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Longs Peak is one of the highlights of Rocky Mountain National Park, which marks its 100th anniversary in 2015.

Northern Colorado offers full slate of outdoor activities across the seasons

BY PAMELA JOHNSON • Reporter-Herald Staff Writer The area surrounding Loveland and Fort Collins could be described as an outdoor playground, a smorgasbord of outdoor fun or the natural land of the new as well as the tried and true.

“We have such a variety of experiences,” said Gary Buffington, director of Larimer County Department of Natural Resources. “There’s us and the Forest Service. There’s Rocky Mountain National Park, and there are city parks and open spaces.”

What can you do in these

places? Hike, mountain bike, fish, swim, boat, camp, ride horses, picnic, kayak, mountain climb, watch for birds and wildlife, photograph the wildflowers, raft the rapids, take in waterfalls and the list goes on, and on.

The activities are spread out among the different season, and in winter, include sledding and snowshoeing. Fall boasts brilliant colors and the haunting sounds of elk bugling, spring blooms with wildflowers and nature coming alive, and summer includes boats

and swim beaches.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN This year, Rocky Mountain NATIONAL PARK National Park turns 100, so the Location: Just west of Estes preserved land just outside Park.

Estes Park has a special slate Cost: $20 per vehicle or $10 of activities planned as well as for an individual (pedestrian, the hiking, camping, wildlife motorcyclist) to enter the park, watching and other activities good for seven days or $40 for that have attracted people for a an annual pass; additional camping fees vary depending century. upon the season and location, “People are coming for the though most are $20 per night same reasons they were 100 during the summer. years ago,” said Kyle PatterMore information: son, spokeswoman for the national park. “How many plac- www.nps.gov/romo/ or 970-586-1206. es can you say that?”

See OUTDOORS, pg. 4 Destinations include: THINGS TO DO •APRIL 26, 2015 • 3

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Described as a gem that is easily accessible, Rocky Mountain National Park draws millions of visitors from around the country and internationally each year for its year-round beauty and outdoor opportunities. Known for its elk herds (and very visible elk mating season in the fall), its hiking and snowshoeing, Longs Peak, breathtaking lakes and peaks, waterfalls, fields of wildflowers, and ranger-led activities.

• Offers designated campgrounds and back country camp sites • Has 355 miles of trails that lead through breathtaking scenes, habitat for many different species, fields of wildflowers, along lakes and to waterfalls. The trails are of variable difficulty.

• Boasts a system of paved roads for scenic drives, including Trail Ridge Road that crosses the Continental Divide, crests as 1,200 feet and features alpine and subalpine forests.

• Allows horseback rides through areas of the park.

• Paints the landscape in fall with beautiful reds and golds.

• Offers special activities this year to celebrate the park’s 100th birthday.

• Home to hundreds of species including black bear, mountain lion, snowshoe hare, elk, 282 different species of birds, 141 types of butterflies, seven kinds of native fish along with four exotic fish and four species of amphibians.

• Claims 147 lakes as well as 20 named waterfalls.

• Showcases home to Long’s Peak, a breathtaking view from a distance and, up close, a challenging hike up one of Colorado’s 14ers.

BOYD LAKE STATE PARK Location: 3720 N. County Road 11C, Loveland.

Cost: $8 per vehicle for a day pass, $70 for an annual pass good at all 42 state parks; $20 per night for camping.

More information: 669-1739, http://cpw.state.co.us/places togo/parks/boydlake One of Colorado’s 42 state parks, Boyd Lake could be described as an oasis of fun tucked within the city of Loveland with a multitude of activities. On any given sunny day, the swim beach will be teeming with families, the picnic areas nearly overflowing, the banks dotted with anglers and the waters filled with boats, personal watercraft and water skiers.

• Offers 148 paved campsites with showers and horseshoe pits in the camping area.

• Boasts 1,700 surface acres of water for boating, waterskiing and fishing.

• Has a swim beach, a sand volleyball court, picnic sites with grills and activities and programs throughout the summer including geocaching.

•Allows fishing along the shores, from boats and offers a handicapped fishing pier.

See OUTDOORS, pg. 6

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A male elk rests in a sea of aspen on a fall evening in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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SAFETY TIPS Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

Never leave your grill unattended.

Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

CHARCOAL GRILLS There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use.

Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.

If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid.

Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.

Propane Grills Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

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• Ties into the city of Loveland recreational trail with its trail that loops around the lake.

• Offers boat ramps, water fountains and restrooms.

LARIMER COUNTY RESERVOIRS Cost: $7 daily entrance fee per vehicle, $14 for vehicle and boat trailer, $70-$90 for annual pass; additional fee for camping ranges from $15 to $30 per night depending upon the season, location and facility and increases to as much as $60 per night for cabins, $99 per night for the Airstream trailer and $35 per night for tepees at

• Boasts 65 miles of water for boating, water skiing and fishing.

• Offers a variety of campsites for recreational vehicles and tents as well as an Air Stream trailer that can be rented at its fixed site and some campsites accessible only by boat.

• Has a swim beach, a marina with boat rentals, picnic areas, restrooms, rock climbing opportunities and 2.7 miles of trail.

• Nearby is another 29 miles of trail in the 2,711-acre Horsetooth Mountain Open Space.

The various trails range from

Loveland Reporter­Herald File Photo

Hermit Park just outside of Estes Park offers breathtaking scenery in fall, spring and summer for hikers and campers.

Flatiron Reservoir.

Reservations: www.larimer .org/naturalresources/ or by calling (800) 397-7795.

More information: www. larimer.org/naturalresources/ The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources manages four reservoirs around Loveland and Fort Collins, which boast a variety of activities that include hiking, cycling, camping, boating and fishing. Carter Lake, Horsetooth Reservoir, Pinewood Reservoir and Flatiron Reservoir each have a different feel and specialty.

HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR

Location: On County Road 38E west of Fort Collins.

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west of Carter Lake.

• Boasts newly remodeled campsites, restrooms, a picnic area and an expanded boat ramp.

•Popular for kayaks, canoes and paddle boards because, while it has a boat ramp, the reservoir does not allow wake speed boats.

• Offers a new natural play area as well as 4.1 miles of trails for hiking and mountain bik ing, with two segments that are wheelchair accessible.

FLATIRON RESERVOIR Location: Off County Road

www.larimer.org/parks/ bbone.cfm Described as a geologic, historical and wildlife wonder, the Devil’s Backbone is a day-use area located west of Loveland off U.S. 34 with trails and picnic facilities. The trail system winds through grasslands and majestic rock formations, offering a view of geology, wildlife and wildflowers. The backbone is home to nesting raptors and other bird species including hummingbirds, wrens, owls and eagles. Other species from small chipmunks

Pamela Johnson/ Loveland Reporter­Herald

Bighorn sheep often show their faces along U.S. 34 in the Big Thompson Canyon, munching on grasses along the road or clam­ oring up the rocky mountain.

8E west of Loveland, northeasy to difficult and allow hikers, cyclists and equestrians and west of Carter Lake. connect with other trail systems • Boasts 27 total campsites including Lory State Park. including a handful of tipis available for rent.

CARTER LAKE • Offers 47 acres of water Location: Off County Road for fishing and wildlife viewing 31 west of Loveland. but does not allow swimming • Offers about 100 campor boating. sites along with 3.5 miles of • Has restrooms and picnic trails for hikers and cyclists. sites.

