Mountain Adventure Guide - Peak to Peak: Summer 2016

INSIDE: SUMMER MOUNTAIN EVENTS CALENDAR

MOUNTAIN

Summer 2016

Colorado’s Peak to Peak Region

GUIDE

Maps • Art Galleries • Attractions • Restaurants • Lodging Hiking • Nightlife • Casinos • Fishing • Rafting & Boating • Parks National Forests • Museums • Trails • Horseback Riding • Distilleries Breweries • Mountain Driving • Rocky Mountain National Park Scenic Drives • 14ers • Biking • Wineries • Dispensaries • Disc Golf

IDAHO SPRINGS CENTRAL CITY BLACK HAWK ROLLINSVILLE NEDERLAND WARD GOLD HILL ALLENSPARK LYONS ESTES PARK

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— CONTENTS — Scenic Drives, Mountain Safety State & National Parks National Forests Campgrounds Regional Activities Breweries, Dispensaries Idaho Springs Rafting & Boating Mountain & Road Biking Central City Black Hawk Mountain Driving Rollinsville Summer Calendar Nederland Mountain Trails, 14ers Ward Brainard Lake Recreation Area Gold Hill Allenspark Lyons Fishing, Dog Friendly Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park — PUBLISHER —

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SCENIC DRIVES

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everal of Colorado’s more spectacular drives are located within the Peak to Peak Region.

Three designated Scenic Byways, and several one-of-a-kind routes connecting them, showcase the area’s unparalleled scenery and unique towns.

Peak to Peak Scenic Byway Colorado’s oldest scenic byway, the showcase of the Front Range, follows 55 miles of Highways 119, 72 and 7 leading north from Central City and Black Hawk to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The road gets up close to the Continental Divide and features spectacular views of its snow-capped peaks. Recreation opportunities can be found along its length in the National Forests, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, James Peak Wilderness Area and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Gravel roads lead to alpine lakes, trailheads, campgrounds, the his-

toric Moffat Tunnel’s East Portal and ghost towns. It also provides access to the unique, high-country communities including historic mining town with Victorian-era architecture and legal, limitedstakes gambling.

Mount Evans Scenic Byway The highest paved road in the country climbs more than 7,000 feet in 28-miles, reaching an altitude of 14,130 feet. Most of the route, reached from C.R. 103 south of Idaho Springs, is above timberline where rare arctic plants, alpine wildflowers, lichens, pikas, marmots, mountain goats and bighorn sheep flourish. Extreme weather is normal and the road can occasionally close for snow removal. Be prepared for intense sun, wind, rain, lightning, snow, sleet and hail any time in summer. Vehicles over 30 feet are not recommended. A fee is charged for the upper section of the byway past Echo Lake.

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway This route cuts through the middle of the National Park’s alpine beauty as it climbs to 12,183 feet.

Stunning vistas of high peaks, alpine tundra and wildflowers abound. Elk, bighorn sheep and other wildlife can also be seen.

For conditions, call 970-586-1222.

Other Special Drives •O h My Gawd Road, or Virginia Canyon Road, is a breath-taking shortcut north to Central City.

Old mining sites and outstanding views fill the steep canyon.

•B oulder Canyon (Hwy. 119) east of Nederland is popular for scenic driving, picnicking, fishing and rock climbing.

•D evils Gulch Road (CR 43) north from Estes Park is a dramatic drive leading to Glen Haven and Drake.

• The Old Fall River Road in the National Park is a one-way dirt road “motor nature trail” with many switchbacks connecting Endovalley and the Alpine Visitor Center.

MOUNTAIN SAFETY TIPS Altitude Sickness Altitude sickness is usually caused by going too high, too fast. Individuals from lower elevations may experience altitude problems no matter how fit. Symptoms include headaches, shortness of breath, insomnia and rapid heartbeat.

Most adjust to higher elevations in a few days.

• Minimize symptoms by drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, eating light meals and getting rest.

• If experiencing symptoms, slow down and drink water. If they persist, get to a lower elevation and seek medical attention.

• I f a storm is approaching, get down from high points and away from lone trees or large rocks.

• I f caught in a lightning storm, remove packs and crouch with your hands on your knees.

• Be aware in low areas; storms can cause flash floods.

Fires Forest fires are a constant threat.

Always check for, and follow, restrictions before building a fire.

Some locations ban them altogether. Limit fires to designated rings or use a camp stove. For information, contact a local sheriff, ranger or park office (see page 42).

•B uild fires away from low branches in an area clear of vegetation.

•N ever leave fires unattended and be sure a fire is completely out.

Dehydration Colorado’s dry air draws moisture out of bodies in all temperatures.

While traveling, a clean water source may be difficult to find.

• Bring water with you and drink it.

• Boil or filter all free-flowing water to kill Giardia and parasites.

Sunburn The sun’s UV radiation is increased two-times at 10,000 feet compared to sea level. Prevent sunburn—on both sunny and overcast days—with sunscreen and a hat. Protect eyes with sunglasses.

Hypothermia Life-threatening hypothermia is possible even in summer. Symptoms include feeling extremely cold, sluggish behavior, slurred speech or unconcern for the cold.

• Stay warm and dry; wool and some synthetic clothing help you stay warm even when wet.

• If you see anyone showing symptoms, act immediately to re-warm them.

Let Others Know Your Plans Backcountry users are encouraged to inform family or friends of schedules and routes before heading out and upon return.

Storms Storms form quickly in the mountains, especially in the afternoon.

When hiking, check the weather, bring clothing for all conditions and pack cold-weather survival gear. Snow can occur year-round.

• Avoid storms by starting early.

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STATE PARK & NATIONAL PARK

homesteads and 360-degree views can be found along trails.

Climbing, children’s activities, educational opportunities, wildlife viewing, electric hook-ups and tent-sites in two campgrounds, stocked fishing ponds, picnic sites and Panorama Point Overlook featuring a view of 100-miles of the Continental Divide are available.

Group facilities can accommodate several types of events. Overnight guests can stay in campgrounds or at one of five cabins, two yurts or guest houses.

Cost of Admission: $7 for day vehicle pass or $70 for an annual pass ROCKY MTN NATIONAL PARK Thirty five miles of hiking and 1000 U.S. 36, Estes Park biking trails allow for personal- 970-586-1206 • www.nps.gov/romo ized routes through aspen forests, One of the most popular attracwildflowers, grasslands and dense tions in Colorado, the National Park forests and remnants of early draws more than three million anhe Peak to Peak Region is home to Golden Gate Canyon State Park, one of the Colorado’s most spectacular, and Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the country’s most visited parks.

Find complete details for each online and at park visitor centers.

GOLDEN GATE CYN STATE PARK 92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden 303-582-3707 • www.cpw.state.co.us More than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, abundant wildlife,and aspen-rimmed meadows nestled between the Front Range foothills and Continental Divide await hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers.

nual visitors to its 416 square miles of mountain beauty. It includes 359 miles of hiking trails, 150 lakes, 60 mountains taller than 12,000 feet, and the opportunity to see elk, bighorn sheep, and moose.

Popular attractions include hiking trails, scenic drives, world-class fishing, climbing, mountaineering, picnicking, wildflower and wildlife viewing, horseback riding, rangerled programs, camping and simply enjoying its world-class natural beauty. Named as one of the best trips in the world by National Geographic, the park celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2015.

Cost of Admission: $20 for a one-day vehicle pass or $30 for 7-day pass. Pedestrians and bikes are $10 for a day pass or $15 for a 7-day pass. The park is free, Aug. 25-28, for National Park Service Birthday Weekend and, Sept. 24, for National Public Lands Day.

NATIONAL FORESTS

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Area, Mount Goliath Natural Area INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS and other attractions are accessed This most visited wilderness areas by the Mount Evans Road and Sce- in the country is a great place to nic Byway (Hwy. 5), the highest hike, camp and fish while enjoying paved road in North America. See high mountain lakes, waterfalls Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, and incredible scenery. It spans mountain goats, marmots, birds 76,711 acres and shares borders The two forests, managed as one, and alpine wildflowers. Take a with James Peak Wilderness to offer opportunities for camping, short walk to the top the 14er for the south and Rocky Mountain picnicking, scenic drives, wildlife views of distant mountain peaks, National Park to the north. Elevations range from 8,300 to over viewing, hiking trails, mountain alpine lakes and glacier valleys. biking, rock climbing, rafting, kaya- The Forest Service charges a fee at 13,500 feet. See page 7 for permit, king, four-wheel driving, dirt bikes, Mount Goliath and Dos Chappell camping and other information.

ATVs, fishing, hunting, horseback Nature Center as well as at the sum- GENERAL CAMPING riding and more. They include sce- mit. The City of Denver charges a With a few exceptions, dispersed nic byways, wilderness areas, rec- separate fee for Summit Lake Park. camping is allowed on National reation areas, historical sites and JAMES PEAK WILDERNESS Forest land. Camping is limited to archeological areas. Most parts This Wilderness area consists of 14 consecutive days in one locaof the forest are open and free of 17,015 acres south of 13,294-foot tion. After 14 days, the campsite charge. Fees or permits may be re- James Peak within Boulder, Gilpin must be moved a minimum of quired for some areas or services. and Clear Creek counties. Bor- three miles. Camping is restricted Passes, permits and information dered by Indian Peaks Wilderness to 28 days in any 60-day period. are available at ranger offices and to the north, it is adjacent to the Some areas require the use of online. Find current road condi- Continental Divide and includes designated campsites. For camptions, closures and restrictions at several peaks over 13,000 feet and ground reservations, call the Nawww.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/roads. more than a dozen alpine lakes. tional Recreation Reservation SerThe area’s elevation ranges from vice at 877-444-6777, or visit www.

MOUNT EVANS The 14,264-foot summit of Mount 9,200 to 13,294 feet, including recreation.gov. Reservations for Evans, the Mount Evans Wilder- upper montane, sub-alpine, and most individual sites may be made ness, Mount Evans Recreation alpine ecosystems.

4-180 days in advance.

Page 6 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016 uch of the land not protected by the National Park in the Peak to Peak Region is within the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, which extend from Wyoming south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.

NATIONAL FORESTS Indian Peaks Wilderness Area - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests

Camping permits required June 1-Sept. 15. Permits and information: 303-541-2500 or www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/indianpeaks

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James Peak Wilderness

advance from the Boulder or Sul- all lakes, streams and trails. phur Ranger District and online.

Campfires are prohibited in most Camping is very popular and areas, including the east side of requires a permit in the Wilder- the Continental Divide. ness, which is divided into Back- Livestock is prohibited in Four country Zones. Permits are issued Lakes Zone, above Cascade Falls, June 1-Sept. 15, according to Diamond Lake Zone and DiaKnown for its pristine wilder- zone. Groups of 8-12 and orga- mond Lake Trail. ness, jutting mountains, roaring nized groups require permits year Pets must be on a hand-held streams and high alpine hikes, the round for day and overnight trips. leash at all times. Failure to leash Wilderness includes seven peaks Groups larger than 12 are prohib- your dog may result in a fine. over 13,000 feet. To encounter ited. Camping is prohibited in Four fewer people, hike and camp on Lakes Zone, May 1-Nov 30. In Dia- Wildflower displays are some of weekdays and use less popular mond, Jasper, Crater and Caribou the most beautiful in the state. backcountry zones. Trailhead Lake zones, camping is allowed Motorized and mechanized equipparking and overnight permits only in designated sites. Camping ment including chain saws, vehiare limited and can be obtained in is also prohibited within 100 feet of cles and bikes are prohibited.

Page 7 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016 he 76,586-acre Indian Peaks Wilderness, one of the most visited wilderness areas in the country, can be accessed along much of the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway west of Rollinsville, Nederland, Ward and Allenspark.

