FRONT RANGE For a week or two in late September, Colorado’s Front Range is transformed into an arena of shimmering gold aspen leaves. This brilliant backcountry display is best viewed from a trail. In the Peak to Peak region and Clear Creek County to the south, countless trails from easy to challenging wind through our … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Recreational boating is one of the most widely enjoyed forms of outdoor recreation in the United States, and its no different in our land-locked state. Whether you’re an avid boater or simply enjoy sailing or paddling a few weekends a year, the mountain lakes, rivers and creeks of Colorado’s Front Range have something … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Colorado is an extraordinary state for rockhounding. It’s famous for its silver and gold mines, but there’s a remarkable variety of minerals, gemstones, fossils and other geologic treasures to be uncovered. The first amateur geologists in the area were prospectors looking for gold and other minerals of commercial value. More recently, people have … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Geocaching is an outdoor adventure where participants seek locations or cleverly hidden containers using a GPS device or free mobile app. It’s often called a game of high-tech hide and seek, sharing aspects of orienteering and treasure hunting. It’s a great way to discover new places and head off on a route you … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE There are plenty of reasons to participate in a community garden. Benefits range from the physical to mental. Here in the mountains, they provide an opportunity for people with limited space, soil or water rights to grow their own vegetables and flowers while giving an opportunity to meet neighbors … Continue reading
PEAK TO PEAK Historic rural schoolhouses can be found all over Colorado, including most Front Range mountain towns. Several of them have been lovingly restored and have found new ways to serve the public. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a town by town look at the restored and repurposed historic schoolhouses in … Continue reading
GILPIN COUNTY Ever since the gold rush days of the 1800s, people have been coming to Gilpin County to strike it rich. Today, they test their luck at more than 20 casinos in Black Hawk and Central City, where slots, poker, craps and roulette are the main attraction. What began as an idea to raise … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Colorado leads the U.S. in avalanche fatalities. Most deadly avalanches are started by the people involved. Travel in avalanche terrain—which is almost inevitable if you take part in Colorado’s abundant winter snow activities—can be dangerous. To reduce your risk of having an accident you need to be able to assess and manage your … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Outdoor enthusiasts celebrate winter in Colorado because with the falling snow comes a new selection of activities to be enjoyed on the state’s diverse trails, especially cross-country skiing. Along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway and many backcountry access points in Clear Creek County, a pair of Nordic skis … Continue reading
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