• Boasts waters for boating • Was remodeled to make and fishing as well as a marina fishing access along the banks with boat rental and attract easier to access. anglers for its large mouth bass among other offerings.

DEVIL’S BACKBONE •Has a swim beach, restLocation: Off U.S. 34, west rooms and rock climbing of Loveland. opportunities.

Hours: Day use only, open from dawn to dusk.

PINEWOOD RESERVOIR Cost: None.

Location: Off County Road More information: http:// 8E west of Loveland, north-

to deer, coyote, black bear and porcupine roam the open space.

• Boasts 15.2 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians and connects to the Blue Sky and Coyote Ridge trailheads.

• Offers an overlook view of the surrounding valley,wildlife watching, majestic rock formations, grasslands and, in season, a breathtaking view of wildflowers.

• Has restrooms and water fountain at trailhead.

HERMIT PARK Location: On U.S. 36, 2 miles southeast of Estes Park.

Cost: $7 daily entrance fee; See OUTDOORS, pg. 8

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additional camping fee ranges from $24 to $60 per night depending upon the season and facility.

More information: http:// www.co.larimer.co.us/parks/ hermitpark.cfm Tucked just outside Estes Park, Hermit Park for years was a private facility for employees of Hewlett-Packard and Agilent before the companies partnered with multiple land protection agencies to ensure its legacy lives on for the public. With campgrounds and cabins for rent, the park is 1,362 acres of Ponderosa pine and wetland meadows.

• Offers cabins to rent as well as equestrian campsites and camping for recreational vehicles and tents.

• Has a group picnic area and restroom facilities.

• Features 2.8 miles of trail that connect to trails within the U.S. Forest Service. The Homestead Meadows trail is open to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, while Kruger Rock trail is hiking only.

• Boasts many wildlife species and beautiful views in spring, summer and fall.

RIVER’S EDGE NATURAL AREA

Location: 960 W. First St. Cost: Free More information: http:// www.cityofloveland.org/ index.aspx?page=1840 Loveland’s paved recreation trail winds along the Big Thompson River through the city’s newest natural area, which boasts four fishing ponds alive with bass and perch. This natural area was damaged by the 2013 floods but will reopen, fully repaired, in June.

• Is a day use area that is open from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. for hiking, cycling, picnicking and fishing.

• Features four fishing ponds boast large and small mouth bass (catch and release only) and yellow perch. Float 8 • APRIL 26, 2015•THINGS TO DO

tube fishing is allowed on all but one of the ponds.

• Ties into other city parks and the recreation trail.

• Offers habitat for birds and other critters.

POUDRE CANYON Location: Colo. 14 west off Fort Collins (off North U.S. 287 toward Laramie).

• A plethora of U.S. Forest Service trails dot the Poudre Canyon, located west of Fort Collins as well as spots for snow shoeing and cross country skiing in the winter.

• Several white water rafting companies offer adventures on the Poudre river, including: A1 Wildwater Inc (224-3379, www.a1wildwater.com); Mountain Whitewater Descents (419-0917, http://www.raft mwd.com/); and Rocky Mountain Adventures (493-4005, http://www.raftmwd.com/)

Jenny Sparks/ Loveland Reporter­Herald File Photo

Camping opportunities around Loveland include cabins to rent, sites for tents and recreational vehicles, backcountry areas and tepees at Flatiron Reservoir.

LORY STATE PARK Location: 708 Lodgepole Dri ve, Bellvue (northwest of Fort Collins).

Cost: $7 per vehicle per day or $3 per person on foot, bicycle or horseback; additional $10 per night for backcountry camping.

More information: cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/ parks/Lory/Pages/ default.aspx or 493-1623.

• Twenty-six miles of trails through rolling valleys and mountainous hillsides.

• Back country camping only, no campgrounds, car camping or recreational vehicles.

BIG THOMPSON CANYON

Jenny Sparks/ Loveland Reporter­Herald File Photo

Wake boarding is one of the many water activities that draw people to Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland.

Located: West of Loveland Cost: Free • Fishing in the Big Thompson River from several sites right off U.S. 34, although the wild trout population is better above Waltonia to Estes Park because of 2013 flood damage.

• Wildlife viewing and breathtaking scenery at several trails, parks and pullouts and, quite often, directly from

See OUTDOORS, pg. 9

OUTDOORS from page 8 the car.

• Round Mountain Trailhead: Four miles from the mouth of the canyon, this offers two hikes — a 1 mile easy jaunt along the Foothills Nature Trail to a stone shelter build by the Civilian Conservation Corps or a 4.6 mile hike along the Round Mountain Trail Douglas fir and granite outcroppings with an elevation gain of 2,670 feet .

• Popular for serious cyclists.

trail on Rimrock Open Space.

BOBCAT RIDGE OPEN SPACE

Location: Off West County Road 32, which spurs off County Road 27 north of U.S. 34 and south of Masonville.

Cost: Free More information: http:// www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/ pdf/bobcat-site-brochure08.pdf or 461-2700 • Nearly 18 miles of trail that wind through 2,600 acres of preserved land with beautiLOVELAND ful views of the landscape and RECREATION TRAIL wildlife habitat. Mix of trails Location/ more informa­ offer options for hikers, mountion: For a map, access points tain bikers and equestrians. and closures, visit http:// • Home to birds, bears, dozwww.ci.loveland.co.us/ ens of types of butterflies, index.aspx?page=242 snakes and many other wildCost: Free life.

• Just over 17 miles of paved • Has water fountains, bathtrail wind around the city, passrooms and a picnic site ing through Fairgrounds Park, Many more options: The Boyd Lake State Park, the Big Thompson River corridor, wet- Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Larimer County Loveland and lands, city streets and irrigaFort Collins offer a multitude tion canals of other outdoor opportunities.

COYOTE RIDGE For detailed information visit OPEN SPACE their respective websites.

Location: Between Loveland • www.larimer.org/natural and Fort Collins off County resources/ Road 19 (Wilson Avenue).

• www.fcgov.com/natural Cost: Free areas/ • A soft surface trail that • http://www.ci.loveland winds through grasslands and .co.us/index.aspx?page=230 montane forests. A three-mile • http://www.fs.usda.gov/ round-trip trail links into main/arp/home another four-mile roundtrip

Steve Stoner/ Loveland Reporter­Herald File Photo

Jay Nunn, left, and Eileen Treichel sit along the shore at Flatiron Reservoir southwest of Loveland while fishing together in this file photo.

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THE CAREFREE DAYS OF SUMMER Children play in the water at Boyd Lake State Park’s swim beach on a hot day in 2013.

Jenny Sparks Loveland Reporter­Herald

BY CRAIG YOUNG

Swimming, splashing, bowling, batting and bouncing are just a few of the fun possibilities • Reporter-Herald Staff Writerfor children here

Nothing says “carefree days of summer” quite like the hot sun glinting off the sparkling water of a swimming pool, the aroma of sunscreen, the delighted shrieks of children and the eruption of sound and spray as someone nails a cannonball off the low board.

At Loveland’s Winona Pool, such joys can be had by all for the price of admission. The city also offers free outdoor

swimming at the Lake Loveland swim beach, and other area lakes also have swim beaches.

