Sean Harper works with a band in the Stage Stop Hayloft Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith ROLLINSVILLE Stage Stop owner Heather Hatwan recently turned an unfortunate situation into the Peak to Peak’s latest fully-equipped, full-service recording studio. With the help of sound engineer Sean Harper, the venue now has an all-new … Continue reading
Gary Kragenbrink in his Central City studio Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY M etal sculptor Gary Kragenbrink thinks art should be fun. Fun to make, and fun to view. His quirky creatures made from found, re-purposed junk metal provide enjoyment for collectors and admirers while providing him a creative … Continue reading
Kim Culver and wild Angelica Sign-up for Culver’s Osha Class ends Oct. 10 By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Kim Culver loves plants, and in particular Osha. Join the herbalist, Oct. 12 at at 1 p.m., as she introduces Osha—a native plant that has long been known to carry medicinal properties among the Native American tribes of … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. The hike to Eugenia Mine in Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading
October 1-31 Fifth Annual ‘Western Light’ Fine Art Show Earthwood Collections in Estes Park hosts the 5th Annual “Western Light” Fine Art Show through October. The 2014 show includes the best and newest work from a select group of 15 “Western Light Painters.” There are over 75 newly unveiled paintings that are a mix of … Continue reading
GEORGETOWN – Mother Nature delivered 7 inches of snow to the slopes of Loveland Ski Area over since Sept. 30. Not to be outdone, Loveland’s snowmaking team fired up 17 snow guns last night and began laying down some manmade flakes of their own. Loveland Ski Area’s snowmaking team took advantage of the cold temperatures … Continue reading
UPDATE: Park snowplow operators worked numerous days to safely reopen Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4. The road had been closed since Sept. 29, due to deep drifting snow, high winds and ice. Winter conditions can come quickly to high elevations. Park visitors need to be prepared and … Continue reading
WINTER PARK – Fall may be officially just one week old, but Mother Nature is getting a jump on winter, blanketing Winter Park Resort with its first snow of the season, Sept. 30. The early dusting is a positive sign of another great upcoming ski and ride season, which begins on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Those … Continue reading
DENVER – The National Western Stock Show has named Philip F. Anschutz the 2015 Citizen of the West, an award that recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer and perpetuate the West’s agricultural heritage and ideals. Anschutz, entrepreneur and philanthropist, has had a major impact on many institutions in the state … Continue reading
The aspen leaves have been particularly bright this season. All along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway from Estes Park to Central City and into Clear Creek County, the trees seem to be changing all at once creating spectacular mountain scenes. Here are a couple of examples from Sept. 19. Continue reading
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