CAMPGROUNDS MANOR RV PARK 815 Riverside WINIGER RIDGE – DISPERSED NATIONAL FORESTS Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-3251; Sites: 20 for tent/trailer (no fee) Boulder District: 303-541-2500 trouthavenresorts.com Vehicle Length: Best for tents MEEKER PARK OVERFLOW SPRUCE LAKE RV PARK 1050 and trailers Sites: 29 tents, trailers, RVs Mary’s Lake Road, Estes Park, Location: From Hwy 119; east on Vehicle Length: Best for tents 970-586-2889 Magnolia Road 5.4 miles; south on Standard Fee: $11/night C.R. 68 for 2 miles; south on FS 359 Location: Hwy. 7 at MM 11 STATE PARK KELLY DAHL OLIVE RIDGE State Park Camps: 800-678-2267 Sites: 46 for tent/trailer/RV Sites: 56 tent/trailer/RV Standard Fee: $15-20/night Vehicle Length: 50 feet Vehicle Length: 55 feet REVEREND’S RIDGE* Standard Fee: $19/night Standard Fee: $19/night Sites: 97 tents/trailer/RV Location: Hwy. 119 at MM 22 Location: Hwy 7 at MM 14 Location: From Hwy. 119; east PEACEFUL VALLEY on Gap Road for about 1.2 miles NATIONAL FORESTS Sites: 17 tent/trailer/RV Clear Creek District: 303-567-3000 ASPEN MEADOWS Vehicle Length: 40 feet COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND Sites: 35 tent only Standard Fee: $19/night Sites: 41 tent/trailer/RV; 3 tent only Location: From Hwy. 119, east Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 50; Vehicle Length: 50 feet on Gap Road for about 3.1 miles west on C.R. 92 for 1/4 mile Standard Fee: $17/night BACKCOUNTRY, GROUP & CAMP DICK Location: 5 miles north of Black GUEST HOUSE Sites: 41 tent/trailer/RV Hawk on Hwy. 119 at Hwy. 46 Sites: 4 shelters and 20 tent sites Vehicle Length: 50 feet PICKLE GULCH GROUP Register at Visitor Center on Standard Fee: $19/night Sites: 6 group tent sites Hwy. 46, 303-582-3707 Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 50; Vehicle Length: Large parking west on C.R. 92 for 1 mile NATIONAL PARK lot. Vehicles must stay in lot All Campgrounds: 970-586-1206 PAWNEE Standard Fee: $45-60/night Standard Fee: $20/night Sites: 47 tent/trailer/RV; 8 tent only Location: Hwy. 119 at MM 22 Vehicle Length: 60 feet COLUMBINE Standard Fee: $19/night Sites: 43 tent/trailer/RV; 4 tent only Location: Hwy. 72 MM 44.5; west Vehicle Length: 55 feet on Brainard Lake Rd. for 4.5 miles Standard Fee: $17/night RAINBOW LAKES Location: About 4 miles south of Sites: 18 tent/trailer Nederland on Hwy. 119 at MM 22 Vehicle Length: Best for tents WEST CHICAGO CREEK Standard Fee: $13/night Sites: 15 tent/trailer Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 39.5; Vehicle Limit: 45 feet west on F.S. 298 for 5 miles Standard Fee: $17/night GORDON GULCH – DISPERSED* Location: Hwy. 103 south from Sites: 15 tent/trailer (no fee); unIdaho Springs for 6.5 miles; turn developed; designated sites only right on FS 188 for 3 miles Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 37.5; PRIVATE RV CAMPGROUNDS sites are east on F.S. 226 BASE CAMP AT GOLDEN GATE* CARIBOU – DISPERSED 661 Hwy 46, Black Hawk, 866Sites: 11 tent/trailer (no fee); un344-3259; basecampco.com developed; designated sites only CAMPGROUND AT EAST PORTAL Elevation: 10,000 feet 3420 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, Location: About .5 miles north 970-586-4188; www.evrpd.com of Nederland on Hwy. 72; west CAMPGROUND AT MARY’S LAKE on C.R. 128 for 5 miles 2120 Mary’s Lake Road, Estes Park, BUCKINGHAM/FOURTH OF JULY 970-577-1026; www.evrpd.com Sites: 10 tent only (no fee) ELK MEADOW RV PARK 1665 Hwy. Vehicle Length: Best for tents 66, Estes Park, 970-586-5342 Location: About .5 mile south of Nederland on Hwy. 119; west on ESTES PARK KOA 2051 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, C.R. 130 for 4 miles; turn right at 970-586-2888; koa.com/campfork for 4.8 miles grounds/estes-park WEST MAGNOLIA – DISPERSED* Sites: 22 tent/trailer (no fee); un- JELLYSTONE PARK ESTES PARK 5495 Hwy. 36, Estes Park, 970-586developed; designated sites 4230; www.jellystoneofestes.com Vehicle Length: Best for tents Location: One mile south of Ned- KOA DENVER WEST CENTRAL erland on Hwy 119; west on C.R. CITY* 605 Lake Gulch, Central * Open All Year; Most campgrounds 132W for 1 mile; sites on NFSR 355 close in September or October City, 303-582-3043; koa.com Page 8 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

REGIONAL ACTIVITIES

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he Peak to Peak Region offers an abundance of recreational activities. The region’s most popular ones are highlighted below, but don’t miss out on other sought-after offerings including breweries, casinos, disc golfing, geocashing, gold panning, golf courses, hot springs, music festivals, picnicking, ranger-led programs, rock-hounding, scenic drives, shopping, skateboard parks, wineries, ziplines and more.

BICYCLING (see page 19) Biking is a popular activity in the region, including riding the area’s scenic highways. Hundreds of miles of trails and roads are open to mountain bikes in the National Forests, except in wilderness areas or as posted. Bikers can also utilize 19 miles of multi-use, dirt trails at Golden Gate Canyon State Park while Rocky Mountain National Park offers 60 miles of hard-surfaced roads. Local bike shops are a great place for expert advice on where to ride based on experience and ability.

CAMPING (see pages 6 & 8) Camping, with limitations, is allowed in much of the region’s National Forests as well as in National Park and State Park campgrounds, which include developed, dispersed, group and backcountry options. Some accept reservations, while others are first-come, first-serve. Fees vary. Private campgrounds and RV parks are also available.

CLIMBING & MOUNTAINEERING Climbing is world-renowned in the Peak to Peak Region. Rock climbing opportunities can be found throughout the National Forests, National Park and State Park. Popular spots include Lumpy Ridge and Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder Canyon east of Nederland, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and Chicago Lakes Trail near Idaho Springs. Other options—from bouldering spots to multi-day, big-wall climbs—also exist. Always stay on public land and obey wildlife closures, which exist on some Boulder Canyon and Lumpy Ridge routes until July 31.

Refer to www.mountainproject. com​for route details.

FISHING (see page 53) Lake, pond and stream fishing is unsurpassed in Rocky Mountain National Park and throughout the region. Clear Creek near Idaho Springs, Boulder Creek and Barker

er offices and online. Consult with rangers about trails for various fitness and experience levels.

HORSEBACK RIDING (see page 42) Horses, mules, ponies, llamas, and burros are allowed on many National Forest, National Park and State Park trails. Ranger offices offer information and maps highlighting trailheads with stock trailer parking. Pack animals are not allowed in most developed campgrounds, wilderness areas or where posted.

Approximately 260 miles of trails are open to commercial and private horse use in the National Park.

Guided tours are available near Central City and Estes Park.

HUNTING The National Forests offer exceptional hunting opportunities. The best and most popular hunting areas are on the western side of the Continental Divide. Hunting is allowed on the Jefferson County portion of Golden Gate Canyon State Park after Labor Day to before Memorial Day. Permits are required and all Colorado Parks & Wildlife and State Park rules and regulations apply. Hunting is not allowed in the National Park.

WILDLIFE & NATURE VIEWING A wide array of big game animals and large birds including elk, moose, bear, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, eagles, falcons, owls and more can all be found throughout the region. Practice responsible viewing and keep your distance— wildlife may run, abandon a nest or young or even attack if you get too close. Mountain goats and bighorn sheep are abundant on Mount Evans while elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer and moose call Rocky Mountain National Park home. Fields blanketed in wildflowers and the region’s exceptional scenery are also sought after natural views, and can be found throughout the area. Fourth of July trailhead west of Nederland is a well-known wildflower viewing area.

Page 9 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016 Reservoir near Nederland, St. Vrain Creek near Lyons and Big Thompson River near Estes Park are popular, easy to reach, fishing waters.

Fish on lakes, ponds and streams in the National Park and in Golden Gate State Park. All Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations apply everywhere and special regulations exist in many places—it is your responsibility to know and follow them. A valid Colorado fishing license is always required.

FOUR-WHEEL & OHV DRIVING Four-wheel driving, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicle use are popular on the region’s more challenging backcountry roads. Do not create new trails. Motor Vehicle Use Maps, free online and at ranger offices, designate where driving is legal.

Remember, forest roads are shared with bikers, hikers, horses and others. Bikes and vehicles must be registered with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and meet all state standards and regulations for noise, spark arresters, age, helmet requirements and other restrictions.

Popular areas include Barbour Fork Trailhead and Devil’s Canyon south of Idaho Springs, Yankee Hill west of Central City, Kingston Peak southwest of Rollinsville, Bunce School Road south of Allenspark, Mount Alto Picnic Area and Switzerland Trail near Gold Hill. Rentals and guided tours are available in Idaho Springs and Estes Park.

HIKING (see page 42) Hundreds of miles of trails over gently sloping foothills, open forest, steep rocky slopes and wind-swept tundra are open year-round in the National Forests, National Park and State Park. Rocky Mountain National Park offers 355 miles of hiking trails from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain peak climbs. Over 35 miles of hiking trails are in the State Park. Pay attention to regulations, such as restrictions on dogs or horses and permit requirements.

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esidents and visitors to Colorado, home to more than 284 craft breweries and a craftbeer destination for decades, definitely love good beer. The Peak to Peak Region is home to nine craft breweries, including industry pioneers, veterans and several newcomers.

Check out a wide range of craft beer at The Barrel, an outdoor beer garden in Estes Park with 64 taps and weekly “Meet the Brewery” events. Backcountry Pizza & Subs, Crosscut Pizza & Taphouse and Salto Coffee Works in Nederland, Pizza Bar 66 in Lyons, Wapiti Colorado Pub in Estes Park and Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse in both Lyons and Estes Park also feature craft beers. The Great Central City Beer Festival, Aug. 27, brings breweries from across the state to historic main street Central City.

– BREWERIES – DOSTAL ALLEY BREWPUB 1 Dostal Alley, Central City, 303-582-1610; www.dostal alley.net ESTES PARK BREWERY 470 Prospect Village Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-5421 LUMPY RIDGE BREWING 531 S. Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park, 812-201-3836; lumpyridgebrewing.com OSKAR BLUES 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-8236685; oskarblues.com ROCK CUT BREWING 390 W. Riverside Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-7300; rock cutbrewing.com

TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY 1401 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4419; www.tommyknocker.com VERY NICE BREWING Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-3770, Nederland; www.verynicebrewing.com WESTBOUND & DOWN 1617 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 720502-3121; www.westboundanddown.com WILD MOUNTAIN SMOKEHOUSE & BREWERY 70 E. 1st St,. Nederland, 303258-9453 Nederland; wildmountainsb.com

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arijuana is legal for recreational, and medicinal, use in Colorado. Adults age 21 and older can consume and possess one ounce of marijuana. Residency and registration is not required. Many types of standard, concentrated and edible forms of marijuana are available. State laws change frequently.

Learn about marijuana, consumption suggestions and current laws by visiting any of the 15 recreational marijuana stores in the Peak to Peak Region.

Although any adult can possess up to one ounce, non-residents are restricted to buying one quarter ounce in a single transaction. Medical marijuana requires a state card, which can only be obtained by Colorado residents with a doctor’s recommendation.

Open and public consumption of marijuana is not allowed anywhere while possession and consumption are both illegal within Rocky Mountain National Park and on all federal land. ClubNed in Nederland, the first legal cannabis club in the U.S., allows on-site smoking for adults 21 and over. New members from anywhere are welcome with daily or monthly memberships.

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1859 231 Gregory St., Black Hawk; 1859blackhawk.com CENTRAL CITY CBD 161 Gregory St., Central City, 303-351-1617; www.central citycbd.com MOUNTAIN MEDICINALS* 2313 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-0420; www. mountainmedicinals.com GREEN GRASS WELLNESS* 440 Lawrence St., Central City, 303-582-5088; green grass-herb.com GROWHOUSE - CENTRAL CITY 171 Lawrence St., Central City, 303-582-3952; www. growhouse.com GROWHOUSE - NEDERLAND 150 N. Jefferson St., Nederland, 303-258-7058 HARVEST HOUSE 211 S. Bridge St., Nederland, 303-258-3144 HEADQUARTERS 4497 Ute Hwy., Lyons, 303823-5143; hqmmj.com

KINE MINE 2820 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2018; www. thekinemine.com LYONS FINEST* 4071 Ute Hwy., Lyons, 303823-8555 RMO DISPENSARY 161 Gregory St., Central City, 303-582-3991 SILVER STEM* 1 W. 1st St., Nederland, 303258-3552; www.silverstem cannabis.com THE ANNIE’S: STRAINWISE* 135 Nevada St., Central City, 303-225-5369; strain wise.com THE BUD DEPOT* 138 E Main St., Lyons, 303823-5980; www.buddepot dispensary.com THE SPRING: STRAINWISE 15 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-225-6271; www.strainwise.com

* = Medical Cards Accepted It is illegal to use or consume marijuana in a motor vehicle or drive under the influence of – SMOKE SHOPS – marijuana. Be smart and don’t drive high. The GOLD MINE SMOKE SHOP GLASS WERX state’s open container law additionally makes 1800 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Smoker Friendly, 22 Hwy. 72, it illegal to possess marijuana in the passenger Springs 303-567-2514 Nederland, 303-258-924 area of a vehicle when in an open container.

– CANNABIS CLUB –

Most importantly, it’s illegal leave the state CLUB NED CAFÉ 154 Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303-258-7981; clubnedcafe.com with marijuana or mail it home.

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IDAHO SPRINGS

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owhere in Colorado is the state’s mining history more evident than in the hills near Idaho Springs, Clear Creek County’s most populous town. Founded in 1859, the town is the site of the first significant discovery of the Colorado Gold Rush.

Mining was largely responsible for the creation and growth of the town, and today the city continues to preserve and celebrate its rich heritage.

