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The first specific mention of the hot springs in a published form comes from the diary of George A. Jackson, the man who made the first discovery of placer gold in the Rockies. Jacson passed into the mountains via Mt. Vernon Canyon toward the head of Vasquez Fork (now called Clear Creek), arriving at what is now known as Bergan Park. Mr. Jackson descended to the level of the stream, he then followed its source to Grass Valley. As he advanced he saw a dense bluish mist arising from one of the canyons, and suspected it to be from an encampment of Indians, he climbed from the mountainside floundering through snow waist deep, to the brink overlooking soda Creek. He peeked cautiously to ascertain the origin of the mysterious smoke and found it to be a thick vapor mounting from the hot springs located there, since known as Idaho Springs.
Experience fall in the glorious Rocky Mountains aboard the
Georgetown Loop Railroad! Ride the Pumpkin Festival Train First two weekends of October. Our children’s hay bale maze and treasure hunt add fun and excitement of a fall excursion. Oktoberfest! 3rd and 4th weekends of October. Free Bratwurst and hotdogs to all passengers. Free microbrew tasting (for riders over 21 yrs of age with proper i.d.)
Our enclosed, heated coaches make winding through the snow covered Rockies a unique experience this winter.
Miners took advantage of the naturally hot waters of the springs to bathe in. Since then Indian Hot Springs resort has hosted many people including, Frank and Jessie James, William Boney, Sarah Bernhardt, Walt Whitman, the Vanderbilts and the Roosevelts. In more modern times a few of the notable visitors have included John Denver, Clint Eastwood, and Bo Diddley
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Rocky Mountain Events MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Octoberfests (Oktoberfests) Celebrate the return of fall! The following locations will be celebrating Octoberfest throughout the fall: Breckenridge, Granby, Telluride, Canon City, and Georgetown
ASPEN November 28 - November 29: Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup - www.AspenSnowmass.com December 1, 2009 - April 13, 2010: Time Travel Tuesdays - A different program every Tuesday evening featuring living history performances, engaging lectures, first-person recollections, historical games, and more $5/person. Free to members. Locations Vary. 5:30 pm (970) 9253721. www.AspenHistory.org December 12: Aspen Summit For Life - Raising awareness on the importance of being an organ donor. Race from the base of Aspen Mountain to the top - at Night! www.SummitForLife.org December 20 - January 2: Aspen Film Academy Screenings - Every year Aspen Film adds celluloid excitement to Aspen’s winter holidays with a slate of the year’s hottest films headlined by top directors and stars. Open to everyone, this two week extravaganza offers a sneek peek at some of the films everyone will be talking about come the Academy Awards. Harris Concert Hall. www.AspenFilm.org
BLACK HAWK and CENTRAL CITY November 27: Holiday Lighting Ceremony - Black Hawk Gazebo. Join us for our annual lighting ceremony at the Black Hawk Gazebo. The event always kicks off a month of holiday celebration! FREE! December 5 - December 6: Tommyknocker Holidays - Gilpin County’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Teller House in Central City. FREE! Lots of Holiday gift items for sale from the Gilpin History Museum Gift Shop.
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December 12: Gilpin County Arts Festival - Community Center, Highway 46 &119. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. FREE! Purchase items from the Museum gift shop. We have a large selection of Holiday gifts available.
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BRECKENRIDGE Second Saturdays in the Arts District: The second Saturday of Each Month - Breckenridge Theatre, Fuqua, Livery Stable and Tin Shop Ridge Street. Stroll through the arts district on each second Saturday of the month and enjoy new exhibitions at the Breckenridge Theatre Gallery featuring the artwork of local artists. FREE! December 5: The Lighting of Breckenridge - FREE! 4:00 pm at 309 N Main Street. Come celebrate the holiday season in Breckenridge! Gather for hot cocoa, cookies and caroling. Santa arrives in his horse drawn carriage and leads a procession down Main Street to the Blue River Plaza where he counts down the lighting of the Town Tree. January 10, 2010 - January 17, 2010: Ullr Festival Week - Pronounced (Ooler), the mythical Norse God of Snow. Week Long of Fun! January 10 - Ullr Fest Skating Party; C West Ice Arena. $5 - includes skate rental. Pizza and soda additional fee. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. January 11 - Ullr Fest Nordic Party; Gold Run Nordic Center. Half price ski and snow shoe rental. 5:00 - 8:30 pm. A reception of light fare and cash bar. The 2010 Ullr King and Queen are crowned followed by a cross country ski or snow shoe (beginner level ability) out to the bon fire. January 13 - Ullympics; 8:00 - 8:00 pm at Carter Park. Participation is FREE. Co-ed teams of 4 compete in the retro ski relay, the group ski race, and the frying pan toss!!! After party follows at a yet to be determined Breckenridge pub.
