The Colorado Day celebration includes free admission on August 1 at the History Colorado Community Museums PUEBLO In honor of Colorado’s 141st birthday, History Colorado’s Community Museums throughout the state will be celebrating Colorado history on August 1st. Join us for fun hands-on ways to celebrate Colorado’s wild, colorful, historical, traditional and modern culture. On … Continue reading
Category Archives: Culture
Eagle Rock Climbing Area in Boulder Canyon re-opens
BOULDER Following a five month closure to protect nesting golden eagles, the U.S. Forest Service reopened Eagle Rock climbing area in Boulder Canyon, July 18. “The Boulder Canyon eagles raised one youngster to fledging – leaving the nest – which is a success! We appreciate the cooperation of climbers with the closure, and monitoring of … Continue reading
Forest Service approves Forsythe II Project ‘to improve forest health’
Decision provides homeowners opportunity to reduce risk of wildfire to private property NEDERLAND The U.S. Forest Service has set a path forward for a fuels reduction and forest health project on a portion of the Roosevelt National Forest with its release today of a final decision on the Forsythe II Project, located between the Town … Continue reading
Culture / Food & Drink / Music
Lazy B Chuckwagon and Show making, preserving lifelong memories
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK The Lazy B Chuckwagon and Show, now in the second season of its modern era, delivers a “delightful mix” of family-friendly cowboy music, skits and humor, accompanied by an authentic, “gold-standard” cowboy dinner. But it’s more than that. Much more. The production, which takes place in the historic Elkhorn … Continue reading
New Estes Park parking structure opens
Grand Opening, July 14 ESTES PARK The Town of Estes Park is pleased to announce the grand opening celebration for the Estes Park Transit Facility Parking Structure July 14, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the top level of the new structure at 691 N Saint Vrain Ave. A ceremony will take place … Continue reading
Colorado Ski Country USA hosts 7.3 million skier visits in 2016-17
DENVER Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today during its 54th Annual Meeting skier visits at its 22-member ski areas totaled 7.3 million during the 2016-17 season. It is estimated that after final numbers are tallied, the 2016-17 season will be the state’s second best season on record. This year’s season total was up six … Continue reading
Plant Select announces new executive director, 20th anniversary book
Plant Select® announces the appointment of Ross Shrigley as Executive Director and celebrates its 20th anniversary. Started in 1997, this nonprofit collaboration between Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Gardens and nurseries has yielded the country’s leading brand of plants designed to thrive in high plains and intermountain regions while using fewer resources and creating a … Continue reading
Join Estes Park’s fifth annual Bike to Work Day, June 28
ESTES PARK The Estes Park Cycling Coalition is hosting Estes Park’s fifth annual Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 28. Cyclists will be offered a free breakfast, coffee, giveaways, informational booths, bike check-ups, and live entertainment from 6-9 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Avenue. Estes Park joins communities across … Continue reading
COVER: Take a hike on region’s many outstanding trails
New, long-established trails provide access, recreation FRONT RANGE Trails are a valuable resource for promoting health, fitness, and a connection with nature. Their use is the number one recreational activity in Colorado. Trails are how many Coloradans and visitors connect to nature and wildlife. According to the 2016-2026 Statewide Trails Strategic Plan, each … Continue reading
Free Hessie Trailhead weekend shuttle begins, June 10
Nederland Park-n-Ride is the pick-up/drop-off location; shuttles run every 15-20 minutes BOULDER COUNTY Boulder County will again offer a free shuttle service on weekends and holidays this summer and fall to carry passengers from Nederland’s RTD Park-n-Ride at 1st and Jackson streets just off the Peak-to-Peak Highway (CO 72), to the Hessie Trailhead, a popular … Continue reading
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