BY JOHN MEYER, JMEYER@DENVERPOST.COM

Heya, outdoors folks!

Did you enjoy the amazing photos from Orion's lunar flyby this week as much as I did? Who knew there were so many colors on an orb we see down here as silvery white? I loved hearing the astronauts describe what they were seeing with such awe, and I pray for their safe return on Friday. I'll think about their mission from now on whenever I go camping, hiking or skiing by moonlight.

Heads up

The metro area will see high temperatures in the 70s on Saturday and Sunday with rain showers possible, while the mountains will see highs in the 40s with a rain-snow mix possible on Saturday afternoon.

ABC’s Good Morning America will broadcast live shots from the summit of Pikes Peak on Friday, weather permitting, as part of its America the Beautiful series visiting every state in the union. (John Meyer/The Denver Post)

Your Weekly 5:

1. Good Morning America planning live shots Friday from Pikes Peak summit. You’re invited to gather in the background.
2. Because EV fires can burn for hours, CDOT firefighters train at mountain tunnels to respond in seconds
3. The big melt: A look at Colorado ski resort closing dates as some areas shut down early
4. Breckenridge ski resort co-founder and Colorado skiing legend Trygve Berge dies at 93
5. What you need to know about Front Range drought restrictions

Worth Your Time

Low water levels are visible at Blue Mesa Reservoir on March 25, 2026, near Gunnison. The reservoir, fed by the Gunnison River, is part of the Colorado River Basin’s water storage system. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

What does drought look like? How record-low snowpack is hitting southwestern Colorado

Get Yourself Outdoors

Denver Summit FC fans scream before the team’s inaugural home game against the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

For the love of soccer, daughters and the women of Denver Summit FC

In a 50-year love affair with soccer, what’s happening in Denver warms a father’s heart

MORE HEADLINES

• Adult soccer across the Front Range offers leagues, pickup and community
• Colorado Front Range Passenger Rail gets track deal needed to launch train service

DOG OF THE WEEK

Rollo

"He is a big, loveable teddy bear and will knock you over with excitement," owner Natalie writes.

If you want your pup featured, email a photo and short description to tfries@denverpost.com.