The building of Interstate 70 in the late 1950s changed the appearance the town and increased its population. During the late 20th century, it evolved into a tourist center and popular stop for those heading to and from the high country on I-70 or accessing Mount Evans, National Forests or Clear Creek.

Many homes of the early mining days remain and the downtown, a National Historic District, offers numerous unique shops and popular restaurants. Several mine tours and historic sites give visitors insight into local history while a hot springs resort helps everyone relax.

– ART GALLERY – THE MAJESTIC GALLERY 1636 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-9303; themajesticgallery.com

PHOENIX GOLD MINE ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 800 Trail Creek Road, Idaho Springs, 1921 Virginia St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-0422; phoenixmine.com 303-567-4378

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– DISTILLERY –

BOUCK BROTHERS DISTILLING 2731 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2547; bouckbros.com

CENTENNIAL BANK & TRUST – ATTRACTIONS – ARGO GOLD MINE & MILL TOUR 1744 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 2350 Riverside Dr., Idaho Spgs., 303- 303-567-2696; www.centennial – GROCERY STORE – banking.com 567-2421; historicargotours.com SAFEWAY 2425 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CHARLIE TAYLER WATERWHEEL EVERGREEN NATIONAL BANK MINER STREET BRANCH 303-567-4471; safeway.com & BRIDAL VEIL FALLS 17th Ave. & Miner St., Idaho Springs; 1546 Miner St., Idaho Springs, – LAUNDRIES – 303-569-9700; enbcolorado.com www.colorado.gov/idahosprings B & J LAUNDROMAT DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT COLORADO BOULEVARD BRANCH 1347 Idaho St., Idaho Springs, Miner Street, Idaho Springs; www. 2394 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-9940 567-2611; enbcolorado.com colorado.gov/pacific/idahosprings LUXURY LAUNDROMAT 2729 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, – CHURCHES – EDGAR EXPERIMENTAL MINE 303-567-2746 365 8th St., Idaho Springs, 303- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 567-2911; www.mines.edu – LIBRARY – 100 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, ENGINE NO. 60 & COACH NO. 70 303-567-2028 IDAHO SPRINGS LIBRARY 1711 Miner St., Idaho Springs; ST PAUL’S PARISH CENTER 219 14th Ave., Idaho Springs, 303historicidahosprings.com 1702 Placer St., Idaho Springs, 567-2020 – LODGING – HISTORIC INDIAN HOT SPRINGS 303-567-4138 302 Soda Creek Road, Idaho UNITED CHURCH 6 & 40 MOTEL Springs, 303-989-6666; www. 1410 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 2920 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, indianhotsprings.com 303-567-2057 303-567-2691 Page 12 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

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Look below surface into local mining history

olorado’s mines tell the stories of early prospectors who came here in search of gold. Idaho Springs, and nearby Central City and Black Hawk were major contributors to Colorado’s Gold Rush.

Check out the area’s mine tours to learn more about the region’s history. Mines and their ruins are also plentiful throughout the area and provide a glimpse into conditions during the Gold Rush-era.

Argo Gold Mine & Mill, 2350 Riverside Dr., Idaho Springs, offers popular tours including a massive mill, tunnel and mine along with demonstrations of equipment. Tours also include a gold panning lesson, which is also available separately. To learn more, call 303-567-2421 or visit historicargotours.com.

fee when booked in advance. For information, call 303-567-2911 or visit www.mines.edu/EdgarMine.

Hidee Gold Mine, at MM 6.3 on the Central City Parkway between Idaho Springs and Central City, offers tours concentrating on local geology, history and mining methods past and present. Tours include a stop at a gold vein where patrons use a hammer and chisel to chip gold ore to keep. Visit www.hideegold mine.com or call 720-548-0343 to learn more.

Gold pans and supplies are for sale at Car Quest, 2448 Colorado Blvd. in Idaho Springs. Be careful if attempting to pan for gold on your own. Most areas suitable for panning are patented mining claims or private property. This is especially true on or near creeks and rivers. Don’t be a claim jumper. If you Phoenix Mine, off Stanley Road near Interstate 70 remove gold from someone else’s claim, even if unExit 239 in Idaho Springs, is a working gold mine. marked, you are committing a crime. Check with the Tours are offered 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Panning, and Bureau of Land Management to ensure no claims whatever you find, is included in the cost. Call 303exist where you plan to pan. Even if the area is free 567-0422 or visit www.phoenixmine.com for details. of claims, gold panning can have environmental Edgar Mine, on 8th Avenue in Idaho Springs near impacts. Beware of old, unmarked mines that go I-70 Exit 240, is known as Colorado School of Mines’ straight down for hundreds of feet. Stay on trails and Experimental Mine. It is open for public tours for a away from mines and tailings.

ARGO INN & SUITES 2622 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4473; www. argoinnandsuites.com BLACKSTONE RIVERS RANCH 3673 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, 303-567-2339; blackstoneriversranch.com CALL OF THE CANYON CABINS 104 W. Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs (303) 567-0170; callofthecanyoncabins.com COLUMBINE INN 2545 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567 0948; columbineinn.net H & H MOTOR LODGE 2445 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2838 IDAHO SPRINGS MOTEL 2631 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2242 INDIAN HOT SPRINGS RESORT 302 Soda Creek Road, Idaho Springs, 303-989-6666; www. indianhotsprings.com J C SUITES 2801 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-9263; www.jcsuites.com MINER’S PICK BED & BREAKFAST 1639 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-487; theminerspick.com Page 14

MOUNT EVANS TROUT FISHING & CABINS 4125 Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs, 303-567-4017; www.mtevanstrout fishing.com THE SILVER LAKE LODGE 336 Crest Dr., Idaho Springs, 303567-9299; thesilverlakelodge.com TOP’S MOTEL 2725 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4177

– MUSEUMS/HISTORIC SITES – 6TH AVENUE HOSE HOUSE Sixth Ave., & Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs; historicidahosprings.com BRYAN HOSE HOUSE Virginia & Illinois streets, Idaho Springs; historicidahosprings.com CENTRAL HOSE HOUSE 1340 Miner St., Idaho Springs; historicidahosprings.com HERITAGE MUSEUM 2060 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4382; www.historicidahosprings.com JACKSON MONUMENT 320 Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs; historicidahosprings.com PIONEER CEMETERY Alvarado Road, www.historic idahosprings.com

UNDERHILL MUSEUM 1416 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4709

– NIGHTLIFE – VINTAGE MOOSE 123 16th Ave., Idaho Springs, 303567-2375; vintagemoose.com UNITED CENTER CONCERTS 1440 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-1771; www. unitedcenterinc.com WESTWINDS TAVERN 1633 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-0982

– PARKS –

ANDERSON PARK 1711 Miner St., Idaho Springs; www.colorado.gov/idahosprings CITIZENS PARK 1545 Miner St., Idaho Springs; www.colorado.gov/idahosprings COURTNEY-RYLEY-COOPER PARK 2350 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs; colorado.gov/idahosprings HERITAGE PARK 2312 Miner St., Idaho Springs; www.colorado.gov/idahosprings MACY/RUTH MILL PARK 655 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs; colorado.gov/idahosprings

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IDAHO SPRINGS

Dynamite Days

— SIGNATURE EVENTS —

Idaho Springs Farmer’s Market

Dynamite Days

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he Idaho Springs Farmer’s Market takes place every Friday through Sept.

2 between 9 a.m and 2 p.m. in Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park, 2350 Colorado Blvd.

Each week different Colorado vendors and farmers showcase their goods.

ynamite Days, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., is a free street festival celebrating local mining history held downtown annually. It features live music, food and drinks, beer, arts and crafts, vendors, street dance, kids activities and more.

SHELLY/QUINN BALL FIELDS 101 E. Idaho Springs Road, Idaho Springs; colorado.gov/idahosprings

– POST OFFICE – IDAHO SPRINGS POST OFFICE 2420 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2903; www.usps.com

– RECREATION CENTER – SAMPLER MILL REC CENTER 98 12th Ave., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4822; www.clearcreek recreation.com

– RESTAURANTS – AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1628 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2933; www.restaurant azteca.com BEAU JO’S PIZZA 1517 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4376; beaujos.com BUFFALO RESTAURANT & BAR 1617 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 720502-3121; buffalorestaurant.com CARL’S JR. 2901 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2255; carlsjr.com CHERRY BLOSSOM ASIAN 2700 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-1166 DA RIVUH FISH & BBQ CO. 1446 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-963-5901; darivuh.com DEL RIO TACO 2384 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs Page 16

June 3, 10, 17, 24: Oh My Gawd Rodeo Buckle Series June 4: Summer Kick-Off Parade & BBQ June 17-19: Rocky Mountain Rumble Motorcycle Rally June 25: Slacker Half Marathon & Races July 4: Fourth of July Celebration & BBQ July 16-17: Tommyknockers Mining Days & Pack Burro Race July 23: Bob Cook Mount Evans Memorial Hill Climb Aug. 13: Georgetown To Idaho Springs Half Marathon Sept. 17: Clear Creek Watershed Festival Oct. 8: Dynamite Days Festival

ECHO LAKE LODGE RESTAURANT 13264 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, 303-567-2138; echolake lodgeco.com GEORGETOWN VALLEY CANDY 1501 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 720242-9524; www.shopgvcc.com GYRO X 1641 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4976 HILLDADDY’S WILDFIRE RESTAURANT 2910 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2775 MAIN STREET COFFEE 1510 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-0304 MAIN STREET RESTAURANT 1518 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-2788; mainstrestaurant.com MARION’S OF THE ROCKIES 2805 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2925 MCDONALDS 2911 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-1410; mcdonalds.com MINER DECADENCE CHOCOLATE 1536 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-1704 PICCI’S PIZZERIA & BAKERY 2731 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-0345; piccispizzeria.com SMOKIN’ YARDS BBQ 2736 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-9273; smokinyards.com STARBUCKS COFFEE 2900 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2578; starbucks.com

SUBWAY 2900 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2429; subway.com SUGAR PLUM 1845 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4470 SUNSHINE EXPRESS OF COLO. 1856 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-9100; www. sunshineexpressco.com THE TRIBUTARY AT 244 I-70 Exit 244, Idaho Springs, 303567-2227; thetributary244.com TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY 1401 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-2688; tommyknocker.com TWO BROTHERS DELI 1424 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-2439; twobrothersdeli.com WESTBOUND & DOWN 1617 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 720-502-3121; www.westbound anddown.com

– TOWN SERVICES – IDAHO SPRINGS CITY HALL 1711 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4421; www.colorado. gov/idahosprings

– TRANSPORTATION – MOUNTAINS TAXI 303-333-8294; www.mountains taxi.com

– VISITOR CENTER – HERITAGE VISITOR CENTER 2060 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4382; www.historic idahosprings.com

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RAFTING & BOATING – CLEAR CREEK –

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he Peak to Peak Region offers a variety of rafting and boating options from whitewater rafting to paddle boats. With an abundance of professional companies offering a variety of river trips from challenging, adrenaline-pumping whitewater to relaxing family-friendly floats, the Peak to Peak Region is the perfect place to experience a whitewater adventure.

The area is close to two popular, easy-toreach boating rivers, Clear Creek and Cashe La Poudre River. Clear Creek, which runs through Idaho Springs, is a steep, narrow, technical river that is challenging and fun. It is the steepest commercially rafted river in the state with more rapids per section than most. The Cache La Poudre River, northwest of Fort Collins, offers great runs and is Colorado’s only federally designated National Wild and Scenic River.

Companies offering whitewater trips lasting a few hours or all day are located in Idaho Springs and Estes Park. Some also offer ziplines, ATV rentals and other activities. Lawson Whitewater Park at I-70 Exit 234 near Idaho Springs features stream structures and the original Lawson Hole as well as public put-ins, restrooms and trails.

A1 WILDWATER 2801 N. Shields St., Fort Collins,970-224-3379; www. a1wildwater.com

KODI RAFTING 908 Summit Blvd., Frisco, 970-668-1548; www.white watercolorado.com

ADVENTURES IN WHITEWATER 214 Park Ave., Kremmling, 970724-1122; www.adventures inwhitewater.com

LIQUID DESCENT 1896 Stanley Road, Idaho Springs, 970-372-2870; www. coloradorafting.com

AVA COLORADO RAFTING & ZIPLINE 431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, 970-423-7031; colo radorafting.net

MAD ADVENTURES 20 W. Dumont Road, Dumont, 877-776-9962; www.mad adventures.com

MILE-HI RAFTING & ATV TOURS 3627 Alvarado Road, DuBROWNS CANYON mont, 303-567-0717; www.

