largest horse drive in North America near Craig. Inner city kids ...
Wildlife
first aired: April 18, 2007 (#502)
Explore the worlds of elk, butterflies and big horn sheep. Visit the Butterfly ...
Music in Thin Air
first aired: June 15, 2007 (#501)
Listen to Irish reels in a pub in lower downtown Denver (LoDo). A jazz ...
The Olde West
first aired: July 31, 2008 (#412)
Experience the world's largest horse drive in Browns Park; cross the Pawnee ...
Kids
first aired: February 3, 2007 (#411)
Inner city kids rappel down 100-foot cliffs; eagles soar with help from ...
Wild Wild West
first aired: July 7, 2007 (#410)
The wild and wacky side of Colorado. Watch the Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat ...
Top of the World
first aired: July 23, 2008 (#409)
Find out what it's like to wash Denver skyscrapers' highest windows; join ...
Thrillseekers
first aired: July 22, 2008 (#408)
Go where few have gone before: paraglide and hang-glide high over Aspen, ...
Backcountry
first aired: September 29, 2007 (#407)
Take a 4x4 ride in the rugged San Juans. Explore with Wilderness on Wheels, ...
Rail Fans
first aired: June 14, 2007 (#406)
Railroad enthusiasts show off their passion for trains with a tour of ...
Good Times
first aired: September 8, 2007 (#405)
Join us for trips to the Delta Pow Wow, the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, ...
Mi Casa es Su Casa
first aired: April 5, 2008 (#404)
Explore the many ways Coloradans house themselves: tipi traditions at ...
Good Work!
first aired: July 28, 2007 (#403)
Learn about the volunteers who maintain and repair the Colorado Trail, ...
High Country Rails
first aired: August 31, 2007 (#402)
Colorado has more historic mountain railways than any other state. See ...
The Way We Were
first aired: June 30, 2007 (#401)
Learn about the cliff-dwelling Anasazi of Mesa Verde and the black cavalrymen ...
New West, the
first aired: November 16, 2008 (#307)
Changing face of the West includes a beautiful Telluride ranch and a family ...
Winter Wonderland
first aired: June 24, 2007 (#306)
Enjoy all the fun activities available in a Colorado winter: ice climbing, ...
National Western Stock Show
first aired: January 27, 2008 (#305)
The stock show is one of Denver's most popular annual attractions. Listen ...
Off the Beaten Path
first aired: August 30, 2007 (#304)
Hike trails that lead to the fire tower on rugged Devil's Head; cruise ...
Thrills & Chills
first aired: December 21, 2008 (#303)
Race across sand dunes in snow shoes; bike ride down A-Basin monster moguls, ...
Thunder Lizards
first aired: March 20, 2007 (#302)
Colorado is one of the best places in the world to find dinosaur fossils. ...
Hooves, Paws & Claws
first aired: August 26, 2007 (#211)
Animals are special in Colorado for a lot of reasons. It's easy to understand ...
Road Trip!
first aired: January 29, 2007 (#210)
Take to the road for a memorable view of Colorado. Visit a tropical insect ...
Taking the Waters
first aired: August 29, 2007 (#209)
Water has always been the lifestream of the west. As Colorado's most valued ...
Snowscapes
first aired: February 17, 2007 (#208)
Learn about avalanche control; check out hut to hut cross-country skiing ...
Nature
first aired: August 22, 2008 (#203)
We showcase the natural beauty of Colorado. Learn what sunrise means to ...
Railways
first aired: May 27, 2008 (#201)
Climb aboard a diverse group of railways: the engineering marvel known ...
Mountaineers
first aired: April 28, 2007 (#113)
Half of Colorado is covered by the rugged, wonderful Rocky Mountains. ...
Backroads
first aired: March 22, 2007 (#112)
Meet the folks who make their homes and livings on Colorado's beautiful ...
Sports
first aired: April 21, 2007 (#111)
According to Webster's dictionary, sport is defined as "a physical activity ...
Dogs
first aired: April 14, 2007 (#109)
Visit Wolfhaven, a habitat for wolves and wolf hybrids. Run with the pack ...
Mysteries, Legends and Tall Tales
first aired: March 31, 2009 (#108)
Mysteries, legends and tall tales abound in Colorado. Hear about the web-footed ...
