ESTES PARK – Storyteller, musician and performing artist Cory Hills of Thousand Oaks, California will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, July 1 and July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Cory Hills is an active percussionist in … Continue reading
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Artists selected for 2015 Art in the Park program at Rocky Mountain National Park
Programs Begin June 21 Continues Through Summer ESTES PARK – Six artists have been selected for the summer 2015 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. This year’s program celebrates the ideals of Rocky’s 100th anniversary with a line-up of talented artists. Artists are provided with a creative, contemplative environment in which to generate artistic … Continue reading
Gear-up for Bike to Work, Bike to Play activities in Estes Park
Bike to Work on June 24 Estes Park’s 2015 Bike to Work, Bike to Play activities will take place June 17-30. The centerpiece of these activities is Bike to Work Day June 24 at the Estes Park Visitor Center. Activities, prize drawings and free breakfast for anyone who cycles to the event. Estes Park joins … Continue reading
Estes Park’s Fiber Affair biggest fest in West
ESTES PARK Each June, families, knitters and animal enthusiasts attend the free Estes Park Fiber Affair and Wool Market to find all kinds of great things and more. This year’s 25th anniversary event, held at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, continues to be the largest fiber fest in the West. Attendees can also enjoy a … Continue reading
Fiber artist creates hand-painted yarn, garments
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK If anyone any single person can sum up the spirit of Estes Park’s annual Fiber Affair, it’s Neota Designs owner Deb Coombs. Not only does she craft original designs, clothes and accessories from wool and mohair yarn, she makes the hand-painted and dyed yarn for others to do the … Continue reading
Conditions delay opening at Brainard Lake Recreation Area
WARD – Due to heavy snowpack and unsafe conditions, the opening of Brainard Lake Recreation Area in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest has been tentatively scheduled for June 19. The road west of the lake to the Long Lake and Mitchell Lake Trailheads will likely open later in June. Pawnee Campground is scheduled to open … Continue reading
Learn connections between ‘most unlikely corners of life’ in Rocky Mountain National Park
ESTES PARK – Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy for an afternoon class that explores the interconnectedness of a variety of subjects. From 1-5 p.m. on June 26, July 8 and Aug. 12, join acclaimed instructor Kevin Cook on a journey through the living connections of Rocky Mountain National Park. The three dates address three different … Continue reading
Hessie Trailhead weekend shuttle begins Saturday, June 13
Nederland Park-n-Ride is the new pick-up/drop-off location; runs every 15 minutes Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County will once again run a free shuttle service on weekends and holidays this summer/fall to carry passengers from Nederland’s RTD Park-n-Ride–1st and Jackson Street just off the Peak-to-Peak Highway (CO 72)–to the Hessie Trailhead, a popular entry point … Continue reading
Mountain-based farmer’s markets emerge in summer
By Jennifer Pund FRONT RANGE Late spring and summer brings popular farmer’s markets to mountain town across the Northern Front Range. Some communities have a long tradition of hosting a market while others are just forming or rebuilding. All of the weekly events offer fresh produce, opportunity to browse distinctive products and listen to local … Continue reading
Locally-grown festival becomes summer highlight
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek RapidGrass is rapidly becoming a significant festival on the Colorado summer circuit. What began as a small, downhome afternoon of acoustic music is growing into a major event attracting bluegrass fans from across the state and beyond. The annual event, now in its sixth year, is still … Continue reading
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