Mine tour now includes tunnel previously closed to the public for 75 years By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS For 124 years, the ARGO Tunnel has been a central character in the identity of Idaho Springs. Excavated between September 1893 and November 1910, the tunnel intersected and drained water from nearly all major gold mines—and … Continue reading
Idaho Springs Ski Area Becomes 23rd Member of State Trade Association DENVER Colorado Ski Country USA, the state trade association and global voice of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado, today announced that Echo Mountain will join the association effective immediately. Echo Mountain, which is only 50 minutes away from downtown Denver and offers night skiing … Continue reading
DENVER The History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF) is awarding $4,568,138 in historic preservation grants to projects across Colorado. These grants provide essential funding for projects such as historic structure assessments, education programs, archaeological projects, and physical work to preserve and restore historic buildings and places. SHF grants help communities preserve their historic resources and … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Entering The Spice and Tea Exchange of Idaho Springs is an experience. Anyone who comes in the business is immediately transported into a world of exotic smells and colors. The first visit can be overwhelming, and time consuming, once an exploration of the store’s many unique offerings begins. With … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Learning about history is often seen as dull, boring and without relevance. Not in the mountain towns of Colorado’s Front Range. While the region’s communities have evolved since their founding, many still display obvious evidence of, and strong connections to, their past identities—which around here is either hard rock mining or tourism. To … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS The Vintage Moose is a small boutique bar in Idhao Springs owned by Mason and Asta Keene, but like its many regular customers, you might as well call it “home.” Situated between the two large parking lots in Idaho Spring, the warm, friendly bar welcomes locals and tourists alike. The … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS Bouck Brothers Distilling celebrates two first releases of its unique spirits in March and April. The first batch of its blended bourbon will be released, March 18, while the first batch of Colorado Coffee Whiskey will be released, April 1. Both events run from noon-7 p.m. Stop in the Idaho Springs distillery, March … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Zach and Nick Bouck have taken their enthusiasm for whiskey further than most, and now legally make their own. Actually, they make several varieties of the popular spirit and have plans to create many more. It took years of saving, planning and research, but the two are now crafting … Continue reading
By Jeffrey Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Mark Morris’ determination to bring live music to an outdoor venue in his hometown of Idaho Springs has grown into one of the state’s top bluegrass festivals. His Clear Creek RapidGrass Music Festival, June 24-26, welcomes some of the genres top, nationally-touring performers and Colorado’s top players. Although it’s become … Continue reading
By Jeffrey Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Mark Morris’ determination to bring live music to an outdoor venue in his hometown of Idaho Springs has grown into one of the state’s top bluegrass festivals. His Clear Creek RapidGrass Music Festival, June 24-26, welcomes some of the genres top, nationally-touring performers and Colorado’s top players. Although it’s become … Continue reading
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