“It’s a fun place, and it’s great for kids,” city facility manager Ashlee Taylor said of Winona Pool. “We’ve got the shallow tots pool with the raindrop water feature, a grassy area where you can bring your picnic, a volleyball net and a basketball net.”

The pool can hold a maximum of about 300 people, if enough lifeguards are on duty, and it typically sees 25,000 visitors during its three-monthlong season, Taylor said.

Winona Pool has two 1-meter-high diving boards and a 100-foot-long twisty slide that launches swimmers into the 82-degree heated water.

New this year, Taylor said, is a small pro shop where visitors

can buy goggles, sunscreen and other necessities. And the former 30-punch pass has been replaced by a choice of 10-visit or 20-visit passes.

• Winona Pool, 1615 SE Fourth St., Loveland, open May 23 through Sept. 8, 2015.

Open noon to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m. all other days; family swim See KIDS, pg. 12

Steve Stoner / Loveland Reporter­Herald

Youngsters at poolside flinch at the splash of an older boy doing a cannonball off the diving board at Winona Pool in Loveland in this file photo.

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• Lake Loveland swim beach, North Lake Park, 2626 N. Taft Ave., Loveland, open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Lifeguards on duty.

Free.

The popular beach in the middle of Loveland draws 12,000 to 20,000 visitors each summer, according to Tim Larkin, the city’s recreation supervisor for athletics.

Sometimes, though, the city has to close the beach because of low water levels.

“It’s an irrigation pond, and the water belongs to the Greeley Ditch Co., and they do with it what they want,” he said.

“One out of five or six years, we end up closing the beach before the scheduled closing on Labor Day weekend due to loss of water and loss of staff sometimes.”

• Boyd Lake State Park swim beach, entrance about ¼ mile north of the park office at 3720 N. County Road 11C, Loveland. The park is open year-round, but the beach opens May 22 and closes Labor Day weekend, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. No lifeguards. Park

entrance fee $8 per vehicle.

Marina offers canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, ski boats and pontoon boats for rent: 970-663-2662.

• Carter Lake swim beach, county park in the foothills west of Berthoud, accessible

by County Road 31 from the north. $7 entrance fee. Swim beach at Dam 2. Marina offers fishing boats and pontoon boats for rent: 970-667-1062 • Horsetooth Reservoir swim beaches, county park west of Fort Collins off County Road 38E. $7 entrance fee.

Swimming at South Bay and Sunrise areas. Inlet Bay Marina rents pontoon, fishing and ski boats, Wave Runners, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and hydrobikes: 970-223-0140.

SPLASH PARKS Loveland has a park with a train, a park with an old cannon, parks with lakes and ponds and a park for dogs, and it also has two parks for splashing.

• Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave. The Big Thompson River runs past this park, and there are steps leading right down to the water for people who want to brave the current.

For young children and the more timid, there’s a splash park with a variety of splashing See KIDS, pg. 14

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Susannah Miller, 12, left, Molly Miller, 6, and Matthew Peterson, 6, have a water fight while building a sand castle and playing together July 1, 2014, at the Lake Loveland swim beach.

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Lauryn Gonzalez of Berthoud, 6, beats the heat July 21, 2014, at the splash park at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland.

KIDS from page 12 and spraying features. The splash and spray park is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fairgrounds Park also has a skate park, dog park, a large sand play area under cover, large pavilions and picnic areas, and softball fields at adjacent Barnes Softball Complex. Free.

• Loveland Sports Park, 950 N. Boyd Lake Ave. on the other side of town, also has a splash and spray park, open the same times as the facility at Fairgrounds Park. Free.

970-221-6657, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/mulberrypool.php.

• City Park Pool, outdoors, 1599 City Park Drive, Fort Collins, 970-221-6363, www.fcgov .com/recreation/citypark pool.php.

If getting wet doesn’t appeal to your children, the Loveland area has many other opportunities for summer fun.

BARNES PARK BATTING CAGES

Seven city-owned batting cages offer slow-pitch and fastpitch softball and baseball batting practice at the Barnes OTHER POOLS Park Softball Complex at Fair• Chilson Recreation Cen­ grounds Park, 405 S. Cleveter, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland Ave., Loveland. land, 970-962-2FUN, The cages opened March 21 www.ci.loveland.co.us/ and will close around the end index.aspx?page=257. of October.

• Berthoud Swimming Spring hours: 5 p.m. to about Pool, outdoors, 100 10th St., 9 p.m. Monday through ThursBerthoud, 970-532-1600, day, closed Friday, 9 a.m. to www.berthoud.org/ 5 p.m. on weekends if games parks_rec/pool.php. are scheduled, noon to 5 p.m.

• Greeley Family FunPlex, if no games. Summer hours 1501 65th Ave., Greeley, are noon to 9 p.m. weekdays 970-350-9401, http://greeley and the same as spring hours gov.com/activities/recreation/ on weekends. family-funplex.

Price: 15 pitches for $1.

• Edora Pool Ice Center, BOWLING 1801 Riverside Ave., Fort Col• Chipper’s Lanes: 830 N. lins, 970-221-6683, College Ave., Fort Collins, www.fcgov.com/recreation/ 970-484-4777; and 217 W. epic.php.

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Ed McCrea of the Loveland Lions Club drives families around the track in the Buckhorn Northern Railroad train last summer at North Lake Park.

Karter King does a flip while playing Oct. 17, 2014, on one of the many trampolines at the Fly High indoor trampoline park in Fort Collins

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• Sweetheart Lanes: A Loveland institution since 1962, this bowling alley at 2320 N. Lincoln Ave. features 24 lanes. 970-667-3510, www.sweetheartlanes.net.

Park Aquatic Center.

Call 970-577-9900 or go to www.visitestespark.com for more information.

a go-kart track, laser tag, indoor bumper cars, an arcade area, batting cages, bounce houses, a giant slide, bumper boats and paddle boats and a shooting gallery. 1513 E. Mulberry St., Fort Collins, 970472-8000, www.fortfun.biz.

• Loveland Laser Tag Fun BUCKHORN Center: Loveland Laser Tag NORTHERN RAILROAD offers a three-level laser tag This charming miniature arena, a climbing wall, a laser train, powered by a gasoline engine and operated by enthu- maze, an 11-element indoor ropes course, arcade games siastic Lions Club volunteers, and a cafe. 401 Denver Ave., hauls visitors young and old 970-663-9999, www.laser around a 1,588-foot-long track in Loveland’s North Lake Park. funcenter.com.

• The Summit: This new 29th Street and Taft Avenue, family fun center just east of Loveland, 970-962-2727, Loveland offers 24 lanes of www.ci.loveland.co.us/ bowling, laser tag, arcade index.aspx?page=1981. 75 games and restaurants. 4455 cents per ride. Opens for the Fairgrounds Ave., Windsor, season on May 23. Closed on 970-663-6363, www.thesummit Mondays (except May 25), windsor.com. open noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, except for ESTES PARK Wednesdays, when it opens at This picturesque mountain 2 p.m. town just 45 minutes west of Loveland is geared to visitors, ENTERTAINMENT including children, during the CENTERS • Fly High Trampoline Park: summertime.

