Professor Tom Huber ESTES PARK Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden viewed Colorado as the next best place for mining and resource development for the United States following the Civil War. His well-known survey created during the 1870s was intended to hasten that process. Tom Huber, Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, selected … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Joel Estes will introduce you to Estes family members as they contribute in the building of the nation in this American experience. “Cousin Estes” is a musical docudrama that explores the roots and historic contribution of the Estes family from Italy and Scotland through 1875, and then beyond the grave by the ghost … Continue reading
ESTES PARK The Estes Park Museum’s Curator of Education and the Estes Valley Public Library’s Youth & Family Services Team collaborated to offer three Discovery Packs on local history for circulation. Discovery Packs are theme-based, developmentally appropriate kits that encourage children’s literacy skills. The Museum hopes to reach young families and engage them with local history during … Continue reading
Now-Sept. 6 Visit the Historic Fall River Hydroplant Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Historic Fall River Hydroplant in Estes Park was completed in 1909 by F. O. Stanley to provide electric power to the Stanley Hotel. It was also the exclusive source of electricity for the town until the 1940s. A … Continue reading
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 – The Impossible Paradise: The Story of Estes Park’s Earliest Pioneers” opens at the Estes Park Museum on Friday, May 22. The show will run through Sunday, May 24; show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This original play, written to celebrate the 100th anniversary of … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into May. Join us for one of these fun events! May 1: Wild Inspirations Art and artists throughout American history have found inspiration in wild places and played important roles in informing the public about the wonders … Continue reading
March 2 Practicing Medicine in a Mountain Village Estes Park Museum’s “Meet Me @ The Museum” event, March 2, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., explores the life of Dr. Jacob O. Mall facilitated by Director and Curator Derek Fortini. It features a 1981 interview with Mall when, at age 79, he reminisced about the changes he’d seen … Continue reading
February 6 Companion Rescue Workshop Join Colorado Avalanche Information Center patrollers from A-Basin and patrollers from neighboring ski areas, Feb. 6, for a day of classroom instruction and hands-on outdoor scenarios on how to make solo and group avalanche rescues. The workshop is limited to 50 participants with backcountry experience and includes an introduction to … Continue reading
The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into 2015! January 26 marks the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the legislation which created Rocky Mountain National Park, and lots of fun events have been scheduled throughout the month to celebrate! · January 16: National Western Stock Show and … Continue reading
