Estes Park celebrates 100 years of scenic, high-country golf By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK This year, Estes Park is celebrating 100 years of mountain golf at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, and so should you. While the sport was introduced to the area by Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quinn, the Fourth Earl of Dunraven … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Colorado is one of the best places in America to experience a white water rafting adventure. More major rivers start here than in any other, and the most popular white water river in the country is in the state. Most begin their runs in astoundingly scenic locations, cutting through alpine forests and carving … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Learning about history is often seen as dull, boring and without relevance. Not in the mountain towns of Colorado’s Front Range. While the region’s communities have evolved since their founding, many still display obvious evidence of, and strong connections to, their past identities—which around here is either hard rock mining or tourism. To … Continue reading
Estes Park has been welcoming visitors since before it became a town ESTES PARK After celebrating the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park and the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service these past couple of years, this year—April 17 to be exact—marks the 100th anniversary of the Town of Estes Park. All year … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE The fun isn’t limited to going downhill at our regional ski resorts. The growing trend of uphill skiing is gaining a considerable foothold at Colorado ski areas and resorts. Those who take part enjoy the increased exercise and solitude along with the chance to skip lift lines, get a considerable price break on … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN For more than 40 years, members of the Our Gang 4 Wheelers—a self-described “little band of weirdoes” —have been holding races on ice, and having a ton of fun doing it. Except for its first three years, the club’s events have occurred on Georgetown Lake. Its members, many of whom … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE There is no better time to learn how to take advantage of Colorado ski area’s downhill delights then in January during Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. All across the state, ski areas are gearing up to offer their best deals, promotions and programs for beginners. The goal is to make it … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE In Colorado, a pair of cross-country skis can transport just about anyone from their everyday life into a peaceful forest environment of snow-laden trees, white meadows and trails running along frozen creeks. A hidden world of winter beauty and sensational settings can be unveiled throughout the Peak to Peak Region and neighboring Clear … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Colorado, North America’s number one skiing destination, unofficially began its 2016-17 ski season in early October when Loveland and Copper Mountain took advantage of cold nighttime temperatures, and began to cover their runs in man-made snow. Eldora, Arapahoe Basin and Winter Park began their own snowmaking operations soon after. Thanks to help from … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Mining is a vital part of our region of the state’s history. It’s where the some of the earliest and most substantial gold discoveries were made and why most of the towns in the area were founded. Those wanting to learn more about the region’s mining history, don’t have to dig very deep. … Continue reading
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