Nathan Heffel

Denver's Union Station, which was remodeled to include restaurants, stores and a hotel, reopened last month.

Once-Dilapidated City Train Stations Enjoying A Renaissance

Nathan Heffel

Cities like St. Paul, Minn., and Denver are revitalizing old union stations with brewpubs and cafes. It's part of an effort to spur downtown development and attract young adults and baby boomers.

Denver Street Arcade Attracts Gamers Of All Ages

Nathan Heffel

It's part of an interactive street festival that's transforming 2 city blocks into custom video games. They're played on giant LED screens and accompanied by Colorado Symphony Orchestra musicians.

Excavators work to restore the original channel of Left Hand Creek. The creek's diversion structures sit clogged with mud, debris and stagnant water.

After Floods, Some Colo. Rivers Aren't Where They Used To Be

Nathan Heffel

The historic Colorado floods actually changed the course of some rivers and creeks. That has left many agricultural irrigation ditches and diversion dams useless. Farmers and irrigation companies now find themselves footing the bill to reroute these waterways before spring planting season.

As part of its rebranding effort, Greeley has adopted the slogan "Greeley Unexpected," appearing on a billboard on Highway 34 in Weld County, Colo.

Cow Town Opts For Funk Over Funky Smell

Nathan Heffel

The stench of cattle haunts Greeley, Colo., and that's not doing the tourism industry any favors. The city, long reliant on meatpacking, is desperately trying to shake its image by constructing a new one.