ESTES PARK The 1st Annual Universal Consciousness Festival: A Rocky Mountain Healing & Wellness Event takes place at the Aspen Lodge Resort & Spa in Estes Park, Sept. 11-15. Marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating Colorado floods, the Healing & Wellness Festival is founded on the principle that no matter who we are, we … Continue reading
Once a year Nederland celebrates its humble beginnings and history with its Miners’ Days Celebration. For two days Nederland comes alive again as real miners, men and women, with amazing skills compete in wood splitting, spike driving, jackleg drilling, bow sawing, mucking, and single and double jack drilling. This year’s event will be dedicated in … Continue reading
August 28, 2014 Sometimes the best satisfaction at the end of a tough hike, besides that “ah, I’ve made it!” moment, is being greeted with amazing views. And nothing quite adds to the views of stunning mountain valleys and peaks like a tall, cascading waterfall. Colorado is filled with beautiful mountain waterfalls that are not … Continue reading
In the wake of a memorable 2013-14 Colorado ski season that set a record for statewide skier visits, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts are aiming to maintain that positive momentum by investing in guest-facing amenities and operations improvements that will further enhance every facet of the skier and snowboarder experience, on and off … Continue reading
Shuttle will now run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and stop at the Nederland Park-n-Ride Boulder County’s free shuttle service to and from the Hessie Trailhead in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area will move from its current location at Nederland Middle/Senior High School to the RTD Park-n-Ride, 300 Jackson St., just off of … Continue reading
NEDERLAND The inaugural Oktoberfest Classic 25-mile “fondo” style mountain bike event takes place, Sept. 13, in Nederland. There will be an adult race as well as a kids event, and when the riding is done, a Bavarian style Oktoberfest with traditional German food, music and beer awaits. The “ever-challenging” Mineral Mountain Trail and subsequent loop … Continue reading
GILPIN COUNTY The 6th Annual Dory Hill Pinball Camp-out, which draws pinheads from all over the country to camp out, play pinball and enjoy the mountain location, returns, Sept. 5-7, to Base Camp at Golden Gate. Beginning on Friday around noon, trucks and trailers show up with pinballs ready for play, according to event founder … Continue reading
LYONS The first annual Viva Lyons, featuring a free perfromance by the Grammy-nominated bluegrass-rock band Infamous Stringdusters, takes place, Sept. 13, in the town’s Bohn Park. Presented by Oskar Blues Brewery, Viva Lyons will be an event of remembrance, marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating floods and celebration, saluting the resilience and rebuilding efforts … Continue reading
Photo courtesy of National Park Service By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK Centennial celebrations only come around once in a lifetime, and Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary is shaping up to be an enormous one not to be missed. The year-long celebration begins, Sept. 3 and 4, with kick-off events featuring music, treats, and … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY Stephanie Waters has always been fascinated with the paranormal. The author and professional storyteller created the Spirits of Colorado Paranormal Convention three years ago for all those who are just as captivated by the supernatural. This year’s event, Sept. 12-14, takes place in locations throughout Central City. “I have … Continue reading
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