Nederland Mining Days, Oktoberfest combined to create single event
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Nederland Mining Days, Oktoberfest combined to create single event

By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Ever since tungsten, silver and gold was found near Nederland in the late 1800s, mining has been part of the town’s history.  Nederland, meaning “low land” is where the  minerals found in Caribou Mines were milled. Miners’ Days, which celebrates this heritage, is a long standing tradition in Nederland and has … Continue reading

Outdoor store celebrates first year of outfitting Boulder’s high country
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Outdoor store celebrates first year of outfitting Boulder’s high country

By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND What do you get when an outdoor supply truck runs into a Carhartt van next to a garage sale? It’s a riddle most Nederland locals—or visitors caught without backcountry gear—can answer: Mountain Man Outdoor Store. Owners John and Sasha Thompson, who celebrate their store’s one-year anniversary in July, are taking advice, … Continue reading