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For over 100 years we have been providing accommodations, hot baths and meals to our guests.
Romantic get-aways for couples, or skiers that want a centralized location and have the benefits of the hot springs. Hot springs enthusiasts enjoy the water that has been rated among the top 10 springs in the world.
Stay, Play, Relax... Book a unique and unforgettable spa experience today. www.IndianHotSprings.com 302 Soda Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 989-6666 The Indian Hot Springs is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado; 32 miles west of Denver via I-70 to Idaho Springs exit.
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Mia’s Italian Bistro By Chris Richcreek 1. In 2008, Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka set the record for most wins by a Japanese pitcher in a major-league season with 18, topping Hideo Nomo’s mark. How many did Nomo win? 2. Name the last reliever to win a Cy Young Award.
Fine Italian Dining in Historic Georgetown. Open for Lunch or Dinner. Stop in for a romantic dinner for two or a family dining experience. 511 Rose Street Georgetown, CO (303) 569-2861
• Arapahoe Basin - OPEN 1 of 7 Lifts Open • Aspen Mountain November 26, 2009 • Beaver Creek November 25, 2009 • Breckenridge Ski Resort November 12, 2009 • Copper Mountain Ski Resort November 6, 2009
3. Who is the New York Giants’ all-time leader in receptions? 4. How many times between 1987 and 2007 did a Duke men’s basketball player win the NABC Defensive Player of the Year award? 5. The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks have met how many times in the NHL playoffs? 6. In 2009, driver Ron Hornaday set a new mark in the NASCAR Truck Series with five consecutive wins. With whom had he been tied at three wins in a row? 7. How many tennis grand slam doubles titles have the Williams sisters (Venus and Serena) won together? Answers 1. Nomo won 16 games three different times -1996, 2002 and 2003. 2. Eric Gagne of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003. 3. Amani Toomer tallied 668 receptions. 4. Nine times -- Tommy Amaker, Billy King, Grant Hill, Steve Wojciechowski, Shane Battier (three times) and Shelden Williams (twice). 5. Fifteen times, including last season. 6. Mike Skinner (1996, 2007), Greg Biffle (‘00), Todd Bodine (‘05) and Johnny Benson (‘08). 7. Ten, including four at Wimbledon. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• Crested Butte Ski Area November 25, 2009
Rocky Mountain Events continued
• Keystone Ski Resort November 6, 2009
October 24: Scarecrow Festival Empire
• Loveland Ski Resort - OPEN 1 of 9 Lifts Open
November 14: Bighorn Sheep Festival - Georgetown
• Monarch Ski Area November 25, 2009
November 28: John Denver Letter Day and Tree Lighting Ceremony Georgetown December 5-6 and 12-13: 50th Annual Christmas Market - Georgetown. Roasted chestnuts, horse-drawn wagon rides. FREE entertainment, the St. Lucia Children’s Procession, Holiday Museum Tours, and hand-crafted goods provided by local artisans and craftsmen. Admission is FREE!
