ESTES PARK Did you know that the Coyote is our country’s second largest canine? Often misunderstood, the coyote has profound impact on our everyday lives. Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on March 25th for the Coyotes: The Song Dogs of the West class, taught by Jared Gricoskie, to learn about those impacts and why the … Continue reading
GOLDEN Mountainsmith—craftsmen of backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear—hosts Big City Mountaineers’ annual Brew and View on Wednesday, March 22, 6-9 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. Brew and View attendees can expect a viewing of the movie Uncharted Lines, beverages from Upslope Brewery and a raffle contest. Tickets are $40, and include two … Continue reading
GILPIN COUNTY Gilpin County Public Library is pleased to announce its next search for an artist to be featured in our tenth annual Artist-in-Residence program. The library is accepting letters of application from artists of all kinds for the 2017 Artist-in-Residence Program. Artists’ letters should describe themselves and their experience in a particular art form … Continue reading
NEDERLAND This is the time of year when two of our local nonprofit organizations, Wild Bear Nature Center and TEENS, Inc., are faced with the challenge of how they are going to transport youth during the busy summer months. Each summer Wild Bear rents a Boulder Valley School bus and driver to transport children to … Continue reading
ESTES PARK On Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Rocky Mountain National Park will offer a special evening program event in collaboration with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. Join us at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium for an interactive evening with Rocky’s former Artist-in-Resident, adventurer-composer Stephen Lias. Mr. Lias brings a fresh perspective on nature … Continue reading
BOULDER This Friday, March 10 the U.S. Forest Service will reopen Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress, and Security Risk climbing areas in Boulder Canyon. The Eagle Rock area remains closed to climbing and other activities and is expected to remain closed through July 31, 2017. These areas were closed February 1 to protect golden eagles during … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE The fun isn’t limited to going downhill at our regional ski resorts. The growing trend of uphill skiing is gaining a considerable foothold at Colorado ski areas and resorts. Those who take part enjoy the increased exercise and solitude along with the chance to skip lift lines, get a considerable price break on … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Nature has always held a “strong place” in Les Barstow’s heart. The award-winning photographer says it “opens a window to the Divine” and leaves him “full of inspiration and wonder.” Nature’s “invitation to explore” is something he’s incorporated into his photography from the beginning. See how his images “evoke the … Continue reading
NEDERLAND Known for his solo troubadour spirit—and knack for telling a good story—Todd Snider has been carving a musical niche for himself ever since releasing a debut album in 1994. It took joining a band three years ago, however, to push him in some new directions and teach him to be less “wordy.” Snider, who … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Estes Park’s popular town-wide Thursday Night Dine Around returns weekly in March. Each Thursday evening, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., dozens of restaurants across town offer $5 special menus that change weekly. Organizer encourage patrons to stop by two or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food … Continue reading
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