Native Americans
first aired: March 6, 2009 (#107)
Visit Native Americans throughout the state, including Gene Poor Bear,who ...
Let the Games Begin
first aired: May 2, 2007 (#106)
Competitions, races, and games in Colorado are something special. Experience ...
Adventures
first aired: March 21, 2007 (#104)
You can't turn around in Colorado without encountering adventure. Run ...
Cowboys
first aired: February 21, 2009 (#102)
What makes a cowboy a cowboy? Is it what he wears? What he rides? How ...
Home on the Range
first aired: November 7, 2008 (#101)
Ranchers, cowboys and Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell examine the resurgence ...
first aired: March 31, 2007 (#804)
Learn about the causes of avalanches, and train with the search and rescue ...
High Country
first aired: April 7, 2007 (#803)
Head to Leadville Airport, North America's highest altitude airport where ...
Dream Jobs
first aired: August 25, 2007 (#802)
Ride with the fireman and engineer in the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad's ...
Off to the Races
first aired: February 24, 2007 (#801)
Cyclists race agains the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in ...
Steam Trains
first aired: October 27, 2007 (#704)
Ride the rails through glorious fall colors with engineers from the Durango ...
Horse Country
first aired: April 6, 2007 (#703)
"And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it, and ...
A Dog's Life
first aired: April 4, 2007 (#702)
In 2001 Denver was voted the most dog-friendly city in the country. From ...
It Beats Workin'!
first aired: February 10, 2007 (#701)
Discover some of Colorado's most unique career opportunities: Leap into ...
Cowboys II
first aired: June 16, 2007 (#607)
Head to the backcountry with Colorado cowboys: break trail through chest-deep ...
Wild and Crazy
first aired: May 12, 2007 (#606)
Experience unrestrained fun in the wild west. Charge down a snow- covered ...
After School
first aired: May 4, 2007 (#605)
Experience after-school fun with traditional Mexican dances with the Ballet ...
The Good Earth
first aired: June 28, 2008 (#604)
Meet a craftsman who carves flutes and learn why Colorado is a great place ...
Rodeo Road
first aired: June 14, 2008 (#603)
See what life is like for professional cowboys, from Colorado's biggest ...
Ranch Life
first aired: April 13, 2007 (#602)
Visit the Mantle family dude ranch in Hell's Canyon in the middle of Dinosaur ...
Animals
first aired: April 11, 2007 (#601)
See the bond between sheepdogs and their owners at the Meeker Sheepdog ...
Canyon Country
first aired: June 23, 2007 (#511)
Glide down the Colorado River through Horsethief Canyon with some city ...
The Forest
first aired: December 22, 2007 (#510)
See how a Colorado Blue Spruce became the Millennium Christmas tree in ...
Ski Life
first aired: November 10, 2007 (#509)
Colorado IS skiing! Fly down the mountains of Purgatory at 137 mph with ...
Winter
first aired: October 4, 2008 (#508)
Pick up some new techniques at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in ...
Call of the Wild
first aired: August 23, 2008 (#507)
Ski into the heart of the wilderness and spend the night in a 10th Mountain ...
Fun & Games
first aired: April 27, 2007 (#506)
Weave your way through a cornfield maze on a pumpkin farm in Erie County. ...
Furry Friends
first aired: April 20, 2007 (#505)
Meet a three-legged burro that helps kids cope with their disabilities. ...
Made in Colorado
first aired: March 31, 2007 (#504)
The cheeseburger and the Denver Boot are Colorado inventions. Other products ...
Back in the Saddle
first aired: April 25, 2007 (#503)
See the largest horse drive in North America near Craig. Inner city kids ...
Wildlife
first aired: April 18, 2007 (#502)
Explore the worlds of elk, butterflies and big horn sheep. Visit the Butterfly ...
Music in Thin Air
first aired: June 15, 2007 (#501)
Listen to Irish reels in a pub in lower downtown Denver (LoDo). A jazz ...
The Olde West
first aired: July 31, 2008 (#412)
Experience the world's largest horse drive in Browns Park; cross the Pawnee ...
Kids
first aired: February 3, 2007 (#411)
Inner city kids rappel down 100-foot cliffs; eagles soar with help from ...