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• Fort Fun: This 14-acre fun studios, miniature golf, horsepark in Fort Collins features a back riding, bowling, sweets long list of attractions, includand souvenir shops, an aerial ing two miniature golf courses, adventure park and the Estes 16 • APRIL 26, 2015•THINGS TO DO

LOVELAND MUSEUM/GALLERY

This accredited city museum in downtown Loveland has a dual focus on art exhibitions FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY and permanent history displays, with hands-on opportuThis museum offers a mix of nities and classes for children. science, history and fun in a 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Lovevariety of hands-on exhibits land, 970-962-2410, www. ranging from all things musilovelandmuseumgallery.org. cal to wildlife to local history, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, and much more.

Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.

408 Mason Court, Fort Colto 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 lins, 970-221-6738, fcmod.org. p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TuesSunday, 6-9 p.m. second Friday day through Sunday, open of each month. General admisuntil 8 p.m. Thursday. Children sion is free; admission to the 2 and under free, ages 3-12 $6, main art gallery costs $5. student with ID $7, seniors $7, LOVELAND adults $9.50. Admission to shows in the OtterBox Digital PUBLIC LIBRARY Dome Theater $7, $5 for museLoveland’s library at 300 N. um members.

Adams Ave. includes a number of free events for children and LARIMER COUNTY teens throughout the year. Call OPEN SPACE GUIDED 970-962-2665 or go to HIKES AND PROGRAMS www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org The county’s Natural for more information about Resources Department plans children’s events. Hours are 9 events every month in its open a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through spaces, including Tiny TrekThursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Frikers programs for 2- to 5-year- day and Saturday and closed olds and their parents that on Sunday during the summer promise “a morning filled with (and 1-5 p.m. Sunday during crafts, stories and fun facts.” the school year).

For more information, call Heather Young, education pro- MINI-COURSE AT CATTAIL CREEK GOLF COURSE gram coordinator, 970-619The city-owned 9-hole Cattail 4489, or go to www.larimer .org/nreducation.

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Creek Golf Course has a mini-course that allows children (and adults) to learn golf using the SNAG approach (Starting New at Golf). The game is described as “falling somewhere between miniature golf and regulation golf.”

SNAG allows for full shots, pitching, chipping and putting.

2116 W. 29th St., Loveland, 970663-5310, www.cityof loveland.org/index.aspx? page=1727. A round on the mini-course, including equipment rental, costs $7, $6 for Steve Stoner / Loveland Reporter­Herald ages 5-12, and free for ages Asher Adams, right, and his sister Alee look at a flock of ducks 4 and younger. while touring the Timberlane Farm Museum in Loveland on Sept.

OUTDOORS 6, 2014, with their dad, Andy Farr, back right, and volunteer Doug Schmidt.

Northern Colorado boasts a full menu of attractions in the that list Rocky Mountain RIALTO THEATER out-of-doors, including dozens National Park and the national Loveland’s historic Rialto of developed parks, playforest and national grassland Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., feagrounds, playing fields and nearby, and the outdoor-recretures a variety of musical, thecourts and open spaces and a ation possibilities are endless. atrical and film presentations 17.5-mile-long paved recreation See the Outdoors section of year-round, including some this guide for details. trail in Loveland alone. Add to

specifically for children. For more information, call 970-9622120 or go to www.rialto theatercenter.org. The box office is open 45 minutes before events begin, selling tickets for that show only. Otherwise, the box office hours are 12:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

TIMBERLANE FARM MUSEUM

This working farm museum seeks to preserve the farming heritage and family life of the Big Thompson Valley from 1860 forward. The farm at 2306 E First St. in Loveland has livestock (and sells fresh eggs), rotating historical exhibits and events year-round. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday, and additional hours are available by appointment. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. 970-646-2875, www. timberlanefarmmuseum.org.

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• Reporter-Herald Staff Writer

The first Loveland bronze foundry, Art Castings of Colorado, arrived in Loveland in the early 1970s. As several foundries and annual sculpture shows followed in its wake and attracted artists from around the country, Loveland and the surrounding communities started to thrive as sculpture and arts communities.

World-renown sculptor Kent Ullberg came to Colorado from Africa and started casting at Art Castings in 1974.

“I had seen top foundries in Paris, Germany, Sweden and Italy. Then I came to Loveland.

I look at this little bitty foundry and it blew my mind. It was the finest castings I had ever seen.

Bob Zimmerman brought science to the art casting world,” Ullberg said.

Ullberg said that as the bronze casting industry grew, more and more artists started showing up in Loveland.

“Whenever you asked him, ‘Can you do this,’ his response was, ‘Hell, yes,’” Ullberg said.

“He had a bit to do with me jumping off the bridge to do my sculpture full time.”

Now, the city of Loveland boasts a reputable Loveland Museum/Gallery, two thriving sculpture gardens, several world-renowned foundries, many art galleries and studios, a world-class public arts collection, numerous art programs, and organizations like Artspace and Artworks that have made homes in Loveland.

The Loveland Museum features permanent exhibits on Loveland history and programs as well as traveling exhibits such as works by Georgia O’Keeffe and Francisco De Goya.

Benson Park Sculpture Garden now has 148 works of art in its permanent collection, and is starting to expand

Loveland has national reputation for its bronze sculpture talent Elizabeth Pendleton of Love­

land sits December 2014 next to a bronze sculpture by artist Robert McDermott while showing off Benson Park Sculpture Garden in Loveland to her brother and daughter who were visiting from out of town.

Jenny Sparks Loveland Reporter­Herald

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across the street into North Lake Park.

Artspace Projects Inc., based in Minnesota, broke ground on a Loveland Artspace project in February 2014. The 30-unit apartment complex sits next to the old Feed and Grain building, which is also getting stabilization and restoration work.

“I have a slight enthusiasm for the art in our town. I feel like the luckiest person in the world,” said Maryjo Morgan, member of the Loveland Visual Arts Commission.

Morgan said she loves to take visitors to all three sculpture parks, Benson, Chapungu Sculpture Park and the McWhinney-Hahns Sculpture Park, and she loves doing hunts for the Loveland painted HeARTs. “It seems no matter where these people have traveled across the world, they are impressed by Loveland,”

she said.

She said that the public art in Loveland touches people that might never go into a museum.

“To me, the public art enriches the culture of the town just because of where they’re placed,” she said. “One of the most important pieces here is the economic development piece. Not only do we live in a beautiful place, but it’s a beauty that is strengthening our local economy.”

LOVELAND MUSEUM ART GALLERIES

4th Street Gallery, 225 E. Fourth St., hours: open 6-9 p.m. every second Friday of the month during Night on the Town, during each artist’s studio time and by appointment.

Call 970-962-2604 or email lovelandartistscollective @gmail.com. The 4th Street See ARTS, pg. 19

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Gallery highlights a new artist every three months.

Art of the Rockies Gallery, 233 E. Fourth St., hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call 970-669-5111 or email ntoman1032@gmail.com. Custom picture framing and art gallery.

Artisan You, 341 E. Fourth St., hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Call 970-6634906 or visit www.artisan you.com. Stop in to paint pottery, fuse glass or create mosaics. Also available for camps or birthday parties.

Artworks Loveland, 310 N. Railroad Ave., hours: 6-9 p.m. second Friday of the month during Night on the Town, scheduled gallery receptions or by appointment. Call 970663-5555 or visit www.artworks loveland.org. This community of artists have studios at Art-

creatorspace.com for details.