RAFTING 30375 Hwy. 24, Buena Vista, milehirafting.com 719-275-2890; raftbrowns PERFORMANCE canyon.com TOURS, INC. CLEAR CREEK RAFTING 350 Whitewater Road, Idaho Springs, 303-567-1000; clear creekrafting.com

DOWNSTREAM ADVENTURES 107 C.R. 308, Dumont, 303848-4595; www.raftcolorado whitewater.com

1041 C.R. 308, Downieville, 800-328-7238; www.perfor mancetours.com RAFT MASTERS 2804 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 719-275-6645; www. raftmasters.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES 1117 N. Hwy. 287, Fort ColGEOTOURS WHITEWATER 229 Hwy. 8, Morrison, 303- lins, 800-858-6808; www. shoprma.com 756-6070; georafting.com COLORADO ADVENTURE CENTER & ZIPLINE 2697 Stanley Road, Dumont, 970-945-6737; www.rafting colorado.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WHITEWATER RAFTING 1313 Idaho Street, Idaho Springs, 303-900-4802; www. gorafting.co

INDEPENDENT WHITEWATER, INC. 10830 C.R. 165, Salida, 719539-7737; www.independent rafting.com

THE ADVENTURE COMPANY 12847 U.S. 24, Buena Vista, 719-395-6494; www.the adventurecompany.com

– CACHE LA POUDRE –

Non-motorized boating is allowed on Brain- A WANDERLUST ard Lake and parts of Boulder and St. Vrain ADVENTURE creeks. Watch for high water closures in 4120 W. C.R. 54G, Laporte, spring. Lake Estes Marina offers pontoon 800-745-7238; www.awander and paddle boats, kayaks and more. Gross lustadventure.com Reservoir, accessed from the Forsythe Can- A1 WILDWATER yon Trailhead off Magnolia Road near Neder- 2801 N Shields St. Fort Colland or Gross Dam Road off Hwy. 72, allows lins 970-224-3379; www. non-motorized “car-top” boats. No boating a1wildwater.com is allowed on Barker Reservoir in Nederland. AVA COLORADO RAFTING On the western side of the Continental Di- 431 Chicago Creek Road, vide, Lake Granby and Shadow Mountain Idaho Springs, 970-423www.coloradoraft Lake are open to both motorized and non- 7031; ing.net motorized boats.

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MOUNTAIN WHITEWATER DESCENTS 1329 N. Hwy. 287, Fort Collins, 970-419-0917; www. raftmwd.com RAPID TRANSIT RAFTING 161 Virginia Dr., Estes Park, 970-577-7238; www. rapidtransitrafting.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES 1117 N. Hwy. 287, Fort Collins, 800-858-6808; www. shoprma.com

MOUNTAIN & ROAD BIKING

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iking is another popular activity in the Peak to Peak Region, both on- and off-road. Riding the area’s scenic highways and canyons keep road bikers busy, while hundreds of miles of trails and dirt roads are open to mountain bikers in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, except in wilderness areas or as posted. Mountain bikers can also use 19 miles of multi-use trails at Golden Gate Canyon State Park while Rocky Mountain National Park offers 60 miles of hard-surfaced roads. Bicycles are prohibited

off road in the National Park.

Local bike shops, located along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, are a great place to find current trail conditions as well as expert, local advice on where to ride based on experience and ability. For an easy cruise, try the 3.75mile loop around Lake Estes. For a group experience, check out the Estes Park Cycling Coalition’s weekMatt Inden/Miles ly Thursday and Saturday rides at www.bikeestes.org and Bike to Work Day, June 22 from 6-9 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor Center.

– BIKE SALES, SERVICE & RENTALS – 92FIFTY CYCLERY 130 Jankowski Dr., Black Hawk, 303-582-9251; www.

92fifty.com A.C.O.S. GRAVITY BIKES 1743 Miner St., Idaho Springs; www.aculture ofspeed.com

ESTES PARK MTN SHOP 2050 Big Thompson Ave., 970-586-6548; estespark mountainshop.com MOUNTAIN & ROAD BICYCLE REPAIR 1514 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4666

– BIKE RENTALS – LAKE ESTES MARINA 1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-2011; www.evrpd.com

ON THE TRAIL RENTALS (970) 627-0171

REDSTONE CYCLERY 355 Main St., Lyons, 303823-5810; www.redstone cyclery.com TIN SHED SPORTS 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303-258-3509; www.tin shedsports.com

VIA BICYCLE CAFÉ 1751 N. Lake Ave., Estes Park, 970-930-1842; www. viabicycles.com

– BIKE TOURS – NEW VENTURE CYCLING 2050 Big Thompson, Estes Park, 970-231-2736; new venturecycling.com

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CENTRAL CITY

Founded: 1859 Elevation: 8,510 feet

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n 1859 John Gregory discovered gold in what became known as “Gregory’s Gulch”, near the present day site of Central City. The Gregory’s Gulch discovery is among the first important gold discoveries in Colorado. Central City was at the center of what became known as “The Richest Square Mile on Earth.” The mining district also included the closely spaced towns of Black Hawk and Nevadaville, both just a mile from Central City.

Today, the town maintains its Victorian-era appearance while offering modern casino gaming, galleries, gift shops, museums and historic sites including the Central City Opera House built in 1878. The nation’s fifth-oldest opera company presents its 84th season in July. Other activities include exploring cemeteries, off-road driving and unique events like Madam Lou Bunch Day and Famous Bed Races, June 18, which honors the town’s most famous madame, and the Great Central City Beer Festival, Aug. 27.

– ART GALLERIES – GILPIN ARTS WASHINGTON HALL GALLERY 117 Eureka St., 303-582-5952, www.gilpinarts.org GILPIN ARTS SHOWCASE GALLERY Visitor Center, 103 Eureka St., 303582-3345, www.gilpinarts.org MOUNTAIN GOAT GALLERY 115 Main St., Central City, 303582-3471; www.mountain goatgallery.com MOUNTAIN MENAGERIE 121 Main St., Central City, 303-5825365; www.mountaimenagerie.net RELIVING THE PAST STUDIO Mountain Menagerie Store, 121 Main St., Central City, 303-5825365; relivingthepaststudio.com WABI POTTERY 6287 Virginia Canyon Road, Russell Gulch, 303-582-5492; facebook.com/WabiPottery

– ATTRACTIONS –

GHOST TOWN DISC GOLF 190 Russell Gulch Road, Russell Gulch, 303-582-3083 HISTORIC ELKS LODGE NO. 557 113 Main St., Central City, 303582-5181; www.elks.org/lodges HIDEE GOLD MINE TOURS Exit 243 on Central City Pkwy., 303989-2861, hideegoldmine.com TELLER HOUSE/FACE ON BARROOM FLOOR 120 Eureka St., Central City, 303582-5283; www.gilpinhistory.org

– CASINOS – CENTURY CASINO 102 Main St., Central City, 303582-5050; central-city.cnty.com DOSTAL ALLEY CASINO 114-116 Main St., Central City, 303582-1610; www.dostalalley.net EASY STREET CASINO 120 Main St., Central City, 303582-5914; www.easystreetcentral city.com FAMOUS BONANZA 107 Main St., Central City, 303-5825914; www.famousbonanza.com

JOHNNY Z’S CASINO 132 Lawrence St., 80427, 303-5825623; www.johnnyzscasino.com RESERVE CASINO HOTEL 321 Gregory St., Central City, 303582-0800, (800) 924-6646; www. reservecasinohotel.com

– CHURCHES – ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST 123 Eureka St., Central City, 303582-5882 ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION 135 Pine St., 303-567-4662 ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 226 E. First High, Central City, 303582-0450; www.stpaulscentral city.org

– LODGING – CENTRAL CITY KOA CAMPGROUND/RV PARK 605 Lake Gulch Road, Central City, 303-582-3043; koa.com/ campgrounds/denver-west CENTURY CASINO 102 Main St., Central City, 303582-5050; central-city.cnty.com

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n June, the yellow Harrison roses—reputedly brought from Cornwall, England—brighten the hillsides and yards. Ancestors of the wild hop vines can also still be seen around town in the fall. They were used to brew beer and make yeast for bread.

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Cemeteries

ne mile west of Central City on Eureka Street are several cemeteries with hundreds of ornate headstones dating to the 1860s.

Feel free to visit and wander among the headstones.

Hot Rod Hill Climb

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ot Rod Hill Climb, Sept.

16-18, is a throwback to the 1950s with hot rods, live music, food and vintage motors on historic Main Street.

HOOPER HOMESTEAD GUEST QUARTERS & SPA 210 Hooper St., Central City, 303582-5828; hooperhomestead.com NICKI LEE MANSION B&B 201 W. 1st High, Central City, 618792-8701; nickileemansion.com RESERVE CASINO HOTEL 321 Gregory St., Central City, 303582-0800; reservecasinohotel.com SKYE COTTAGE 215 W. 1st High St., Central City, 303-331-8772

– MUSEUMS/HISTORIC SITES – COEUR D’ALENE MINE Academy Hill, Central City, 303582-5283; gilpinhistory.org GILPIN HISTORY MUSEUM 228 E. 1st High St., Central City, 303-582-5283; gilpinhistory.org THOMAS HOUSE 209 Eureka St., Central City, 303582-5283; gilpinhistory.org WASHINGTON HALL 117 Eureka St., Central City, 303582-5283; gilpinhistory.org

– NIGHTLIFE – CHARLIE’S 118 Main St., Central City, 303552-5932 LAVE ROOM NIGHTCLUB Reserve Casino, 321 Gregory St., Central City, 303-582-0800; www. reservecasinohotel.com Page 22

— SIGNATURE EVENTS — June 4-Aug. 7: 69th Annual Gilpin Arts Juried Art Exhibition June 18: Madam Lou Bunch Day June 18-Aug. 27: Saturday Old West Shootouts June 25: Stills in the Hills Distillers Tasting June 25: Central City Opera Flower Girl Presentation & Yellow Rose Ball July 9-Aug. 7: Central City Opera Festival Aug. 8-Sept. 25: Gilpin Arts Annual Member’s Show Aug. 14: Central City Hill Climb Pit Rally Aug. 27: Cemetery Crawl - Russell Gulch Aug. 27: Great Central City Beer Festival Sept. 16-18: Hot Rod Hill Climb Oct. 14-15, 21-22: Creepy Crawls Dec. 3-4: Tommyknocker Holidays

– PARKS – WILLIAM C. RUSSELL PARK Eureka St. & King Flats Road, Central City

– POST OFFICE – CENTRAL CITY POST OFFICE 149 Gregory St., Central City, 303582-5646; www.usps.com

– RESTAURANTS– BISTRO 321 CHOPHOUSE Reserve Casino Hotel, 321 Gregory St., 303-582-0800; www.reserve casinohotel.com CHEF’S KITCHEN BUFFET Reserve Casino Hotel, 321 Gregory St., 303-582-0800; www.reserve casinohotel.com DOSTAL ALLEY BREWPUB 1 Dostal Alley, Central City, 303582-1610; www.dostalalley.net GILPIN MARKET - BURGER JOINT 430 Lawrence St., Central City, 303719-7037, www.gilpinmarket.com KEVIN TAYLOR’S ROUGE Teller House, 140 Eureka St., Central City, 303-867-0664; ktrg.net MID-CITY GRILL Century Casino & Hotel, 102 Main St., 303-582-5050; www.centralcity.cnty.com MILLIE’S RESTAURANT Easy Street Casino, 120 Main St., 303-582-5914 ext. 23; www. easystreetcentralcity.com

RESERVE CAFÉ & JAVA EXPRESS Reserve Casino Hotel, 321 Gregory Street, 303-582-0800; reserve casinohotel.com RETRO DELI Century Casino, 102 Main St., 303582-5050; central-city.cnty.com STELLA’S CAFÉ Famous Bonanza Casino, 121 Main St., 303-582-5914; www.famous bonanza.com Z GRILL 132 Lawrence St., Central City, 303582-5623 x117; www.johnnyzs casino.com

– TOWN SERVICES – CITY HALL 141 Nevada St., Central City, 303582-5251; www.colorado.gov/ centralcity

– TRANSPORTATION – BLACK HAWK/CENTRAL CITY TRAMWAY Central City to Black Hawk, 303989-2861; www.colorado.gov/ centralcity ACE EXPRESS COACHES 303-421-2780; www.aceexpress coaches.com

– VISITOR CENTER – CENTRAL CITY VISITOR CENTER 103 Eureka St., Central City, 303761-3145 ext. 300; www.colorado. gov/centralcity

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BLACK HAWK

Founded: 1886 Elevation: 8,537 feet

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ince the first gold strike of 1859

by John Gregory, Black Hawk has experienced boom-bust cycles of gold strikes, coal mining and stamp mills. In 1864, Black Hawk incorporated as one of Colorado’s first cities, transforming the former Mountain City into a milling center for the gold ore mined throughout the region.

After years of economic decline and deteriorating infrastructure, a ballot measure in 1991 passed allowing limited-stakes gaming. Two small casinos opened in historic structures, starting a revitalization that has completely changed the character and finances of the town. Over the past 30 years, nearly $900 million has been invested in land, casinos and related development. Today, the city generates over 84 percent of Colorado’s gaming revenue.

This least populated town in Colorado town continues to transform with a new development “renaissance” to provide recreation and destination activities for its residents and visitors.

