FRONT RANGE Mining is a vital part of our region of the state’s history. It’s where the some of the earliest and most substantial gold discoveries were made and why most of the towns in the area were founded. Those wanting to learn more about the region’s mining history, don’t have to dig very deep. … Continue reading
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October 2015 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
October 3 Jamestown Juggernaut The Jamestown Juggernaut, Oct. 3 from 8-10:30 a.m., is a challenging half marathon trail race starting at the Mercantile Café, running through the Calwood and Balarat Outdoor Education centers and finishing at Elysian Park. The race is a promotion of health, fun and fitness with its primary aim to support long-term … 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