The venue is a members funded and operated, cooperative makerspace for engineers, artists, musicians, tinkerers and more. Cost depends on the event.

Feed and Grain, home of Arts@The Feed and Grain, 130 W. Third St., hours: the venue is closed for construction part of this year and will open again with featured artists and shows. Visit http://www. lovelandfeedandgrain.com/ for updates. Arts@ The Feed and Jenny Sparks / Loveland Reporter­Herald Grain brings in signature Artist Robert Tulley, far left, and welder Jeff Dillon, steady Tulley's events like Love+Lights and more to showcase the historic sculpture and make sure it is level before welding it to the base Dec. 12, 2014, while installing the piece at Mehaffey Park in Love­ granary and area artists.

Gallery 343, 343 E. Seventh land.

St., hours: 6-9 p.m. second Friday of the month during Night works and collaborate on artis- The gallery’s purpose is to tic exhibits in the main gallery. champion artists and serve as on the Town or by appointColumbine Gallery, 2683 N. a bridge between them and the ment. Email gallery343@ gmail.com. Owner Peter Taft Ave., hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. public.

Dougherty is creating a modCreatorSpace, 320 N. RailTuesday-Saturday, Monday by ern gallery that features road Ave., hours by appointappointment. Visit http:// See ARTS, pg. 20 ment or event. Visit loveland www.columbinegallery.com/.

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exhibits such as life-size robots and pinball machines.

Hart Gallery & Studio, 135 E. Fourth St., hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday to Saturday. Call 970-6670214. Features original fine art paintings by local artists.

Independence Gallery, 233 E. Fourth St., hours: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Call 970-669-0889 or visit www.independence gallery.com/. Showcases art in a variety of mediums like paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass, sculpture and more. Owner Billie Colson also runs 65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis in February, a collaborative art event to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research.

Lincoln Gallery, 429 N. Lincoln Ave., hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday; open until 9 p.m. second

Friday of the month. Call 970-6632407 or visit http://www.lincoln gallery.com/. Provides an avenue for local artists to display work.

The gallery features a different artists every month and participates in joint exhibit programs with other galleries.

Lola’s Fresh Patina, 1349 Cleveland Ave., hours: noon-5 p.m.

Thursday to Saturday. Call 970669-2978. Several artists host galleries and programs in the space.

Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Call 970-962-2410 or visit www. lovelandmuseumgallery.org. The gallery features a number of See ARTS, pg. 21

Artist Mary Giacomini, left, instructs Kate Byrne, 8, right, with her pastel drawing during a youth art class in June 2014 at the Loveland Museum/Gallery.

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temporary and permanent exhibits about Loveland history and national art, and produces art programs for children and adults throughout the year.

Lundeen Sculptures, 338 E. Fourth St., hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday to Friday. Call 970669-7176 or visit http:// lundeensculpture.com/. Lundeen Sculptures is made up of a group of artists that have all been instrumental to the development of sculpture and art in Loveland.

Rabbask Designs Art to Wear Gallery, 243 E. Fourth St., hours: noon-8 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 970-667-4784 or find her on Facebook. The gallery features the artwork, photography, jewelry, purses and wearable art of many local artists.

Schissler Academy of Fine

Arts, 129 E. Fourth St., visit website for class schedule. Call 970-667-9306 or visit www.schissleracademy.com.

The academy offers art instruction for children and adults based on classical techniques in drawing and painting.

Studio Vino, 426 N. Lincoln Ave., sign up for various painting parties on their website at www.studiovino.com. Standard rate of classes is $35 per person for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday classes and $25 for Saturday 11 a.m. classes and Sunday 3:30 p.m. classes. Visit the other website for other prices. They supply paints, brushes, canvas, apron and clean-up. They offer beer and wine for purchase.

REGIONAL MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES These are a few of the key area art venues, although this is in no way a comprehensive

list. Visit downtownfortcollins .com/arts-culture and visitestespark.com for more about these art programs.

Artists Association of Northern Colorado, 148 W. Oak St., Fort Collins. Call 2213019 or visit www.artistsassoc.org. AANC is the longest existing Visual Arts organization in Fort Collins. It has been an active part of the community since 1955.

The Center for Fine Art Pho­ tography, 400 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, hours 11 a.m.7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call 970-224-1010 or visit www.c4fap.org/. The center offers three public galleries and classrooms, and provide support to photographic artists through exhibition, promotion, education and connection to artists, curators and gallery owners.

Community Creative Cen­ ter, 200 Mathews St., Fort Col-

lins, hours noon to 6 p.m.

Wednesday to Saturday. Call 970-416-2737 or visit www. fcgov.com/lctix/galleries -community-creative.php. The center is owned and operated by the city of Fort Collins and is a public gallery and performance space available for public exhibition and performances.

Fort Collins Museum of Art, 201 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wednesday to Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 970-482-2787 or visit www.ftcma.org/. The mission of the museum is to engage the community in cultural experiences that promote an awareness and appreciation of visual art.

Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins, hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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ART from page 21 Lucas Wil­ liams, 8, of Loveland, checks out a peacock sculpture at the Rock Art tent Sun­ day, Aug. 10, 2014, during the Art in the Park event in Loveland.

Luke Whit­ taker Love­ land Reporter­ Herald

Tuesday to Saturday. Call 970221-4600 or visit http://global villagemuseum.org/. The venue fosters and celebrates international connections between Northern Colorado and the world through exhibits of folk art, fine arts and artifacts from around the globe.

Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily May 14-Nov. 11 and Friday to Monday, Nov. 12-May 14.

Call 586-5882 or visit www.art centerofestes.com. Consists of local artists only and features a broad selection of oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, etchings, jewelry, ceramics and more.

Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery of Estes Park, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, hours noon-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 970-586-9203 or visit http://www.estesarts.com/.

The council is a nonprofit organization that supports all disciplines of art in the Estes Valley and provides low-cost programming year round.

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101A W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. Call 970-577-0880 or visit www.mountainblownglass.net/ . The studio produces bowls, vases, oil lamps, ornaments, sun catchers and take pride in creating one of a kind glass pieces.

Wild Spirits Gallery, 148 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. Call 970-586-4392 or visit wildspirits galleryestespark.com. Specializes in affordable art and frames artwork themselves.

They feature nationally known artists, with the focus on wildlife and scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding areas.

through Sculpture in the Park, and donates several sculptures to the city every year. The park is expanding its collection to North Lake Park south of 29th Street.

Chapungu Sculpture Park, Sky Pond Drive at the northeast corner of the Promenade Shops at Centerra, Loveland.

Features: free admission, 30 benches/sitting areas, restroom on site, dog-friendly with pet water fountain, handicap accessible. A series of paved and unpaved pathways will guide visitors by a collection of Zimbabwe art on the 26-acre property. The park features 82 African stone sculptures.

