A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
By Maggie Magoffin
Isabella Bird was a true explorer who defied Victorian expectations of how a woman was to live her life. At home in England she was constantly ill, but as soon as she embarked on (more…)
Tag: Mining
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Gilpin County Players present a magical performanceby Patty Unruh
Narnia was a magical land where four children interacted with mythical creatures, made special friends, and defeated the forces of evil. The auditorium stage of Gilpin County School was also a magical setting (more…)
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Contemporary Europe comes alive through history for local students
Gilpin High School youths’ educational adventure in Europeby Patty Unruh
An adventurous group of Gilpin High School students and their adult chaperons took part in a tour of several European countries during their spring break March 19-30. Each spring, (more…)
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Leonard Nichols, “last” resident of Nevadaville?
The Country’s Smallest HamletPer request from one of our subscribers, Mary Peery, for more Nevadaville stories, here’s a fascinating article about Leonard and “The Country’s Smallest Hamlet” in the DelMarva Star, Wilmington, Delaware, January 6, 1935: (more…)
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Eagles’ baseball squad advances on season record
Three wins, one loss in two sets of double headersby Patty Unruh
Gilpin High School’s baseball team had a busy week last week, with double headers against the Denver Jewish Day Tigers (DJD) on Wednesday, April 6, and against the (more…)
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Uganda’s recovering wildlife
Queen Elizabeth National Parkby Dave Gibson
Set beneath the imposing 16,762 ft. high Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited tourist destination. Originally home to Basongora pastoralists, (more…)
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A tailing tale of Rose Horn from Golden Gate to McCoy
By Maggie MagoffinThe following is from an oral recording by Rose Horn’s family with her at 83 years of age about her life as a child and living in the mountains. Rose is the daughter of Otto and Bertha Ramstetter. (more…)
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Spending a day with chimpanzees in the wild
Forest chimp trekking in Uganda’s Kibale National Park by Dave Gibson
At the turn of the 20th century, there are estimated to have been one million chimpanzees living in the wild. Today, about 200,000 remain across equatorial Africa, scattered from (more…)
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An irrational superhero battle
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie reviewBy David Josselyn
DC Comics has officially launched their canonical movie universe with the recent release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” In all appearances, DC is following in the (more…)
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A tailing tale of salting a gold mine, and Aunt Mac goes to jail!
By Maggie MagoffinFrom “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter. (more…)
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“Risen” film rises above the mediocrity of Christian movies
Movie ReviewBy David Josselyn
“Risen” is an unabashedly Christian movie with an intended Christian, or at least curious about the faith, audience. As many Christians can tell you, much of what is produced in (more…)
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Clear Creek Canyon Park nearing completion
Peak to Plains Trail built on 140 year old railroad bedClear 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…)
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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…)