– ATTRACTIONS – CREEKSCAPE WALK Main Street, Black Hawk; www. cityofblackhawk.org GREGORY DIGGINGS MEMORIAL 450 Gregory St., Black Hawk; www.cityofblackhawk.org MOUNTAIN CITY HISTORIC PARK 161 Main St., Black Hawk; www. cityofblackhawk.org

– CHURCHES – CHRIST THE KING COMMUNITY 971 Hwy. 46, Black Hawk, 303-5825905; ctkonline.com/blackhawk

– CASINOS – AMERISTAR BLACK HAWK 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, 970946-4000; www.ameristar.com/ black-hawk CANYON CASINO 131 Main St., Black Hawk, 303777-1111; canyoncasino.com GILPIN CASINO 111 Main St., Black Hawk, 303582-1133; thegilpincasino.com Page 24

GOLDEN GATE CASINO 300 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-5821650; thegoldengatescasino.com GOLDEN GULCH CASINO 321 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-5821800; thegoldengatescasino.com ISLE CASINO HOTEL 401 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-8009903; www.black-hawk.isleofcapri casinos.com LADY LUCK CASINO 340 Main St., Black Hawk, 303586-1072; www.black-hawk-ladyluck.isleofcapricasinos.com LODGE CASINO 240 Main St., Black Hawk, 303582-1771; thelodgecasino.com MARDI GRAS CASINO 300 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-5825600; thegoldengatescasino.com MONARCH CASINO 444 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-5821000; monarchblackhawk.com SARATOGA CASINO 101 Main St., Black Hawk, 303582-6100; saratogacasinobh.com

SASQUATCH CASINO 125 Gregory St., Black Hawk, 720880-1616; sasquatchcasino.com WILD CARD SALOON & CASINO 120 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-5823412; www.wildcardcasino.net Z CASINO 101 Gregory St., Black Hawk,303271-2500; www.zcasinobh.com

– LIBRARY – GILPIN COUNTY LIBRARY 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk, 303582-5777; www.gilpinlibrary.org

– LODGING – AMERISTAR BLACK HAWK 111 Richman St, Black Hawk, 970946-4000; www.ameristar.com BASE CAMP AT GOLDEN GATE 661 Hwy. 46, Black Hawk, 303582-9979; basecampco.com CHASE CREEK BED & BREAKFAST 250 Chase Street, 303-582-3550; www.chasecreekinn.com ISLE CASINO HOTEL 401 Main St., Black Hawk, 303800-9903; isleofcapricasinos.com

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MOUNTAIN DRIVING

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While on mountain roads, always yield to vehicles going uphill and allow cars to pass that build up behind you. Maintaining a constant speed is challenging, so be aware of speed and traffic flow. Don’t be distracted by scenery or wildlife and never stop in the road no matter what you see. Downshift to lower gears to reduce the need to brake on the way downStay alert for wildlife as well as motorcyclists and hill. Gas stations along the Peak to Peak Highway can bicyclists. Riders themselves should use caution as be far apart. Watch fuel levels and plan ahead. the condition of mountain roads can be rough and Take a break if driving gets stressful. Utilize pull-offs uneven. Resources for motorcyclists are available at and visit some of the area’s towns to stretch, enjoy COMotorcycleSafety.com. scenery and take in the region’s unique flavor. riving in Colorado can be tricky for those unfamiliar with mountain roads. Common sense and some tips will help. Pay attention to weather, closures and traffic for the best driving conditions. Call 511 for updated road conditions or visit COtrip.org for conditions, traffic cams and real-time alerts. The most accurate information is found on the CDOT app.

– GAS STATIONS – SINCLAIR - BLACKWELL 1246 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2073

DIAMOND SHAMROCK 4206 Ute Hwy., Lyons, 303823-5480 GASAMAT CONOCO 2911 Colorado Blvd., Ida- 22 Hwy. 72, Nederland, ho Springs, 303-567-2152 303-258-9240 KUM & GO CONOCO - NATIONAL 1319 Miner St., Idaho PARK VILLAGE 900 Moraine Ave., Estes Springs, 303-567-2385 MOUNTAIN TOOL & FEED Park, 970-586-2139 I-70 & Central City Pkwy., CORNER STORE 4206 Ute Hwy., Lyons, 303- Idaho Spgs., 303-567-0122 SAFEWAY FUEL CENTER 823-5480 621 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park; 970-586-4447

SHELL - 2 Locations Schrader’s Country Store, 561 Big Thompson Ave. Estes Park, 970-586-0235 Tiny Town One Stop, 860 Moraine Ave. Estes Park, 970-586-7867 SHELL - 2 Locations 2808 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4486 115 13th Ave., Idaho Springs, 303-567-0339 SHELL - TAGGARTS 14936 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk

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SINCLAIR - TALL COUNTRY 2806 Colorado Blvd. Idaho Springs, 303-567-4166 SINCLAIR - KWIK MART 217 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-3208 U PUMP IT 4065 Ute Hwy, Lyons, 303-823-6464 WESTERN CONVENIENCE 2630 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2156 Z STOP 1351 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk, 303-279-0213

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lack Hawk hosts one of Colorado’s largest fireworks displays on July 4 each year. The Boom Town! Fireworks Display begins at dusk and ends with a grand finale featuring more than 3,000 shells.

The display launches above downtown and can be seen from most places in town, but arrive early to get a good viewing spot and hear The Boom Town Band.

LADY LUCK CASINO HOTEL 340 Main St., Black Hawk, 303586-1072; black-hawk-ladyluck. isleofcapricasinos.com LODGE CASINO HOTEL 240 Main St., Black Hawk, 303582-1771; thelodgecasino.com

– NIGHTLIFE – BAR 8042 Ameristar, 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, 720-946-4000 www.ameri star.com/black-hawk

– PARKS – GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK 92 Crawford Gulch Road, Black Hawk, 303-582-3707; cpw.state. co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon

– POST OFFICE – BLACK HAWK POST OFFICE 145 Clear Creek St., Black Hawk, 303-582-5252; www.usps.com

– RECREATION CENTER – GILPIN COUNTY REC CENTER 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303582-1453; gilpinrecreation.com

– RESTAURANTS – BOURBON ST. CAFE & BUFFET Golden Gate Casino, 300 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-1650; www. thegoldengatescasino.com CALYPSO’S Isle Casino, 401 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-800-9903; www.blackhawk.isleofcapricasinos.com CANYON GRILLE Canyon Casino, 131 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-777-1111; www.canyon casino.com CENTENNIAL BUFFET Ameristar, 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, 720-946-4000; www.ameri star.com/black-hawk Page 26

DUNKIN’ DONUTS Mardi Gras Casino, 300 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-2600; www. goldenmardigras.com FARRADDAYS STEAKHOUSE Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk, 401 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-800-9903; black-hawk.isleofcapricasinos.com FIRESIDE KITCHEN Ameristar, 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, 720-946-4000 www.ameri star.com/black-hawk FULL HOUSE CAFÉ Golden Gate Casino, 300 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-1650; www. thegoldengatescasino.com HARRY’S GRILL Sasquatch Casino, 125 Gregory St., Black Hawk, 720-880-1616; sasquatchcasino.com HARRY’S HIDEOUT RESTAURANT Sasquatch Casino, 125 Gregory St., Black Hawk, 720-880-1616; sasquatchcasino.com JAKE’S DELI & JAVA-N-CRÈME Lodge Casino, 240 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-1771; thelodge casino.com LUCILLE MALONE’S Gilpin Casino, 111 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-1133; thegilpin casino.com LUCKY’S RESTAURANT Mardi Gras Casino, 300 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-2600; www. goldenmardigras.com MAIN STREET CAFÉ Saratoga Casino, 101 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-6100; www. saratogacasinobh.com MILL CITY CHOPHOUSE Saratoga Casino, 101 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-6100; www. saratogacasinobh.com MOUNTAIN MOCHA CAFÉ 135 Clear Creek St., Black Hawk, 303-582-2011; peakcitycoffee.com/ mountainmocha

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hree waves of 100 firefighters and community members climb the Ameristar Casino tower four times to equal 116 floors to remember the firefighters lost in New York on Sept. 11, 2001.

MUSTANG GRILL Z Casino, 101 Gregory St., Black Hawk, 303-271-2500; www. zcasinobh.com O&H EXPRESS Lady Luck, 340 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-586-1072; black-hawkladyluck.isleofcapricasinos.com OTIS & HENRY’S Lady Luck, 340 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-586-1072; black-hawkladyluck.isleofcapricasinos.com SEASONS BUFFET Lodge Casino, 240 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-1771; www.the lodgecasino.com THE BUFFET Monarch Casino, 444 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-1000; www. monarchblackhawk.com TIMBERLINE GRILL Ameristar, 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, 720-946-4000; www. ameristar.com/black-hawk TRADEWINDS Isle Casino, 401 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-800-9903; black-hawk. isleofcapricasinos.com WAYPOST DELI Ameristar, 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, 720-946-4000 www. ameristar.com/black-hawk WHITE BUFFALO GRILLE Lodge Casino, 240 Main St., Black Hawk, 303-582-1771; www.the lodgecasino.com WILD CARD SALOON & CASINO 120 Main St., Black Hawk, 303582-3412; wildcardcasino.net

– TOWN SERVICES – CITY HALL 201 Selak St., Black Hawk, 303-5822292; www.cityofblackhawk.org

– TRANSPORTATION – BLACK HAWK/CENTRAL CITY TRAMWAY Black Hawk to Central City, 303-9892861; www.cityofblackhawk.org

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he small, unincorporated town of Rollinsville—one of Colorado’s oldest settlements—was established

by John Q. A. Rollins, a prominent, mid-19th-century mining executive.

Rollins kept the town dry and banned gambling halls, dance halls and saloons. A stamp mill was built in 1861 to process gold ore from nearby mines and a post office arrived in 1871. The town was home to a large ice house that supplied refrigerator railroad cars. Early Rollinsville had both a stage stop and train station.

In the early 20th century, the town had changed. By 1928, it was home to three saloons, a pool hall and dance hall. The Stage Stop—which is now a popular restaurant, bar and live music venue— was built by Rollins in the 1860s, and was one of the first permanent buildings on what was to become Main Street. A fire in the 1950s destroyed many original buildings. The Stage Stop was one of the few to survive.

Surrounded by national forest land, the town is now a jumping off point for the James Peak Wilderness and Indian Peaks Wilderness areas.

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Historic Moffat Road & Tunnel

he East Portal of the Moffat Tunnel is 8 miles west of Rollinsville at the end of Tolland Road. The 6.2 mile long bore through the Continental Divide is the world’s sixth longest. When it opened in 1928, it reduced the five-hour, 27-mile trip over Corona Pass to 12 minutes. The original Moffat Road route, now a well-used four-wheel drive route, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The South Boulder Creek Interpretive Site on the road to the tunnel has signs about local history and picnic tables.

– ANTIQUES – MINE SHAFT MERCANTILE 70 Main, Rollinsville, 303-258-0742

– CONVENIENCE STORE – TAGGARTS COUNTRY STORE 14936 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk

– GAS STATION – SHELL – TAGGARTS 14936 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk

– LIQUOR STORES –

— SIGNATURE EVENTS — July 4: Independence Day Celebration Aug. 20-21: 24th Gilpin County Fair Aug. 26: NedFest Music Festival KickOff Party August TBD: 132nd Rollinsville Independence Day Parade Sept. 3: 2nd Annual R.M.N.P.S. Fest

UNDERGROUND LIQUOR 15107 Hwy. 119, Rollinsville, 303582-6034; www.underground liquorstore.com

– NIGHTLIFE – LAST SHOT RESTAURANT 17268 Hwy. 119, Rollinsville 303-6427870; royslastshot.wordpress.com STAGE STOP 60 Main St., Rollinsville, 303-2580649; stagestoprollinsville.com

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– POST OFFICE – ROLLINSVILLE POST OFFICE 143 Main St, Rollinsville, 303258-3326; www.usps.com

– RESTAURANTS – LAST SHOT RESTAURANT 17268 Hwy. 119, Rollinsville 303-6427870; royslastshot.wordpress.com STAGE STOP 60 Main St., Rollinsville, 303-2580649; stagestoprollinsville.com

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JUNE – SUMMER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS — SPECIAL EVENTS — June 3, 10, 17, 24 OH MY GAWD RODEO BUCKLE SERIES 7:30 p.m. Kiefer Arena, I-70 Frontage Road, Dumont, 303-6229745; www.clearcreekcounty.org June 3-4 GILPIN COUNTY FLEA MARKET/ HIGH COUNTRY AUXILIARY SALE 8 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303-5825214; www.co.gilpin.co.us June 3-5 MOUNTAIN FORUM FOR PEACE YARD SALE 9 a.m. Nederland Community Center, 750 N. Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303-258-9246; www.mountainforum forpeace.org June 4 8th SUMMER KICK-OFF PARADE & BBQ 9 a.m. Citizen’s Park, Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4421; www. colorado.gov/idahosprings 30TH FISHING DERBY 8 a.m. Lake Estes Marina, 1770 Big Thompson Ave., 970-586-2011; www.evrpd.com June 11 ELKHORN DASH ONE-MILE FUN RUN 7 a.m. Elkhorn Ave., 363 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; epmarathon.org HIGH TEA AT STROEHLE HOUSE 4 p.m. 231 Chase St., Black Hawk, 303-582-5364; gilpinhistory.org June 12 MT. EVANS ASCENT RACE 6 a.m. Echo Lake, Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs, 303642-7917; racingunderground.com June 17-19 ROCKY MOUNTAIN RUMBLE MOTORCYCLE RALLY 11 a.m. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs; www.rocky mountainrumble.com June 18 MADAM LOU BUNCH DAY & FAMOUS BED RACES Noon, Main St., Central City, 303-331-8772; www.colorado. org/centralcity.org June 19 ESTES PARK MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY, HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K 6 a.m. Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970214-4128, epmarathon.org HOMETOWN HOEDOWN 5 p.m. River Bend, 501 W. Main St. Lyons, 72029LYONS; www.lyonsbenefit.org June 22 BIKE TO WORK DAY 6 a.m. Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-3701; www. bikeestes.org June 24-25 WESTERNAIRES WILD WEST SHOW 7 p.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970586-6104; www.westernaires.org

