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Michelle Jackson is the founder of the website and podcast Square State Colorado. She's focused on supporting local businesses, sustainability and sharing a more nuanced and thoughtful experience of Denver and the state of Colorado. She grew up in Colorado and is excited to square this Square State with her readers and listeners. Go to: https://squarestateco.com to learn more about Denver and the state of Colorado if you live here or are planning to visit or move here.

Why You Should Visit Denver, Colorado This Fall

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025Uncategorized Michelle@SquareState

The week that I’m working on this post is Denver’s first “False Fall” You know that week when the temperatures drop, there’s rain and it’s cloudy and cool in the morning. There’s a huge sigh of relief after a summer…

72 Hours Experiencing Black Denver (Summer 2025)

July 9, 2025July 9, 202572 Hours in Denver, Uncategorized Michelle@SquareState

Growing in Denver as a Black person means forever being asked the following question “There Black people in Denver?” At this point I just laugh it off and enjoy the exchange of comments, discussing how people perceive the city of…

A Review of Denver’s 16th Street (Mall) 2025

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025Uncategorized Michelle@SquareState

A couple of weeks ago, I attended the official reopening of Denver’s 16th Street. I grew up calling it the 16th Street Mall, but it’s had a recent subtle rebrand. Having grown up enjoying downtown Denver, working briefly on Larimer…

Things to Do in Denver, Colorado June 2025

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025June in Denver, Uncategorized Michelle@SquareState

Hands down, June is one of the best months to be in Denver. We’re solidly in summer fun season, there are a ton of free and low-cost events to be enjoyed and it’s still early in the summer tourist season.…

Should You Visit Denver’s 16th Street Mall

March 18, 2025April 15, 2025Downtown Denver, Podcast, Uncategorized Michelle@SquareState

It’s a slightly grey and cloudy day in March as I work on this podcast episode. Every couple of years or so, I reflect on whether or not people should visit Denver’s 16th Street Mall. It’s one of the iconic…

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