• Snowmass Mountain November 26, 2009 • Steamboat Ski Resort November 25, 2009 • Vail Ski Resort November 20, 2009 • Winter Park Ski Resort November 18, 2009
December 12, 18, and 19: Christmas at Hamil House - Georgetown. Join us for a Christmas evening in classic Victorian style. Ticket price includes open bar, heavy hors d’oevres, entertainment, caroling with the Silver Plume Singers, traditional Tree Lighting ceremony, readings, wassail bowl and toasts, and general good cheer. Reservations Required. Call for details (303) 569-2840, or go to www. HistoricGeorgetown.org
LEADVILLE November 21 - November 22: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair - Find handcrafted and mix media art items, holiday decor and more for sale at the Leadville Arts Coalition Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show on Friday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am 4:00 pm located at the National Mining Museum Conference Center. For more information contact Carter.Muse@gmail. com or call (719) 486-1314. To place your event in this section, send an email to Info@TidbitsOfDenver.com as far ahead of your event as possible.
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Winter Driving Tips Part 1
Driving in winter, especially on mountain roads, takes a little extra effort on the part of each driver. Keep control of your car this winter with these tips from the Colorado Department of Transportation: Maintain Traction - Start and stop gradually to avoid losing traction in wet or slippery conditions. Drive at steady speeds, avoiding sudden starts or stops. Accelerate slightly when approaching a hill, then maintain steady speed going up. Gearing down ahead of downgrades can help avoid brake wear and reduce the chances of sliding. Skids - Driving sensibly and steadily will avoid most skids. Anticipating turns or lane changes will help. If your vehicle begins to skid, remove your foot from the accelerator or brake and steer in the direction of the skid. When the vehicle steadies itself, turn the wheels straight and proceed. Braking - Be gentle with braking pressure during slippery road conditions. Gentle pumping action on disc brakes will avoid locking the wheels and sending the vehicle into a skid or spin. Anti-lock braking systems provide this action for you. Avoid braking on curves by driving through them at a safe, steady speed. Gear down for going both uphill and downhill. Four-wheelers can’t stop better or faster on ice and snow than 2WD vehicles, even if they are locked into four wheel drive. The heavier the vehicle, the longer it takes to stop, no matter how many drive wheels. Many of the popular sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are heavy and require a greater stopping distance. Safety Around Snow Removal Equipment Colorado’s snowplows use distinctive
amber and blue lights to warn you well in advance that snow removal operations are underway. When you see these lights, slow down and use caution. Your best course of action will be to follow well behind the plow with your headlights on, staying away from flying snow and sand which the truck may be spreading to improve traction. You may also encounter a CDOT truck applying liquid de-icer. Stay back to avoid getting extensive liquid on your windshield. Avoid driving in the snowplow’s blind spots. If you must pass the plow, remember the limited visibility caused by flying snow. Be sure you have enough visibility to avoid the rooster tail of snow coming from the plow’s blade. Please do your part by driving safely around Colorado’s snowplows. Tip: Wash your vehicle after snow storms to remove any liquid de-icer build-up. Avalanche Information - In avalancheprone mountain areas, roads may be temporarily closed due to high avalanche danger. Although inconvenient, these closures are intended to protect public safety. Roads will be reopened only when they are determined safe for travel. From November to April, current information on mountain weather, snow, and avalanche conditions may be obtained by calling the Colorado Avalanche Information Center at 303-371-1080.
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BE PREPARED FOR WINTER - Colorado’s winter driving conditions can change from sunny to blowing snow within an hour. Be prepared at all times. Know road conditions, know your vehicle, use proper driving techniques for the conditions you find, and have the right emergency gear and equipment along.
ALL SEASON MOUNTAIN RETREATS For summer fun in the sun or riding in the snow, take your pick of three marvelous mountain retreats:
Copper Mountain Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bath premium corner unit in Tucker Mountain Lodge. For more details, go to www.urbo.com and enter 139161 at the prompt. Breckenridge - Blue River 3.5 miles south of Brekenridge. Choose one or both of the following: A-Frame 30 skylights illuminate the amazing aspen decor of this totally remodeled A-Frame that sleeps six comfortably, wood burning stove, whirlpool bath tub, washer and dryer, 1 1/2 baths. Cabin by the River Charming 450 square foot remodeled fishing cabin with fantastic Blue River views out the kitchen windows. Wood burning fireplace, whirlpool bath tub. Sleeps 6 in the 2 bedrooms with queen beds and a king size futon in the living room.
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