By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK The Estes Valley Model Railroaders celebrate 40 years as a club, and 20 years of presenting “Colorado’s premier model train show,” at its annual Rails in the Rockies, Feb. 18-19. Growing to more than 19,000 square feet, the show has been relocated to the Estes Park Events Center Complex for … 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
ESTES PARK Winter presents many challenges for the plants and animals that call Rocky Mountain National Park home. For visitors to the park, it seems that survival in these conditions is near impossible, but for the wildlife the secret to survival is hidden just under the surface of the Colorado snowpack. Learn how plants and … Continue reading
NEDERLAND The U.S. Forest Service has released its final decision for the Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails Project. The decision finalizes all elements in the draft decision, including a 44-mile, non-motorized trail system across about 6,000 acres branching out from the Peak to Peak Highway in areas known as East Magnolia and West Magnolia. Currently there are … 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
Winter Bike to Work Day Jan. 25; register and track trips today BOULDER COUNTY Winter Bike Week (Jan. 23-27, 2017) is an annual celebration of year-round cycling that encourages residents, students and employees to get on their bikes for commuting, errands or just for fun. For riders unaccustomed to riding in the cold or snow, … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Estes Valley Recreation and Park District announced the approval and receipt of the building permit for vertical construction of the new 70,000 square-foot Estes Valley Community Center. Located at 660 Community Drive, the new facility will be home to multigenerational community space, including senior services, library resources, childcare facilities, indoor gardening space, meeting … 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
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Kerri Aungst believes rich memories create a rich life and travel is how to make these memories. The Gilpin County-based travel agent and her business Beaches Etc specializes in beach destinations around the world and all-inclusive cruises, which are the perfect cure for cabin fever and Colorado’s winter or the … Continue reading
MMAC Monthly 