Wild Wild West
first aired: July 7, 2007 (#410)
The wild and wacky side of Colorado. Watch the Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat ...
Top of the World
first aired: July 23, 2008 (#409)
Find out what it's like to wash Denver skyscrapers' highest windows; join ...
Thrillseekers
first aired: July 22, 2008 (#408)
Go where few have gone before: paraglide and hang-glide high over Aspen, ...
Backcountry
first aired: September 29, 2007 (#407)
Take a 4x4 ride in the rugged San Juans. Explore with Wilderness on Wheels, ...
Rail Fans
first aired: June 14, 2007 (#406)
Railroad enthusiasts show off their passion for trains with a tour of ...
Good Times
first aired: September 8, 2007 (#405)
Join us for trips to the Delta Pow Wow, the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, ...
Mi Casa es Su Casa
first aired: April 5, 2008 (#404)
Explore the many ways Coloradans house themselves: tipi traditions at ...
Good Work!
first aired: July 28, 2007 (#403)
Learn about the volunteers who maintain and repair the Colorado Trail, ...
High Country Rails
first aired: August 31, 2007 (#402)
Colorado has more historic mountain railways than any other state. See ...
The Way We Were
first aired: June 30, 2007 (#401)
Learn about the cliff-dwelling Anasazi of Mesa Verde and the black cavalrymen ...
New West, the
first aired: November 16, 2008 (#307)
Changing face of the West includes a beautiful Telluride ranch and a family ...
Winter Wonderland
first aired: June 24, 2007 (#306)
Enjoy all the fun activities available in a Colorado winter: ice climbing, ...
National Western Stock Show
first aired: January 27, 2008 (#305)
The stock show is one of Denver's most popular annual attractions. Listen ...
Off the Beaten Path
first aired: August 30, 2007 (#304)
Hike trails that lead to the fire tower on rugged Devil's Head; cruise ...
Thrills & Chills
first aired: December 21, 2008 (#303)
Race across sand dunes in snow shoes; bike ride down A-Basin monster moguls, ...
Thunder Lizards
first aired: March 20, 2007 (#302)
Colorado is one of the best places in the world to find dinosaur fossils. ...
Hooves, Paws & Claws
first aired: August 26, 2007 (#211)
Animals are special in Colorado for a lot of reasons. It's easy to understand ...
Road Trip!
first aired: January 29, 2007 (#210)
Take to the road for a memorable view of Colorado. Visit a tropical insect ...
Taking the Waters
first aired: August 29, 2007 (#209)
Water has always been the lifestream of the west. As Colorado's most valued ...
Snowscapes
first aired: February 17, 2007 (#208)
Learn about avalanche control; check out hut to hut cross-country skiing ...
Nature
first aired: August 22, 2008 (#203)
We showcase the natural beauty of Colorado. Learn what sunrise means to ...
Railways
first aired: May 27, 2008 (#201)
Climb aboard a diverse group of railways: the engineering marvel known ...
Mountaineers
first aired: April 28, 2007 (#113)
Half of Colorado is covered by the rugged, wonderful Rocky Mountains. ...
Backroads
first aired: March 22, 2007 (#112)
Meet the folks who make their homes and livings on Colorado's beautiful ...
Sports
first aired: April 21, 2007 (#111)
According to Webster's dictionary, sport is defined as "a physical activity ...
Dogs
first aired: April 14, 2007 (#109)
Visit Wolfhaven, a habitat for wolves and wolf hybrids. Run with the pack ...
Mysteries, Legends and Tall Tales
first aired: March 31, 2009 (#108)
Mysteries, legends and tall tales abound in Colorado. Hear about the web-footed ...
Native Americans
first aired: March 6, 2009 (#107)
Visit Native Americans throughout the state, including Gene Poor Bear,who ...
Let the Games Begin
first aired: May 2, 2007 (#106)
Competitions, races, and games in Colorado are something special. Experience ...
Adventures
first aired: March 21, 2007 (#104)
You can't turn around in Colorado without encountering adventure. Run ...
Cowboys
first aired: February 21, 2009 (#102)
What makes a cowboy a cowboy? Is it what he wears? What he rides? How ...
Home on the Range
first aired: November 7, 2008 (#101)
Ranchers, cowboys and Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell examine the resurgence ...
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