June 24-26 SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL 9:30 a.m. Bond Park, MacGregor Ave and Elkorn Ave., Estes Park, 303947-7627; www.estesmidsummer.com June 25 LYONS GOOD OLD DAYS & CAR SHOW 10 a.m. Sandstone Park, 4th Ave. and Broadway St., Lyons, 303823-8250; www.lyonscolorado.com LYONS RIVER RUN 5K 8 a.m. Bohn Park, 199 2nd Ave., Lyons; www.imathlete.com SLACKER HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 4 MILE RACES 8 a.m. Georgetown Lake, Georgetown, 303-6792312; www.slackerhalfmarathon.com STILLS IN THE HILLS: COLORADO DISTILLERS TASTING 1 p.m. Main St., Central City, 303-918-1103; www. stillsinthehills.com

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June 3 FIRST FRIDAY ART GROOVE 5 p.m. Various Locations, Downtown Estes Park; www.estesartsdistrict.org FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTION 5 p.m. Salto Coffee Works, 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303-258-3537; saltocoffeeworks.com MEET OUR ARTISTS/FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-586-4355; www.aspenandevergreen.com June 3, 17 MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS & LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park; www. visitestespark.com June 3-5 LYONS FILM FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Various Locations, Lyons, 646-391-0876; lyonsfilmfestival.com WINDOWS TO THE WEST FINE ART SHOW & SALE 10 a.m. Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park; windowswestart.com June 4 REGIONAL JURIED SHOW OPENING RECEPTION 5 p.m. Washington Hall, 117 Eureka St., Central City, 303-5825952; www.gilpinarts.org June 4-Aug. 7 69TH ANNUAL REGIONAL JURIED SHOW 10 a.m. Washington Hall, 117 Eureka St., Central City, 303-5825952; www.gilpinarts.org June 6, 13, 20, 27 MONDAY ARTISANS MARKET 10 a.m.

Riverside Plaza, Estes Park JUNE 11 WOOLY WONDER FASHION SHOW 6:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Park Inn, 101 S St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park; www. estes.org

June 11-12 WOOL MARKET & FIBER FESTIVAL 9 a.m. Stanley Park Fairgrounds, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park; estes.org June 10-12 FACE OF FIBER 10 a.m. Village Park Playhouse, 900 Moraine Ave., Estes Park; www.fiberartsep.com June 15 NIGHT OF THE FUN JUNKIES 5 p.m., Rock Cut Brewery, 390 W Riverside Dr., Estes Park; estesartsdistrict.org June 16 ART AT THE CENTER RECEPTION AND DEMO SHOW 4:30 p.m., Nederland Community Center, 750 N. Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303-258-9721; nederlandcommunitycenter.org June 24 COOL NIGHTS CRUZ-IN CAR SHOW 5:30 p.m. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park; estesparkcarclub.org June 25 YELLOW ROSE BALL & FLOWER GIRL PRESENTATION 4 p.m. Central City Opera House, 120 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; central cityopera.org June 25-26 14TH ANNUAL HIGH PEAKS ARTS FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Visitor Center Parking Lot, Nederland, 303-748-2053; www.highpeaksartfestival.com

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June 4-5 JAZZ FEST & ART WALK Noon Performance Park Amphitheatre, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; estes.org June 11 BIG BAND BASH 2 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-9900; www.estes.org June 12 HOGABLUESA BLUES, BREWS & BBQ W/JASON RICCI AND THE BAD KIND 2 p.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2906; www. theoldgallery.org June 23 BRAD FITCH’S FIFTH ANNUAL ALLORIGINALS CONCERT 7 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; www.cowboybrad.com HALDEN WOFFORD & THE HI*BEAMS 6:30 p.m., Sandstone Park, 4th and Broadway, Lyons; townoflyons.com June 24-26 CLEAR CREEK RAPIDGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road E., Idaho Springs 303-519-2492; www. clearcreekrapidgrass.com June 25 3RD ANNUAL COWBOY BRAD CONCERT FOR CURE JM 7 p.m. Hyde Chapel, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park; www.cowboybrad.com

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JULY – SUMMER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS — SPECIAL EVENTS — July 2 RUN LIKE THE WIND 5K/10K 9 a.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303747-2906; www.theoldgallery.org July 2-3 SPORT HORSE SHOW/DRESSAGE CLINIC 7:30 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park; www.estesparkshow.com July 4 BOOM TOWN! FIREWORKS DISPLAY 9:30 p.m. Black Hawk, 303-582-2292; www.cityofblackhawk.org 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, BBQ & FIREWORKS noon, Citizen’s Park, Idaho Springs; clearcreekcounty.org 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS 9:30 p.m. Lake Estes, Estes Park, 970-586-6104; www.visitestespark.com OLD FASHINONED JULY 4TH FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS noon, Various locations, Nederland; www.nederland downtown.org 65TH ANNUAL CANYON FOURTH FEST & PARADE 7 a.m. CCCIA Hall, 31528 Hwy. 72, Coal Creek Canyon, 303-949-1677; www.coalcreek.com HOG ROAST, CAR SHOW, MUSIC & SHUTTLE TO ESTES FIREWORKS 11 a.m. Peaceful Valley Resort, 475 Peaceful Valley Road, Lyons, 303747-2881; www.peacefulvalley.com COOLEST CAR SHOW 9 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6104; www.visitestespark.com HOT RODS & CLASSICS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY 10 a.m. Kwik Mart/Sinclair Station, 30520 Hwy. 72, Coal Creek Canyon July 6 ROOFTOP RODEO PARADE 10:30 a.m. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970661-5151; www.rooftoprodeo.com July 6-11 ROOFTOP RODEO 4:30 p.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6104; www.rooftoprodeo.com July 9-10 27th ANNUAL TRIPLE BYPASS BICYCLE RIDE 5 a.m. Buchanan Park, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, 303-8007613; www.triplebypass.org July 12 REVEL ROCKIES MARATHON & HALF MARATHON 6 a.m. Squaw Pass Road, Idaho Springs; www.runrevel.com/rdv July 16 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTENNIAL 5K RUN 8:30 a.m. Wild Basin Lodge, 1130 County Road 84, Allenspark; www.epmarathon.org

July 16 8TH ANNUAL GALA & SILENT AUCTION W/JAMES DISNEY 5 p.m. The Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2906; www.theoldgallery.org RELAY FOR LIFE OF ESTES VALLEY Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Ave. , Estes Park, 303-827-4850; main.acsevents.org July 16-17 15TH ANNUAL IDAHO SPRINGS TOMMYKNOCKERS MINING DAYS FESTIVAL & PACK BURRO RACE 9 a.m. Citizen’s Park, Miner Street, Idaho Springs; www.packburroracing.com July 21-24 COPPER PENNY HUNTER JUMPER HORSE SHOW 10 a.m. Estes Park Events Complex, 209 Manford Ave. Estes Park, 480-502-9776; www.cep shows.com July 23 50th ANNUAL BOB COOK MT EVANS MEMORIAL HILL CLIMB 7 a.m.

Idaho Springs , 303-931-6455; www. bicyclerace.com July 25 NATIONAL CAROUSEL DAY 10 a.m.

Carousel of Happiness, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-3457; www. carouselofhappiness.org July 29 COOL NIGHTS CRUZ-IN CAR SHOW 5:30 p.m. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park; estesparkcarclub.org July 29-August 7 BOULDER COUNTY FAIR 9 a.m. 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 720-8646460; www.bouldercountyfair.org July 30 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON 6 a.m. The Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, 619567-9191; therockymountainhalf.com July TBD NEDERLAND COMING HOME DAYS 5 p.m. Various locations, Nederland; www.nederlanddowntown.org

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July 1 FIRST FRIDAY ART GROOVE 5 p.m.

12 Galleries, Downtown Estes Park; www.estesartsdistrict.org FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTION 5 p.m. Salto Coffee Works, 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303-258-3537; www. saltocoffeeworks.com MEET OUR ARTISTS/FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-586-4355; www.aspenandevergreen.com July 1 & 15 MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS & LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park; www. visitestespark.com

SPOKEN WORD EVENING 7 p.m. Inkwell & Brew, 150 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-342-1297; inkwellbrew.com July 3 SILVER PLUME MELODRAMA DINNER THEATRE 6 p.m. George Downing Playhouse, 1015 Main St., Silver Plume, 303-569-2023; www.silver plumemelodrama.org July 4, 11, 18, 25 MONDAY ARTISANS MARKET 10 a.m.

Riverside Plaza, Estes Park July 8-10 FINE ARTS GUILD OF THE ROCKIES: “SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE” 7 p.m.

Baldpate Key-theadral Theater, 4900 S. Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970-586-6151; www.baldpateinn.com July 9 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR BABY DOE 8 p.m. Teller House, 120 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; centralcityopera.org July 9-August 6 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: BALLAD OF BABY DOE 5:30 p.m. Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; centralcityopera.org July 10 TASTE OF SHAKESPEARE: “ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL” 2 p.m.

Nederland, Backdoor Theater, 750 Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303-772-5200; www.longmonttheatre.org July 11 ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL: DENVER BRASS 7:30 p.m. Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9519; www. estesparkmusicfestival.org July 13, 15, 19-21, 26, & 30-31 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: SHORT WORKS 1:15 p.m. Williams Stables Theatre, 125 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; centralcityopera.org July 13, 17, 20, 23-24, & 30-31 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: LUNCH & A SONG 11:45 a.m. Teller House, 120 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; www.centralcityopera.org July 15-17 FINE ARTS GUILD OF THE ROCKIES: “SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE” 7 p.m.

Baldpate Key-theadral Theater, 4900 S. Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970-586-6151; www.baldpateinn.com July 16-August 7 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: TOSCA 8 p.m.

Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka St., Central City; 303-292-6700, www.centralcityopera.org July 17 TASTE OF SHAKESPEARE: “ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL” 2 p.m.

Performance Park, 417 West Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 303-772-5200; www. longmonttheatre.org

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JULY – SUMMER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS July 18 & 25 ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m. Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9519; www.estesparkmusicfestival.org July 20 NIGHT OF THE FUN JUNKIES 5 p.m., The Barrel, 116 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; www.estesartsdistrict.org July 22-24 ALLENSPARK PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY’S “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING” 7:30 p.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-7472906; www.allensparkoldgallery.com

July 27 CENTRAL CITY OPERA FESTIVAL: THE IMPRESARIO Noon, William’s Stables Theater, 125 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; centralcityopera.org July 29-31 ALLENSPARK PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY’S “SOME ENCHANTED EVENING” 7:30 p.m. Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-7472906; www.allensparkoldgallery.com

— MUSIC — July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY COOK-OUT AND CONCERT Noon, Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-4436461; www.goldhillinn.com

July 7 SUMMER SONG FEST VII 7 p.m., Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; www.estesarts.com July 14 ESTES PARK JAZZ BIG BAND 7 p.m., Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; www.estesarts.com July 23 SNOWYGRASS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 1 p.m. Baldwin Park, 292 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-2099; www.snowypeakswinery.com July 29-31 44TH ANNUAL ROCKYGRASS FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 303-823-0848; www.bluegrass.com

AUGUST – SUMMER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS — SPECIAL EVENTS —

August 1-7 BOULDER COUNTY FAIR 9 a.m. 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 720-8646460; www.bouldercountyfair.org August 5-9 LARIMER COUNTY FAIR 9 a.m. 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, 970-6194000; www.LarimerCountyFair.org August 12-14 FRIENDS OF LIBRARY ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE 9 a.m. Estes Park Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-0998; www. estesvalleylibrary.org August 13 MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL 10 a.m. CCCIA Hall, 31528 Hwy. 72, Coal Creek Canyon, 303-642-7300; www. coalcreekcanyon.org August 13 38TH ANNUAL GEORGETOWN TO IDAHO SPRINGS HALF MARATHON Georgetown Lake, Georgetown; www.gtishalf.com August 13-14 2ND ESTES PARK WINE FESTIVAL Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, 970-218-4545; www. estesparkwinefestival.com August 14 CENTRAL CITY HILL CLIMB PIT RALLY 10 a.m. Central City Pkwy., Central City, 303-800-0283; www.pitrally.com August 20-21 24TH ANNUAL GILPIN COUNTY FAIR 9 a.m. Gilpin County Fairgrounds, 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, 303-5825214; www.gilpincountyfair.com August 26 COOL NIGHTS CRUZ-IN CAR SHOW 5:30 p.m. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park; estesparkcarclub.org

August 27 27TH ANNUAL CEMETERY CRAWL 9 a.m. Russell Gulch Cemetery, 303582-5283; www.gilpinhistory.org THE GREAT CENTRAL CITY BEER FEST 1 p.m. Main St., Central City, 303-9181103; www.centralcitybeerfest.com August TBD COLORADO SENIOR PRO CHARITY RODEO 10 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 303-828-3453; www.colorado seniorprocharityrodeo.org

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August 1 ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m.

Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970586-9519; www.estesparkmusic festival.org August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 MONDAY ARTISANS MARKET 10 a.m.

Riverside Plaza, Estes Park August 2-6 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: THE BALLAD OF BABY DOE 8 p.m. Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; www. centralcityopera.org August 3 CENTRAL CITY OPERA FESTIVAL: THE IMPRESARIO Noon, William’s Stables Theater, 125 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700, www.central cityopera.org August 3-7 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: TOSCA 8 p.m. Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka St., Central City, 303-2926700; www.centralcityopera.org

August 4-5 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: SHORT WORKS 1:15 p.m. Williams Stables Theatre, 125 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; centralcityopera.org August 5 CENTRAL CITY OPERA: LATER THE SAME EVENING Noon, Foundry Rehearsal Center, 212 Eureka St., Central City, 303-292-6700; www.central cityopera.org FIRST FRIDAY ART GROOVE 5 p.m.

12 Galleries, Downtown Estes Park; www.estesartsdistrict.org FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTION 5 p.m. Salto Coffee Works, 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303-258-3537; www. saltocoffeeworks.com MEET OUR ARTISTS/FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-5864355; www.aspenandevergreen.com MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS & LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park; www. visitestespark.com SPOKEN WORD EVENING 7 p.m. Inkwell & Brew, 150 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-342-1297; inkwellbrew.com August 6 69TH ANNUAL HILLTOP GUILD FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR 9 a.m. Kelley House, 18720 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303747-2001; www.hilltopguild.com August 5-25 PLEIN AIR ROCKIES 2014 PRELUDE SHOW Noon, Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 970-586-9203; www. estesarts.com

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AUGUST – SUMMER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS August 7-September 25 GILPIN COUNTY ARTS MEMBERS SHOW 10 a.m. Washington Hall Gallery, 117 Eureka St., Central City, 303-582-5952; www.gilpinarts.org August 10 BALLET RENAISSANCE 7 p.m., Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; www.estesarts.com August 11-14 ESTES PARK SILENT FILM FESTIVAL 2 p.m. Historic Park Theater, 130 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8904; www.historicparktheatre.com August 13-25 ANNUAL PLEIN AIR ROCKIES NATIONAL PAINT OUT Estes Park, 970586-9203; www.estesarts.com August 17 NIGHT OF THE FUN JUNKIES 5 p.m., Lake Estes Marina, 1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park; estesartsdistrict.org August 19 MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS & LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park; www.visitestespark.com

August 26-28 LONGS PEAK BEAD RETREAT 10 a.m. The Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747-2906; www. theoldgallery.org August 27 PLEIN AIR ROCKIES OPENING & AWARDS 5 p.m. Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9203; estesarts.com August 27-28 HANDMADE IN COLORADO EXPO 11 a.m. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park; www.boulder market.com August 27-October 23 PLEIN AIR ROCKIES 2015 EXHIBITION & SALE Noon, Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9203; www.estesarts.com August 28 ART ON THE RIVER & SOUNDS OF LYONS noon River Bend, 501 W. Main St, Lyons; www.boulder countyarts.org

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August 3 BARBERSHOP GROUPS 7 p.m., Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; www.estesarts.com August 4 TRIBUTE TO FOLK MUSIC LEGENDS 7 p.m., Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park; estesarts.com August 5-7 ARISE MUSIC FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Sunrise Ranch, 100 Sunrise Ranch Road, Loveland, 720-608-8830; arisefestival.com August 19-21 25TH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, 303-8230848; www.bluegrass.com August 21 7TH “SPIRITUALITY OF JOHN DENVER” CONCERT 7 p.m. YMCA of Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, 970586-3341; www.cowboybrad.com August 26-28 NEDFEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 11 a.m. Guercio Memorial Park, 132 East St., Nederland; 720-539-5370, www.nedfest.org

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September 3-4 ESTES PARK ALPACA MARKET 10 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970586-4624; www.estes.org September 8-11 LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH IRISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL 9 a.m. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park; 970-586-6308, www.scotfest.com September 9-10 FLAMING FOLIAGE RELAY 5 a.m.

Idaho Springs; www.rltrelays.com/ flaming-foliage-relay September 10 HIGH TEA AT STROEHLE HOUSE 2 p.m. 231 Chase St., Black Hawk, 303582-5364; www.gilpinhistory.org LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH IRISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL PARADE & HIGHLANDER 5K 9:30 a.m. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, 970-586-6308; scotfest.com September 11 BLACK HAWK 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB 7 a.m. Ameristar, 111 Richman St., 720-946-4000; www. cityofblackhawk.org September 16-18 HOT ROD HILL CLIMB 9 a.m. Main Street, Central City, 303- 815-5435; www.HotRodHillClimb.com

September 17 CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED FESTIVAL 10 a.m. Courtney Riley-Cooper Park, 2350 Colorado BIvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2699; clearcreekwater.org September 17-18 AUTUMN GOLD FESTIVAL 10 a.m.

Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park; estesparkautumngold.com September 24 RUNNING OF THE BULLS RUN/ WALK 8 a.m. Lake Estes Marina,1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park; www.partnersmentoringyouth.org September 25 FALL CLASSIC MARATHON RELAY: ESTES PARK TO LOVELAND 6 am, Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park; fallclassicmarathon.com

— ARTS — September 2 FIRST FRIDAY ART GROOVE 5 p.m.

Various Locations, Downtown Estes Park; www.estesartsdistrict.org FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTION 5 p.m. Salto Coffee Works, 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303-258-3537; salto coffeeworks.com MEET OUR ARTISTS/FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, 356 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, 970-5864355; www.aspenandevergreen.com

SPOKEN WORD EVENING 7 p.m. Inkwell & Brew, 150 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-342-1297; inkwellbrew.com September 3-5 LABOR DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park; www. estesparkartsandcrafts.com September 10 GILPIN ART STUDIO TOUR “MEET THE ARTISTS” 6 p.m. Gilpin County Library, 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk; www.gilpinartstudiotour.org September 17-18 FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-9900; www.fineartsguild.org GILPIN ART STUDIO TOUR 11 a.m.

Various locations, Gilpin County, 303582-5724/303-582-5855; www.gilpin artstudiotour.org

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September 5 LABOR DAY CAJUN COOKOUT AND CONCERT noon Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303- 443-6461; www.goldhillinn.com September 12 13TH JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE 6:30 p.m. YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Rd., Estes Park, 970-586-3341; www.estesparklionsclub.org

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ederland’s history is rich in both mining and music. In 1873, the Caribou Silver Mine was bought by the Nederland Mining Company of Holland. The town was called “the Netherlands,” or low lands, by the Dutch miners since it was much lower than the mine. Nederland became official in 1874 when the town incorporated.

By 1890, the ore was gone and so were the people. Tungsten—valuable for making steel—was found nearby, and briefly revived local mining in the early 20th century and 1940s.

In the late 1960s, hippies began moving in, and a vibrant music scene soon followed. Nearby Caribou Ranch Recording Studio opened in 1971.

Recordings by Elton John, Michael Jackson, U2, Frank Zappa, Billy Joel, Chicago, Rod Stewart and others have become legendary. Musicians like Stephen Stills, Joe Walsh and Dan Fogelburg even moved here. In recent years, nationally-touring acts Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, Elephant Revival and others have emerged from the local scene.

The town is now the gateway to Indian Peak Wilderness and Eldora Mountain Resort. The town’s unique shopping, restaurants, breweries and bars are the perfect way to top off a nearby outdoor adventure.

– ART GALLERY & GIFTS –

– CONVENIENCE STORE –

CRAFTED IN COLORADO 35 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2583188; www.craftedincolorado.com

KWIK MART 217 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303258-3208

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– CHURCHES –

– BANKS –

CALVARY CHAPEL 275 Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303-2583502; www.calvarychapelneder land.com NEDERLAND COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 210 N. Jefferson St., Nederland, 303-258-3579; nederlandcpc.org ST. RITA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 326 Hwy. 119, Nederland; 303258-3060

CENTENNIAL BANK & TRUST 26 Hwy. 72 S., Nederland, 303-258-7071; www.centennial banking.com

B&F MOUNTAIN MARKET 60 E. Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-3105

CAROUSEL OF HAPPINESS Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-2583457; carouselofhappiness.org WILD BEAR MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY CENTER Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-2580495; wildbear.org

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– GROCERY STORES –

MOUNTAIN PEOPLE’S CO-OP 30 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2587500; mountainpeoplescoop.com

– LAUNDRY – THE LAUNDRY ROOM Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-324-5452

– LIBRARY – NEDERLAND COMM. LIBRARY 200 C. 72 N., Nederland, 303-2581101; nederland.colibraries.org

– LIQUOR STORES – DAM LIQUOR Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303258-9002 PEAK WINE & SPIRITS 15 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2587733; peakwineandspirits.com

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he Carousel of Happiness, 20 Lakeview Dr. is Nederland’s “magical menagerie” featuring 56 whimsical, handcarved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. The rides are $1, but the smiles are free. Upstairs is an observation window, small party room and puppet theater. The Gift Shop sells toys, books, posters, gifts, puppets and the work of local artists and artisans. Call 303-258-3457 or visit www.carouselofhappiness.org for information.

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isit the Nederland Mining Museum to get a glimpse into the area’s hard rock mining days during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visit www.bouldercounty.org to learn more. Explore the 1907 Gillaspie House at Bridge and 4th streets. It displays clothing, accessories, and furnishings found in a typical early 20th century Nederland home.

The free museums are open on weekends through October.

– LODGING – BOULDER CREEK LODGE 55 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303258-9463; www.thebouldercreek lodge.com GOLDMINER HOTEL 601 Klondyke Ave., Eldora, 303258-7770; goldminerhotel.com SUNDANCE LODGE 23942 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303258-3797; www.sundancelodge colorado.com

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— SIGNATURE EVENTS — June 3-5: Mountain Forum for Peace Yard Sale June 3-Dec. 2: Salto Coffee First Friday Artist Receptions June 25-26: High Peaks Arts Festival July 4: Independence Day Fireworks & Festival July TBD: Nederland Coming Home Days Aug. 26-28: NedFest Music & Arts Festival March 2017: Frozen Dead Guy Days

PIONEER INN 15 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2587733; pioneerinnnederland.net VERY NICE BREWING COMPANY Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-2583770; www.verynicebrewing.com

– OUTDOOR GEAR – MOUNTAIN MAN OUTDOOR Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-3295, www.mountain mangear.com

BACKDOOR THEATER Nederland Community Center, 740 Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303-2580188; www.backdoortheater.org

INDIAN PEAKS ACE HARDWARE 74 Hwy. 119 S., Nederland, 303258-3132; indianpeaksace.com

– MUSEUMS/HISTORIC SITES –

CARIBOU RANCH OPEN SPACE Closed through June 30 Boulder C.R. 126; www.boulder county.org/os/parks/pages/caribou ranch.aspx

MINER’S MUSEUM & BUCYRUS 50-B STEAM SHOVEL 200 N. Bridge St., Nederland; bouldercounty.org/os/culture/pages/ miningmuseum.aspx GILLASPIE HOUSE Bridge & 4th streets, Nederland, 303-258-0567; nederlandhistoricalsociety.org

– NIGHTLIFE – THE CARIBOU ROOM 55 Indian Peaks Dr., Nederland, 303-258-3637; www.thecaribou room.com Page 38

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ederland is a live music town. Check out music at local venues most nights of the week. Check out the Pioneer Inn, Salto Coffee Works, Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar, Very Nice Brewing and the brand-new, 500-person-capacity Caribou Room, and others, for bands and weekly open mics and picks. NedFest Music & Arts Festival hosts top local and national acts, Aug. 26-28.

