PEAK TO PEAK Want to avoid spending hours in the kitchen preparing a large meal for Thanksgiving? Then head out and join other mountain residents and visitors for a Thanksgiving dinner at gatherings and restaurants across the Peak to Peak. Nederland Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nederland Community Center, 750 N. Hwy. 72 Everyone is welcome, Nov. … Continue reading
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COVER: Disc golf grows in popularity, provides ‘healthy addiction’ for players
By Jennifer Pund FRONT RANGE If you’re looking for a fun time and some moderate exercise while being outside with friends, disc golf can be the answer. Similar to traditional golf, the object is to get a disc in a specially designed goal using the fewest number of throws. Although popular as an underground sport … Continue reading
COVER: Fat bikes add wintertime options for cycling, snow enthusiasts
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Go fat this spring and explore another way to get outdoors and enjoy the snow. Named for their ultra-wide tires, fat bikes have taken cycling year-round and is the latest way to play with two wheels in the vast Colorado outdoors. Fat bikes are fast becoming common on multi-use … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park’s centennial year programs continue
ESTES PARK – The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into April! Join us for one of these events, or join in on one of our events taking place year-round. · April 25: Earth Day/National Junior Ranger Day Celebration Join park staff and community partners to celebrate Earth Day … Continue reading
Berthoud Pass remains closed to sledding and tubing
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Clear Creek Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests reminds visitors that Berthoud Pass area is closed to sledding and tubing, and has been since 2005. Recently, frequent violations of the sledding closure have been reported. The area is adjacent to U.S. Highway 40, 12 miles northwest of … Continue reading
Community Thanksgiving events held throughout month
PEAK TO PEAK Every year in November, Americans come together for a day, or sometimes more, for feasting with friends and family and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Today’s celebrations would likely be unrecognizable to attendees of the original 1621 harvest meal, it continues to be a day for Americans to gather together and share a … Continue reading