Peak to Plains Trail built on 140 year old railroad bed
Clear Creek Canyon Park is unto its own in the Open Space system, fit for nature lovers and railroad history buffs, who appreciate vestiges of a 140-year-old narrow-gauge bed (more…)
Tag: Gilpin County
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We’re on the verge of losing our nation
4,200 turn out for Franklin Graham’s Decision America Rally at the Capitolby Patty Unruh
Franklin Graham, the CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, appealed to a crowd estimated at 4,200 on Tuesday, March 15, that they as (more…)
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A tailing tale of the 20’s and working at the White House
From Life in the Early Days By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter
The Prosperous Twenties
The total student population of the Golden High School was present in the school auditorium on March 4, 1929 to listen to the inaugural address of the new President of the (more…)
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Frozen Dead Guy Days attracts thousands
Nederland’s early spring festival not so frozen this yearby Aaron Storms
This year’s fun and frosty event started with the Blue Ball on Friday night with live music from three of the 30 bands that would be playing through the three-day event. (more…)
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Woods, Words, and Images
It’s a family affair for new exhibit in Central CityBy David Josselyn
A new art exhibit opened on March 7, 2106, in the Visitors Center Gallery titled Woods, Words, and Images. Deviating a bit from prior exhibits, this one features both the poetry (more…)
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The Denver March Powwow
At the Denver Coliseum between March 25th and 27thBy Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County is located in an area on the eastern edge of the Mountain Ute Tribe territory. The Utes would leave their winter camps once a year for a holiday event called (more…)
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StarFest beams up Trekkies
50 years of Star Trek and more By Randy Beaudette
Characters of the universe gathered descended on the Crowne Plaza and Convention Center this past weekend for the 2016 StarFest. This year’s theme is 50 years of Star Trek (more…)
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A tailing tale of cattle drives and 8th Grade graduation
By Maggie MagoffinFrom “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter
The Cattle Drive
The last big job of the year was to get the livestock that was saleable to the Denver Livestock market on Monday morning when prices were at their best. (more…)
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Timberline Fire volunteers awarded for their servants’ hearts
Annual ceremony a time for recognition, reflection, and funby Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) held its fifth annual awards ceremony on Saturday, March 12, at the Gilpin Community Center. (more…)
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Zootopia – an animated film for children?
Movie ReviewBy David Josselyn
Walt Disney Animation Studios along with producer Clark Spencer and John Lasseter (Pixar producer famous for the Toy Story series, The Incredibles, and the Pixar Shorts) (more…)
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New Colorado ATV legislation
Changes Licensing and Use of Off-road VehiclesBy Randy Beaudette
On February 8, 2016, the Colorado House of Representatives heard the second reading and passed a motion to adopt HB16-1030 which changes licensing and use of off-road vehicles. (more…)
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Chili beans and special finds at annual High Country Auxiliary fundraiser for Timberline FPD and GCART
Community gets fired up by supporting our local respondersby Patty Unruh
The High Country Auxiliary (HCA) volunteers hosted a crowd of 280 on Saturday, March 5, at their annual chili dinner and silent auction to benefit the Timberline Fire Protection (more…)
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Hotel de Paris Museum in Georgetown
“Visible Storage” Unpacks Culture, Memories, and StoriesPRESS RELEASE – Hotel de Paris Museum, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, opens its tour season to the public on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Visitor access (more…)
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James Rusk remembered…
April 25, 1926 – February 13, 2016James Edward Rusk, 89, of Golden died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Jim was born April 25, 1926 in Dayton, IN, the son of Earl and Imo Rusk. He graduated from Dayton High School (more…)
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American Pikas in peril
Pikas across the United States may face extinction says National Park ServiceBy Julian Gothard
“Pikas in Peril,” a recently published scientific journal article produced by the National Park Service (NPS) – in conjunction with Oregon State University, UC Boulder and (more…)
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Recreational Sport Shooting Project
Forest Service (Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests)
Public scoping and four open houses on the proposal to include management direction in the Forest Plan were completed in August and September 2015. Approximately 1,600 (more…)
