Nederland Mining Days, Oktoberfest combined to create single event
Culture

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

Culture

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