ART COLLECTIONS McWhinney­Hahn Sculpture Benson Park Sculpture Gar­ Park, 5400 Stone Creek Circle den, 2908 Aspen Drive, Lovewest of the Loveland Visitor’s land. Features: restrooms, Center, hours 8 a.m.-6 p.m. gazebo reservable for up to 50 Monday to Saturday May 1 to people, drinking fountain, Oct. 31 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monwalking path, benches, handiday to Saturday Nov. 1-April cap accessible. Visit sculpture- 30. Features: free admission, inthepark.org. As of 2015, walking path, handicap accesthere have been 148 sculptures sible. Call 970-962-2727 or visit allocated for Benson Park. The www.cityofloveland.org/ city-owned park is managed by index.aspx?page=637. the Loveland High Plains Arts Loveland Art in Public Plac­ Council, which raises money es, throughout Loveland out-

side and inside city buildings and along walkways and streets. The city places art in public locations through the “1 percent for the arts” program that stipulates 1 percent of construction costs of public buildings must be set aside for the arts. This includes the newest commissioned pieces at Mehaffey Park, the Loveland Service Center and Loveland Fire Rescue Authority’s Fire Station No. 2. It also includes art built into the buildings at the renovated Loveland Public Library and Rialto Theater Center and sculptures placed at various public locations around Loveland. The city has also commissioned artists to paint murals on walls in Loveland, like a building that faces north on Fifth Street between Cleveland and Lincoln avenues, and one on the west-facing wall near Aims Community College on Railroad Avenue and Fourth Street.

Fort Collins Art in Public Places, has a three tier system.

One percent on construction costs estimated to cost over See ART, pg. 25

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Bronze Services Fine Art Foundry, 140 Second St SE, Loveland, hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday. Call 970-667-2723 or visit http:// www.bronzeservicesof loveland.com/. Public tours are offered by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for $5 per person. Artists are always welcome at any ART PROGRAMS time during business hours for a free tour and to obtain a bid.

Transformer Box Project, Rocky Mountain Bronze annual, around Loveland and Shop, 546 S.E. Eight St., LoveFort Collins and organized by their individual Art in Public Lilia Munoz / Loveland Reporter­Herald land, hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 970-962Places projects. The cities hire Artist, Fran Judd, works on a canvas painting in her studio at artists every year to paint over Loveland Art Works on Oct. 13, 2013, during the Loveland Art Stu­ 9637. The bronze foundry handles bronze finishing and dio Tour. transformer utility boxes art transportation. around Loveland and Fort ColWestern Heritage Compa­ new sidewalks in Fort Collins the heARTs at 5400 Stone lins to add beauty to the stanny, 337 E. Fourth St., Lovewhen repairs are made.

The Creek Circle. dard green color. land, hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. first set is located on Stanford Pianos About Town, collabThe Art Advocacy Project, Monday to Friday. Call 970Avenue north of Horsetooth annual, by the city of Loveland, orative effort between Fort 663-1450 or visit www.western Road.

Collins Art in Public Places Fourth Street and Loveland heritage.com/. The casting Program and Bohemian FounFOUNDRIES Public Library. The Art in Pubcompany uses a state of the art dation. Artists are invited to lic Places program chooses Art Castings of Colorado, induction technique and spepaint murals on pianos at the several artists a year to place 511 Eighth St. SE Loveland, by cializes in small detailed items Art in Action Stage in Old temporary sculptures at speappointment. Visit http://artin bronze or precious metals cial places along Fourth Street Town Square where the public castings.com/ or call 970-667can watch the creative process. 1114. Art Castings has been in like belt buckles. Email and paintings at the Loveland art@westernheritage.com to The pianos are then rotated Public Library as one year business since the early 1970s. schedule a tour. around town for the public to installations.

The foundry is a full-service Madd Castings, 110 Turner enjoy on both musical instrubronze foundry that has A city with HeART, orgaAve., Berthoud, hours 7 a.m. ments and works of art. nized by the Loveland Chamworked with well-known artto 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Pedestrian Pavers, the Fort ists like George Lundeen, ber of Commerce. The ChamCall 970-532-4201 or visit Collins Art in Public Places ber commissions artists to George Walbye and Kent Ullwww.maddcastings.com. Madd paint 5 feet by 5 feet fiberglass program hosted a competition berg. Tours available by Castings opened in 1998 with for Fort Collins youth to create appointment at 8 a.m. and 9:30 some backing from local artist hearts, which are placed in front of businesses around drawings depicting life or a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Jane DeDecker. Progressive Loveland. The Chamber of transportation in Fort Collins. mornings. Tours are $5 gener- ideas continue to guide the Commerce office has a selfThe designs were sandblasted al admission and $4 for foundry’s techniques in bronze guided driving tour book of into granite. They are placed in seniors. casting. $250,000 is designated for works of art; projects between $50,000 and $250,000 must use an approved artist to participate in the design of the project to incorporate works of art in all aspects of a project; the city tries to incorporate artistic and aesthetic values in all construction projects, even those costing less than $50,000.

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Shopping THE FRONT RANGE Loveland, Fort Collins and Estes Park offer walking malls and downtown experiences for shopping, eating out

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From outdoor and outlet malls to downtowns, the Front Range has a sampling of nearly every type of shopping experience imaginable.

In Loveland, there’s The Promenade Shops at Centerra — an outdoor mall with activities all year long — the Outlets at Loveland and a vibrant downtown with restaurants, art galleries and shops for every taste.

“It’s location, location, location,” said Mindy McCloughan, president and chief executive officer of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. “It’s the wide variety of goods and services that are provided down here in Northern Colorado. People love to have choice to shop from with eclectic boutiques in downtown and The Promenade Shops at Centerra and the Outlets at Loveland, along with the

small Mom-and-Pop stores that are throughout Loveland.”

The Promenade Shops is a dog-friendly mall featuring 75 stores and restaurants with activities that include outdoor movies in the summer, an ice skating rink in the winter, family events all year long and horse-drawn carriage rides.

“Loveland is such a popular destination for shopping, because there is such great variety. That’s not something you could say about Loveland over 10 years ago,” said Tiffany Villavicencio, marketing coordinator of The Promenade Shops. “As you would expect in Colorado, all of our shopping centers and districts are outdoors to take advantage of Colorado’s beautiful weather and scenery: The Promenade Shops at Centerra, The Marketplace at Centerra and See SHOPS, pg. 28

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SHOPS from page 26 downtown Loveland.”

Loveland, in fact, has a lot of hidden jewels and something for everybody of all ages and family sizes, McCloughan said.

“When people go on vacation, they generally seek out destinations that offer them a sense of being someplace, not just any place,” she said.

“That’s why Loveland is such a fabulous destination.”

A few of the shopping destinations in Loveland and the Front Range with addresses and phone numbers (with a 970 area code) include: • The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 461-1285 or visit www.thepromenadeshopsatcenterra.com. The outdoor mall features 75 stores and restaurants, dog-friendly shopping marked by stickers in the windows, fountains and sculptures.

The anchor stores include the MetroLux 14 Theatre, 5931881; Best Buy, 203-0601; Macy’s, 203-0601; Dick’s Sporting Goods, 461-9762; and Barnes & Noble, 663-9473.

A few of the restaurants are Bent Fork The Grill, 613-9333; Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 663-0100; Paciugo Gelato & Caffe, 685-4530; P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 622-9313; and Rock Bottom Brewery, 6222077 • Outlets at Loveland, 5661 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland, hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday. Call 663-1916 or visit www.outletsatloveland.com.

The outlet mall features more than 40 brand name stores and has events throughout the year, such as Black Friday with giveaways.

