PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a region-by-region look at the many properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mountain communities in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The passage … Continue reading
Dumont, Empire historic places unique to region
PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a region-by-region look at the many properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mountain communities in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The passage … Continue reading
Parks & Open Space announces 2015 Land Through the Lens call for photographers
Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 19 Boulder County, Colo. – Parks & Open Space announces the second juried photography exhibit featuring county open space. Eligible photographs must feature county-owned open space properties, but may have been taken at any period in time. Please see the website for a map and more details about submissions. … Continue reading
Historic buildings abound in Georgetown district
PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a region-by-region look at the many properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mountain communities in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The passage … Continue reading
Computer repair comes tailored to mountain residents
By Jennifer Pund JAMESTOWN Most everyone experiences the frustrating feeling that comes with a frozen computer screen, broken smartphone or printer that won’t work. Before tossing your electronics out a window, call Sal DeVincenzo at Affordable PC Medic. Not only can the Peak to Peak-area resident fix PC or Mac computers, he understands the exasperation … Continue reading
Duck Race supports more than 60 charities, groups
ESTES PARK Nothing says spring in the mountains like the Estes Park Duck Race, an event that welcomes visitors from across the county to cheer 6,000 rubber ducks as they float down the Fall River to the finish line. The annual Noon Rotary Club Duck Race is more than a spring festival, as it raises … Continue reading
Popular food truck operator opens permanent location
By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS When Peg Wittmann’s 25-foot bright-yellow and brown food truck is parked at events, it can’t be missed. Nor should it be. Her popular Sunshine Express cuisine has allowed her to build a following in the Clear Creek County area that she is now bringing to her new brick-and-mortar location in … Continue reading
New business to reclaim downtown vacant lot, create beer destination
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK The needs of a non-profit and Estes Park officials’ goal to enhance visitor offerings and have a vacant lot generate tax dollars again have allowed a couple’s business dreams to come true. The Barrel, to be located in the middle of downtown on Elkhorn Avenue, will feature 60 taps … Continue reading
Mountain Events Calendar April 2015
Festivals/Special Events April 1 • Coffee with the Chief – Happy Trails Café (NED) • Easter Egg Hunt & Egg Dive – Gilpin Community Center (GC) April 3 • Easter Egg Dying – Georgetown Community Center (GT) April 4 • Easter Egg Hunt – Werlin Park/Forster’s Place (GT) • Eggmania – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) … Continue reading
Mountain Music Calendar April 2015
April 1 • First Wednesday Music Club – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Matt Turk – Gold Hill Store & Café (GH) • Matthew “The Kilted Man” Gurnsey – The Tavern at Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) April 2 • Open Mic Night – Da Rivuh Restaurant (IS) • Jim Bradford Band – Jamestown … Continue reading