COLORADO Coming off a record-setting winter travel season, Colorado, home of America’s Best Skiing, promises to once again offer visitors to the state with an unmatched winter vacation. Both on- and off-the-slopes at Colorado’s 25 ski areas and resorts, and in destinations across the state, travelers can expect new and unique experiences including the chance … Continue reading
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Forest Service releases draft decision on improved trail system near Nederland
NEDERLAND The U.S. Forest Service has released its final environmental assessment and a draft decision for the Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails Project. The draft decision would approve a 44-mile, non-motorized trail system across about 6,000 acres in Boulder and Gilpin counties in an area along the Peak to Peak Highway known as East Magnolia and West … Continue reading
National Park Artist-in-Residence programs continue with photographer Danielle Austen
ESTES PARK Photographer Danielle Austen of Hillsborough, New Jersey has been an Artist-in-Residence at Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, and Everglades National Parks. She was also a resident artist at the Vermont Studio Center. She has received numerous photography awards including the 2015 International Nature-Landscape Photography Award. Her images have also been exhibited at museums and … Continue reading
“Beyond the Ruins: At Home with Al Birch” a re-enactment at the Knoll-Willows Open Space, Aug. 23
ESTES PARK For over a century, the ruins of his dream home have watched over Estes Park, only a short walk from the nearby cabin he built almost entirely with his own hands. While Albert Birch’s dwelling place is a famous local landmark, less is known about the man. Come enjoy a summer evening and … Continue reading
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park celebrates National Roller Coaster Day, Aug. 16
The 100th and 300th riders on the Cliffhanger, America’s highest-elevation roller coaster, will each win an Annual Thrill Pass. The park will also feature giveaways throughout the day. GLENWOOD SPRINGS To celebrate what has become the king of thrill rides, August 16 is National Roller Coaster Day. This popular amusement ride traces its origins to … Continue reading
The Machine performs Pink Floyd for free at Dillon Amphitheatre, Aug. 27
DILLON The Machine, America’s top Pink Floyd show, will at perform a free show at The Dillon Amphitheatre, W. Lodgepole Street, Dillon, CO, on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. For 26 years, The Machine has forged reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own selling out theaters, large … Continue reading
Inaugural Vertex festival wraps hugely successful first year
Set against the backdrop of Colorado’s breathtaking Collegiate Peaks, Vertex introduces an elevated festival experience integrating music, imagination, art, community and the best of the Colorado outdoors. BUENA VISTA The inaugural Vertex festival just wrapped with tremendous success. Hosting 8.000 attendees in the stunning Arkansas River Valley in Buena Vista for three days and nights, … Continue reading
Longs Peak: Experience the Keyhole Route, Aug. 18, 26
ESTES PARK Do you aspire to reach the summit of Longs Peak? Are you inspired by the lofty rock faces and pinnacles of Rocky Mountain National Park’s highest mountain? Join climbing rangers Everett Phillips and Mitch Musci, on a photographic journey to the top, and back down safely. This free program will be held Thursday, … Continue reading
NedFest hosts top Colorado, international artists
By Jeffrey Smith NEDERLAND The Nederland Music and Arts Festival returns to the banks of Barker Reservoir for three days of music, art, food and microbrews, Aug. 26-28. The annual family-friendly gathering has been hosting some of the music world’s top performers since its formation 18 years ago, and this year is no different. “International … Continue reading
New gallery vii brings fine art back to Allenspark
By Jennifer Pund ALLESNPARK Hanging the colorful flower baskets was all it took for passers-by to stop and see what was happening at the historic gallery on Hwy. 7 near Allenspark. In a building that housed Bishop’s Gallery for decades, Susan and Gary Kerr have opened gallery vii to display works of art from artists … Continue reading
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