The stores include Ann Taylor Factory Store, 663-6115; J.Crew Factory Store, 6632474; Levi’s Outlet, 635-9333; Polo Ralph Lauren, 278-9111; Tommy Hilfiger, 203-9484; Gymboree Outlet, 203-0774;

Nike Factory Store, 663-6570; Reebok & Rockport Outlet Store, 669-1204; Bose Factory Store, 593-5635; and Coach Factory Store, 669-0200.

• Downtown Loveland spans Fourth Street and Cleveland and Lincoln avenues. It is home to public art, galleries, retail shops and cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and breweries.

At downtown’s center is the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., 962-2120, which began 90 years ago as a silent movie theater and now is a performing arts venue of music, theater, film and community events.

The restaurant scene includes: The Black Steer, 436 N. Lincoln Ave., 667-6679.

4th Street Chophouse, 125 E. Fourth St., 613-8287.

Cactus Grill, 119 E. Fourth St., 685-4066.

Doug’s Day Diner, 532 N. Lincoln Ave., 667-7124.

Generations Wine & Martini Bar, 127 W. Fourth St., 6198294.

Henry’s Pub, 234 E. Fourth St., 613-1896.

The Inglenook, 530 Cleveland Ave., 461-1283.

The Laureate Publick House, 548 N. Lincoln Ave., 775-2961.

Mo’ Betta Gumbo, 141 E. Fourth St., 685-4842.

Next Door Tapas, 222 E. Fourth St., 541-3020.

Pourhouse Bar & Grill, 124 E. Fourth St., 669-1699.

Sports Station Grill, 409 N. Railroad Ave., 461-8825.

The coffee shops are The Coffee Tree, 210 E. Fourth St., 663-1885; Dazbog Coffee, 556 N. Lincoln Ave., 461-1195, and the LoCo Artisan Coffee House, 544 Cleveland Ave., 744-3040.

A few of the retail outlets include Cloz to Home, 120 E. Fourth St., 203-9992; Cosmic Dog, 116 W. Fourth St., 6314387; Downtown Sound, 330 E. Fourth St., 673-0006; Kitchen Alley, 121 E. Fourth St., 593See SHOPS, pg. 30

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• Old Town Fort Collins is home to historic buildings, open air fountains, live music and performance venues, a movie theater and a trolley. It features restaurants, coffee shops and nature, tourist, antique, retail and candy shops.

The restaurants and breweries include: Austin’s American Grill, 100 W. Mountain Ave., 224-9691.

Beau Jo’s Pizza, 205 N. College Ave., 498-8898.

CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing and Billiards, 5 Old Town Square, 498-0483.

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Snooze AM Eatery, 144 W. Mountain Ave., 482-9253.

Suehiro Japanese Restaurant, 223 Linden St., 482-3734.

The Mainline Ale House, 125 S. College Ave., 449-5602.

The coffee and ice cream shops include Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream, 114 S. College Ave., 221-9444; the Bean Cycle, 144 N. College Ave., 221-2964; Everyday Joe’s Coffee House, 144 S. Mason St., 224-4138; Mugs Coffee Lounge, 261 S. College Ave., 472-6847; and Starry Night Espresso Cafe, 112 S. College Ave., No. 100, 493-3039.

Shopping options include Clothes Pony & Dandelion, 111 N. College Ave., 224-2866; The Cupboard, 152 S. College Ave., 493-8585; Old Town Spice Shop, 130A S. College Ave., 493-7206; Santa Fe Craftsman, Inc., 118 N. College Ave., 2241415; Savory Spice Shop, 123

Theresa Kinney, left, and her sister Shauna Miller carry bags of merchandise as they walk together while shopping at the Marketplace at Centerra on Nov. 28, 2014, in Loveland.

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at the Foothills Mall (under construction into 2016), streetfront shops, open-air restaurants, fountains, a skating pond, parks and a pavilion, under construction. The mall is at 215 E. Foothills Parkway, hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday

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More stores will be opening in November 2015. The Cinemark XD Theatre will open in fall 2015.

• Estes Park, the base camp of Rocky Mountain National Park, presents retailers, restaurants and attractions along Elkhorn and Moraine avenues.

Some of the retailers include: Black Bear Candle Co., 145 E. Elkhorn Ave., 865-599-6741.

Estes Park Mountain Shop, 2050 Big Thompson Ave., 5866548.

Fall River Jewelry & Antiques, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave., No. 4, 586-4367.

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Village Goldsmith, 235 W. Elkhorn Ave., 586-5659.

The restaurants and food outlets include: Antonio’s Real New York Pizza & Deli, 552 W. Elkhorn Ave., 586-7275.

Big Horn Restaurant, 401 W. Elkhorn Ave., 586-2792.

Bob and Tony’s Pizza, 124 W. Elkhorn Ave., 586-2044.

Caramel Corn, 144 E. Elkhorn Ave., 577-1216.

Grubsteak Restaurant, 134 W. Elkhorn Ave., 586-8838.

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ARE FREE Various attractions in the area are great for all ages and won’t cost you a dime Cam Vincent rides on a trail at Devil's Backbone Open Space west of Loveland.

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By Saja Hindi Reporter­Herald Staff Writer

Let’s be honest — free attractions in a city are always a draw for people, whether tourists or locals. It’s even more of a plus when those free attractions include fun activities for everyone in the family.

Loveland has an abundance of free sights for everyone to enjoy, one its most popular being Devil’s Backbone Open Space, located west of Loveland on Hidden Valley Drive.

“The numbers speak for themselves,” said Chris Fleming, Big Thompson District Manager.

Fleming said especially in the spring and fall, the trailhead parking lots will hit capacity by 10 a.m. on weekends. The Devil’s Backbone Trailhead, she added, is the busiest in Northern Colorado.

The open space has three trails people can use — one is designated for multi-use, nonmotorized recreation and one is designated for equestrian use.

Devil’s Backbone is named after the geological formations of the rocks, and it provides about 15.2 miles of trail connecting Rim Rock Open Space to Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and if hikers are interested in going further, it connects all the way to Lory State Park — though that’s 20-plus miles of trail, according to Fleming. The Blue Sky Trailhead connects to Coyote Ridge Trailhead in Fort Collins.

The county provides guided hikes for people and a variety of different educational programs, from teaching participants about wildflowers or taking them on a full moon hike.

Concessionaires also lead guided bike tours. Dogs on a leash are also allowed on the trails. But no climbing is allowed because the rocks aren’t stable, Fleming said.

“To have a trail with the natural surface and geological features and different types of terrain, it just makes it unique,” Fleming said.

See FREE, pg. 35

FREE from page 34 There are trails for people looking for an easy to moderate hike — many people with children hike up to the popular keyhole and back, which is less than a mile — to terrain that’s a little more challenging.

And sometimes, you’ll even see wildlife, Fleming said.

The open space is open yearround, weather permitting, from dawn to dusk.

The county’s open lands program just updated its management plan, so an expansion of capacity in parking lots at Devil’s Backbone is in the works, as well as adding another trail to help with congestion in the first part of the trail, Fleming said. Most people try to access the back two loops, she said.

For more information, trail conditions and maps, check www.larimer.org/parks/ bbobe.cfm.

Other free attractions to check out include: • Lake Loveland — North Lake Park, 2626 N. Taft Ave., park amenities include four shelters, park, playgrounds, baseball/softball field, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoe court, swim beach, swim beach concessions in the summer from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, an amphitheater and fishing.

The park is handicap-accessible. For more information: http://www.cityofloveland .org/index.aspx?page=623.

