Shuttle will now run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and stop at the Nederland Park-n-Ride Boulder County’s free shuttle service to and from the Hessie Trailhead in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area will move from its current location at Nederland Middle/Senior High School to the RTD Park-n-Ride, 300 Jackson St., just off of … Continue reading
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Firewood collection permits available for 2014 season by lottery from RMNP
Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. Firewood collection begins Saturday, September 20, and lasts through Friday, October 3, for east and west side firewood. Some locations will not be available for collection on weekends. A $20 non-refundable administrative fee will be charged for … Continue reading
Hazardous fuels reduction work continues in RMNP near Allenspark
The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool for managing wildfire near structures and communities. These projects are done to protect life and property and enhance the safety of firefighters and their ability to manage fire within the park. As seen with the Fern Lake Fire, previous reduction of hazardous fuels aided … Continue reading
Backdoor Theater – Sept. 5-6
Backdoor Theater – Nederland September 5 and 6 Guardians of the Galaxy(2014, PG-13) STARRING: Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper Coming Soon – Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtles(2014, PG-13) STARRING: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner Nederland Backdoor Theater Nederland Community Center 750 Highway 72 Nederland, CO 80466 303-258-3044 (message) thegang@backdoortheater.org Continue reading
Reel Mountain Theater – Sept. 5-11
Reel Mountain Theater – Estes Park September 5-11 Leaving Thursday, September 4: Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (R) Weaving together two of Miller’s classic stories with new tales, the town’s most hard boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants. Into The Storm (PG-13) In the span of a … Continue reading
Colorado native crafts products from local, wild herbs
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith SILVER PLUME Inspired by the idea that the inclusion of bitter herbs into our everyday diet is “essential for vibrant health and agreeable digestion,” Shae Whitney created DRAM Apothecary three years ago. Her company, which crafts handmade bitters, teas and syrups using wild Colorado herbs, opened … Continue reading
Tasting room opens at Mid-County Liquor
GILPIN COUNTY Mid-County Liquors debuts its new tasting room in its new location, Sept. 14, with a Grand Opening Celebration featuring wine, beer, spirits, food, kid’s games, live music and giveaways. Business owners John Dunham and Jan Petersen converted a former home into a commercial building at 17218 Hwy. 119, next to Roy’s Last Shop, … Continue reading
Nederland Oktoberfest bike event features German food, drink, music
NEDERLAND The inaugural Oktoberfest Classic 25-mile “fondo” style mountain bike event takes place, Sept. 13, in Nederland. There will be an adult race as well as a kids event, and when the riding is done, a Bavarian style Oktoberfest with traditional German food, music and beer awaits. The “ever-challenging” Mineral Mountain Trail and subsequent loop … Continue reading
Campground transforms into outdoor arcade
GILPIN COUNTY The 6th Annual Dory Hill Pinball Camp-out, which draws pinheads from all over the country to camp out, play pinball and enjoy the mountain location, returns, Sept. 5-7, to Base Camp at Golden Gate. Beginning on Friday around noon, trucks and trailers show up with pinballs ready for play, according to event founder … Continue reading
3rd Annual Gilpin Artist Studio Tour features new, veteran participants
Pastel by Virginia Unseld GILPIN COUNTY Gilpin County artists are in the final stretch of finishing mosaics, firing pots, pouring candles, polishing jewelry, framing paintings and welding sculptures to prepare for art enthusiasts to visit their studios, Sept. 20-21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend-long Gilpin Art Studio Tour is free and open … Continue reading
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