WINTER PARK, Colo. – Due to warm temperatures that have inhibited snowmaking operations, Winter Park Resort will open its 75th Anniversary season on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8:30 a.m. With snow and much colder temperatures in the forecast, postponing the resort’s opening from the scheduled date of November 12 allows Winter Park’s hard-working snowmaking and … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL Celebrate the 141st year of the historic two-room Gold Hill School during its annual Fall Fiesta Fundraiser, Nov. 12, at the Gold Hill Inn. Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students wait on diners who can enjoy a taco buffet dinner, fantastic raffle prizes, unique local silent auction, and music by … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund EMPIRE Colorado has an amazing history and Deb and Jim Dysinger love sharing it with everyone who is interested. This month, the couple celebrates the one-year anniversary of Annie’s Gold Antiques and Collectibles’ move to Empire, while customers continue to rave of the new location. Both hailing from generations of collectors, the … Continue reading
Idaho Springs Heritage Museum & Visitor Center By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS The Historical Society of Idaho Springs has been preserving the legacy of its Clear Creek County namesake for 50 years, but they can’t do it alone. In an effort to raise funds for the coming year and a special project, the group … Continue reading
GEORGETOWN Join Georgetown and Colorado Parks & Wildlife in celebrating Colorado’s state mammal at the 9th Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival, Nov. 8. Event highlights include speakers, educational programs and activities, wildlife-related art and gifts. The family-friendly event will also feature children’s activities, music, hikes, tours and much more. It is a great opportunity to … Continue reading
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Although some may get a head start, November is the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. Thankfully, mountain artists and craftspeople get together to feature their work in numerous holiday markets and craft fairs from now until Christmas. You’d be surprised at the talent that can be … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. The Bakerville-Loveland Trail is a paved trail linking the Clear … Continue reading
Photo by Carl Frey / Winter Park Resort WINTER PARK, Colo. – With just 10 short days until Winter Park Resort opens for its 75th Anniversary season on Wednesday, November 12, Mother Nature delivered 5 inches of fresh snow with more supposed to fall throughout the afternoon. In addition to the natural accumulation, snowmaking operations … Continue reading
Photo by Dave Camara/Arapahoe Basin Denver, Colo. – October 17, 2014 – Colorado’s 2014/15 ski season is underway today as a crowd of ecstatic skiers and snowboarders celebrated at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Atop an 18-inch base of packed powder, at 9:00 a.m. the Black Mountain Express high-speed quad chairlift began delivering eager snow riders … Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo. – Brainard Lake Recreation Area will be closed to vehicle traffic west of the main access gate near the fee station starting at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. This is an annual closure due to changing weather patterns, snow, high winds and icy road conditions. The area remains open to pedestrian access, and … Continue reading
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