• Fairgrounds Park (See Kid-friendly) • Benson Sculpture Park

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• River’s Edge (See Outdoors) • Night on the Town, from 6 to 9 p.m. the second Friday of every month in downtown Loveland, featuring local art work, galleries, receptions, live music, shopping and dining.

For more information, visit: http://www.cityofloveland .org/index.aspx?page=2072.

• Loveland brewery tours: Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, 623 Denver Ave., Saturdays at 4 p.m., www.grimmbrosbrew house.com, 970-624-6045.

Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Jenny Sparks / Loveland Reporter­Herald Fourth St., by reservation only, Eli Stauder, 4, front, runs as his big brother Ezra Stauder, 6, pours a 970-610-8726, www.lovelandalebucket of water on him in this photo at the swim beach at Lake works.com. Buckhorn BrewLoveland. ers, 4229 W. Eisenhower Blvd., walk in any time during busi(See Arts) trails for people to choose ness hours Thursday and Fri• Mehaffey Park, entrances from, closed seasonally to pro- day 3-8 p.m. and Saturday and at 3350 W. 29th St. and 3285 W. tect bald eagle roosting and Sunday 2-8p.m., 970-980-8688, 22nd St., the park is still being shorebird and waterfowl habi- www.taptrails.com/buckhorn developed but is expected to -brewers.html. Crow Hop tat. For more information: be open to the public in June See FREE, pg. 36 http://www.fcgov.com/ or July 2015. Check http:// www.cityofloveland.org/ index.aspx?page=1624 for updates. The park will include amenities such as an adventure playground, a dog park, pickleball courts, tennis courts, a skate park, trail paths, open spaces and multipurpose fields.

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FREE from page 36 Brewing, 217 E. Third St., by reservation only, 970-619-8590, www.crowhopbrewing.com.

• Fort Collins brewery tours: Anheuser-Busch, 2351 Busch Drive, June-September: daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; OctoberMay: Thursday-Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., www.budweiser tours.com, 970-490-4691. Black Bottle Brewery, 1611 S. College Ave. Ste 1609, SundayThursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.midnight, www.blackbottle brewery,com, 970-493-2337.

New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., 500 Linden St., Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. or by reservation, www.new belgium.com, 970-221-0524.

Odell Brewing Company, 800 E. Lincoln Ave., daily tours, Monday-Sunday, 1, 2, 3, 4 p.m., www.odellbrewing.com, 970-221-0524. For more brewJenny Sparks / Loveland Reporter­Herald eries and paid tours, check Doug Buys Jr. left, and his dad, Doug Buys, right, with Colorado Hardscapes, work in the play area at out: www.visitftcollins.com/ brewery-tours.

Mehaffey Park, which is under construction in Loveland and is planned to open this summer.

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Cowboy Ian Welles hops off his horse on his way to tying a calf while competing in the “tie­down roping” event during the 2013 Larimer County Fair & Rodeo at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland.

NO MATTER THE SEASON Find an event for any time of year in Loveland

BY DANA RIECK

• Reporter-Herald Staff Writer

Loveland residents will tell you their city is filled amazing art, delicious food and handcrafted beer — but why take their word for it?

If you are looking for something other than the beach for your vacation look no further than Loveland, Colo. for a trip filled with events and activities for everyone in your family.

In August Loveland is home to the annual Sculpture in the Park, a show that has been

called one of the biggest sculpture events in the country, and this year it’s welcoming a new partner to host a fine art and wine invitational.

“It’s a very exciting weekend to be in Loveland because of the fact that we have so many activities going on,” Polly Juneau, show business chairman for the Loveland High Plains Arts Council, said. “ This year will be our 32nd year ... and 32 artists who will be in the

show are newcomers So we will have a lot of new work for people to see which I think is really exciting.”

Juneau said all three art shows compliment each other well.

But, if art is not up your ally, the Loveland Loves Barbecue Beer and Bands should provide entertainment for the whole family in July.

“It’s just a fun festival atmosphere — there’s something

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Whether you are looking for good food and brews or holiday activities for your children, Loveland’s year-round event calendar has you covered.

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• Near Valentine’s Day — Fire and Ice Festival, Downtown Loveland at Fourth Street, hours: vary. Admission is free.

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• January-February — Love­ land’s Valentine Remailing Program, various locations throughout the months. Join Loveland for the unveiling of the city’s official Valentine coffee, beer and the poem/cache to be used in the city’s famous Valentine remailing program.

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• Mid-April — Native Ameri­ can Spring Contest Powwow and Arts Market, 112 Willow St., Fort Collins.Visit fortnet .org/powwow for more information. Adult admission: $6 per day, $10 weekend pass. Children age 6-12: $3 per day, $5 for weekend. Children age 5 and under are free. The event will include music, dance, arts and crafts and food. Various tribes from the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions be part of the event.

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• Late May, early June — Governor’s Art Show, 344 E. Fourth St.. Tickets for the opening night gala are $74, artwork can be viewed and purchased through June 28. Visit www.governorsartshow.org for more information. This show is a fundraiser for the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Club.

• Late June — Lake to Lake Triathlon, 920 W. 29th St., opens at 5 a.m. Race fees vary.

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Loves BBQ, Bands and Brews!, Downtown Loveland, Friday 3 10 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. 10 p.m. Admission is free, token system to make purchases. Visit www.lovelandlovesbbq .com for more information.

This event will include live music, shopping, beer, barbeque and art. While it is free to attend, money must be traded in for “tokens” to purchase anything at the festival.

• Late July, early August — Larimer County Fair & Rodeo, The Ranch, 5280 Arena Circle, Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday and Not Provided / Loveland Reporter­Herald Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday 4-9 p.m.

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• July 4 — 4th of July at www.cityofloveland.org. A six• Early August — Gnarley North Lake Park, 29th Street Barley Brew Festival, Larimer and Taft Avenue. A full day of County Fairgrounds, 1-6 p.m. activities that concludes with a Tickets prices to be deterfireworks show over Lake mined. Visit www.gnarlybarley Loveland. Free. brewfest.com for more infor• Mid-July — Cherry Pie Fes­ mation. Among the craft beer tival, Peters Park, Fifth Street and food, this festival will and Lincoln Avenue. Admission include a carnival, Splash Dogs, fireworks and various is free. Visit www.ci.loveland vendors. .co.us for more information.

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• Early August — Art in the Park, 2800 N. Taft Avenue, Saturday 10 a..m-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Visit www. artintheparkloveland.com. This event will include musical performance, a Beer & Wine Garden, a variety of food vendors and an artisan fair of items homemade in America.

• Early August — Loveland Fine Art and Wine Invitational, 2908 Aspen Drive, times to be determined. Tickets are $7.

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• Late August — Old­Fash­ ioned Corn Roast Festival, Fourth Street and Railroad Avenue. Free to the public. Visit www.cityofloveland.org for more information. This event includes a parade, corn shucking competition, corn eating contest and a list of entertainment and vendors.

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Early December — Communi­ ty Tree Lighting, Civic Center, Third Street and Washington Avenue. This event is free. Visit www.ci.loveland.co.us for more information. This event is an annual outdoor event that includes live music, vendors, family activities and a ceremonial tree lighting.

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Early December — Winter Walk, 300 N. Adams Ave., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. This event is free.

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