– PARKS –

CHIPETA PARK Lakeview Drive, Nederland; neder landco.org MUD LAKE OPEN SPACE PARK Boulder C.R. 126; www.boulder county.org/os/parks/pages/mud lake.aspx NATHAN LAZARUS SKATEPARK Teens, Inc., 151 East St., Nederland, 303-258-3821; teensinc.org

NEDRINK ICE & TENNIS COURTS Indian Peaks Dr., 720-235-8597; nedrink.org PEACE PARK West 3rd St. and Hwy 119, Nederland; nederlandco.org GUERCIO MEMORIAL PARK East St., Nederland; nederland co.org VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Lakeview Drive, Nederland; neder landco.org

– POST OFFICE – NEDERLAND POST OFFICE 350 East St., Nederland; 303-2583247; www.usps.com

– RECREATION CENTER – THE FITNESS PLACE Nederland Community Center, 750 Hwy. 72 N., Nederland, 303258-9721; nederlandcommunity center.org

– RESTAURANTS – BACKCOUNTRY PIZZA & SUBS Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303258-0176; backcountrypizza.com BLACK FOREST RESTAURANT 24 Big Springs Dr., Nederland, 303-582-9971

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Town’s unique boutiques create shopping experience

he many small shops and gal- includes everything from one-of- made taffy. The town is the perfect leries in Nederland offer a a-kind gifts and local crafts to cus- half-way pit stop for a drive along unique shopping experience that tom costumes, fossils and locally- the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

– SHOPPING – ALPACA STORE & MORE 30 W. Boulder St., Nederland, 303-258-1400 BLUE OWL BOUTIQUE 176 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-3695; www.blue owlbooks.com BRIGHTWOOD MUSIC Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-8863; www. brightwoodmusic.net BUSINESS CONNECTION 74 Hwy. 72 N., Nederland, 303-258-0806; www.buscon.com CAROUSEL OF HAPPINESS GIFT SHOP Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-3457; carouselofhappiness.org

CRAFTED IN COLORADO 35 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258-3188; www. craftedincolorado.com GREENER MOUNTAIN Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland, 303-258-7573 GROW IN PEACE 176 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-3520; www. growinpeace.com KATHMANDU GIFTS & IMPORTS 110 N. Jefferson St., Nederland, 303-258-1169 MOUNTAIN MAN OUTDOOR STORE Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland; 303-258-3295, mountainmangear.com

BLUE OWL BOOKS, CAFÉ & ICE CREAM 176 Hwy. 119 S., Nederland, 303258-3695; blueowlbooks.com CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE 4 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258– 3519; www.crosscutpizza.com DOT’S DINER ON THE MOUNTAIN Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland, 303-258-8368; www.facebook. com/Nederlanddots HAPPY TRAILS CAFÉ 98 Highway 119, Nederland, 303258-3435; happytrailsned.com KATHMANDU RESTAURANT 110 N. Jefferson St., Nederland, 303-258-1169; nepalidining.com B&F MOUNTAIN MARKET MOUNTAIN BURGER & DELI

60 E. Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-3105 MOUNTAIN PEOPLE’S CO-OP 30 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2587500; mountainpeoplescoop.com Page Page 40 40

NATURE’S OWN SCIENCE & NATURE STORE 5 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258-3557; www. naturesown.com NEDERLAND FEED & PET 115 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303-258-7729 NIKKI’S NOOK GIFT SHOP 184 Hwy. 72, Nederland, 303-258-7981 ONE BROWN MOUSE BOUTIQUE 95 W. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258-1200 GLASS WERX & SMOKER FRIENDLY 22 Hwy. 72 N., Nederland, 303-258-9250; www. smokerfriendly.com RENAISSANCE WOMAN East 1st Street, Nederland, 720-938-3184

NED’S 121 N. Jefferson St., Nederland, 303258-0614; facebook.com/eatatneds NEW MOON BAKERY & CAFE 1 W. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258– 3569; www.newmoonbakery.com PIONEER INN 15 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2587733; pioneerinnnederland.net ROASTED TOAD BBQ 229 Hwy. 119., Nederland, 303946-9746 ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTER BAR 35 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2581100; rockymountainoysterbar.com SALTO COFFEE WORKS 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303258–3537; saltocoffeeworks.com SUNDANCE CAFÉ 23942 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-0804; www.sundancecafenederland.com THE DELI AT 8236 34 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2581113; thedeliat8236.com TRAIN CARS COFFEE & YOGURT 101 Hwy. 72 S., Nederland, 303258-2455; thetraincarscoffee.com

THE CANDY MAN Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-8000; thecandymanstore.com THE RUSTIC MOOSE 26 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258-3225 THE SHOP CONSIGNMENT 1 W. 1st St., Nederland TIN SHED SPORTS 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland, 303-258-3509; www.tin shedsports.com WILD BEAR MOUNTAIN ECOLOGY CENTER Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, 303-258-0495; wild bear.org

UDON THAI RESTAURANT 155 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303258-3194; nedthairestaurant.com WILD MOUNTAIN SMOKEHOUSE 70 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2589453; www.wildmountainsb.com

– TOWN SERVICES – NEDERLAND TOWN HALL 45 W. 1st St., 303-258-3266, Nederland; nederlandco.org

– TRANSPORTATION – RTD N-ROUTE TO BOULDER/ DENVER & PARK-N-RIDE 300 Jackson St., Nederland, 303299-6000; rtd-denver.com

– VISITOR CENTER – NEDERLAND VISITOR CENTER 4 W. 1st St., Nederland, 303-2583936; nederlandvisitorcenter.com

– WINERY – AUGUSTINA’S WINERY Caribou Shopping Center, 20 E. Lakeview Drive, Nederland, 303520-4871; augustinaswinery.com

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MOUNTAIN TRAILS

iking the Peak to Peak Region’s gently sloping foothills, meadows of wildflowers, pine forests, rocky slopes and tundra is the area’s activity of choice for visitors and residents alike. Biking and horseback riding are not far behind. Outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and types will find the region’s world-class trails are a great way to explore local scenery, wildlife and rugged beauty up close.

guides are available at ranger offices and online. Consult with rangers about trails for various fitness and experience levels.

Beware of altitude sickness, dehydration, sunburn and trail hazards. Familiarize yourself with tick prevention and bear-safe food storage techniques. If hiking in the National Park during warm weather months, consider using the hiker The National Park, State Park and shuttle from Estes Park Visitor Centhe National Forests—as well as lo- ter, as trailhead parking is minimal. cal and open space trail systems— Help maintain the health of the offer several hundred miles of trails land by practicing outdoor ethics including part of the Continental to prevent and minimize impacts Divide National Scenic Trail. They and preserve our land for future crisscross the region and connect to generations. Practice “Leave No trail systems in other regions provid- Trace” principles. Plan ahead and ing an abundance of both short and prepare, travel and camp on duramulti-day experiences. ble surfaces, dispose of waste prop-

Pay attention to regulations, such erly, leave what you find, minimize as restrictions on dogs or horses campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and permit requirements. Trial and be considerate of other visitors.

— HORSEBACK RIDING —

A&A HISTORICAL HORSEBACK RIDING 88 Alps Hill Road., Central City, 303567-4808; www.aastables.com ESTES PARK OUTFITTERS 5229 Little Valley Dr., Estes Park, 970215-7064; estesparkoutfitters.com HI COUNTRY STABLES Moraine Park Stable - RMNP 549 Fern Lake Road, Estes Park Glacier Creek Stable - RMNP Bear Lake Road, Estes Park; www. sombrero.com JACKSON STABLES YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, 970-586-3341; www.jacksonstables.com

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PEACEFUL VALLEY RESORT 475 Peaceful Valley Rd., Lyons, 303747-2881; peacefulvalley.com SUNDANCE STABLES Sundance Lodge, 23942 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-1176; www. sundancelodgecolorado.com SK HORSES - NATIONAL PARK GATEWAY STABLES 2166 Hwy. 66, Estes Park, 970-5865890; www.skhorses.com SOMBRERO STABLES 1895 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park,970-586-4577; sombrero.com

— IMPORTANT CONTACTS — ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visitor Information: 970-5861206; Backcountry Office: 970-586-1242; Trail Ridge Road Message: 970-5861222; nps.gov/romo COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE/STATE PARKS 303-291-7227; cpw.state.co.us NAT’L FOREST SERVICE www.fs.usda.gov/ARP BOULDER RANGER DISTRICT 2140 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder, 303-541-250 0 CANYON LAKES RANGER DISTRICT 2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. E, Fort Collins, 970-295-6700 CLEAR CREEK RANGER DISTRICT 101 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, 303-567-3000 HIGHWAY CONDITIONS 303-639-1111; cotrip.org FOREST MAPS fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/maps NAT’L FOREST FIRE INFO 970-498-1030 NATIONAL FOREST ROADS www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/ roads NATIONAL RECREATION RESERVATION SERVICE 877-444-6777; www.recre ation.gov STATE FIRE RESTRICTIONS www.dola.colorado.gov/ dem/public_information/ firebans/firebans.htm WEATHER www.weather.gov

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olorado is the only state in the Rocky Mountain cessible by vehicle and offers views, wildlife and hisRegion with mountains, known as 14ers, that rise tory. A short hike takes visitors to the top. Longs Peak, above 14,000 feet. It is popular for experienced hik- at 14,259 feet, towers above other summits of the ers and mountaineers to summit these mountains. At region and its flat top can be seen from of the Peak the top, some of the most breathtaking views found to Peak Scenic Byway. When conditions allow, thouanywhere are the reward. The Peak to Peak Region is sands reach the summit via the Keyhole Route. This is home to two of the high peaks, Mount Evans near not a hike. It is a climb crossing enormous sheer verIdaho Springs and Long’s Peak in Rocky Mountain tical rock faces, often with falling rocks and requires National Park. Other 14ers—Grays Peak, Torreys Peak scrambling, where an unroped fall would be fatal. The and Mt. Bierstadt—are also nearby. A parking lot route has narrow ledges, loose rock, steep cliffs and near the 14,130-foot summit of Mount Evans is ac- can experience winter-like conditions at any time.

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WARD

Founded: 1860 Elevation: 9,449 feet

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ard was founded on silver and was once the richest town in the state. Named for Calvin Ward, who prospected a claim in 1860, the town boomed the following year with the discovery of the Columbia vein. Over the next several decades the population fluctuated, growing from several hundred to several thousand before declining once again. The mines in the area remained profitable for many decades, with one mine eventually producing more than 2 million ounces of silver. The railroad reached the area in 1898, arriving over the Switzerland Trail, which climbed more than 4,000 feet from Boulder over the course of 26 miles. The town was deserted by the 1920s, but the construction of the Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway in the 1930s led to a small revival.

Despite two historic fires, numerous historic buildings remain, including a church that is the subject of 1917 Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Church Bell, Ward” painting. Today the town, which is home to a gallery, antique store, general store and restaurant is most popular for its surrounding natural areas.

The National Forest and Brainard Lake Recreation Area are just west of town.

Brainard Lake Recreation Area The highly popular trailhead and campground features views of the peaks of the Continental Divide to the west and trails to several alpine lakes, a small glacier and the adjacent Indian Peaks Wilderness. Outstanding fishing and other recreational opportunities are also available. Visit www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/brainard for details.

– ANTIQUES –

— SIGNATURE EVENTS —

June-Sept.: Millsite Inn Concert Series July 4: Millsite Inn Pre-Fireworks Party July 4: Peaceful Valley Hog Roast, Live Music & Family Fun Aug. 24-28: Life Quest Bootcamp August TBD: Friends of Ward Church Days

– LIBRARY –

TURNTABLE ANTIQUES WARD LIBRARY 44455 Hwy. 119, Ward, 303-459- 1 Columbia St., Ward; www.ward1013; www.turntableantiques.com co.org

– ART GALLERY & GIFTS –

– LODGING –

GLASS TIPI GALLERY 55 Utica St.,Ward, 303- 459-0376; theglasstipigallery.com

PEACEFUL VALLEY RESORT 475 Peaceful Valley Rd., Lyons, 303747-2881; peacefulvalley.com

– CONVENIENCE STORE – UTICA STREET MARKET 62 Utica St, Ward, 303-459-1010 Page 44

– POST OFFICE – WARD POST OFFICE 1 Columbia St., Ward, 303-4590255; www.usps.com

– RESTAURANTS – MILLSITE INN 44365 Hwy. 72, Ward 303-4593308; www.millsiteinn.com MARROCCO’S FAMILY DINING 8 Utica St, Ward, 303-459-0358 PEACEFUL VALLEY RESORT 475 Peaceful Valley Rd., Lyons, 303747-2881; peacefulvalley.com

– TOWN SERVICES – TOWN HALL 1 Columbia St., Ward; www.ward co.org

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BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA Summer Season Map

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests/Boulder Range District 303-541-2500 or www.fs.usda.gov

U. S. Department of Agriculture

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GOLD HILL

Founded: 1859 Elevation: 8,300 feet

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riginally a mining camp, Gold Hill is near the site of the first major discovery of gold in Colorado in 1859 and became the region’s first mining district in present-day Colorado. A flood of miners soon arrived and Gold Hill was established as the region’s first permanent mining camp. By 1861, surface deposits of gold were gone. The discovery of tellurium in 1872 prompted a second boom. At its height, the town had a newspaper and several hotels. Population dwindled in the early 20th century as mining tapered off, and stands at about 230 today.

The Gold Hill area is popular for scenic driving and mountain biking. Two major fires, including one in 2010, destroyed structures, but many original wooden structures and cabins remain along with a small museum and two-room schoolhouse—the oldest continuously operating public school in Colorado. There is also a general store, restored inn on the National Register of Historic Places and fine-dining restaurant that hosts renowned local and national musicians several nights a week.

Gold Hill Museum

— SIGNATURE EVENTS —

The free museum, located in the old St. James Chapel building at the corner of Prospect and Pine streets, is open weekends, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Learn about the “Bluebirds of Gold Hill,” independent ladies who came to the town from Chicago, with items recently named among Colorado’s “10 Most Significant Artifacts of the Year.”

– ART GALLERY & GIFTS –

July 4: Independence Day Concert & BBQ July TBD: KGNU’s 28th Annual Charles Sawtelle Memorial Mountain Jam Sept. 5: Labor Day Cajun Cookout & Concert Sept. TBD: Gold Hill Gold Rush Festival

– NIGHTLIFE –

– RESTAURANTS –

THE RED STORE POTTERY & GOLD HILL INN STAINED GLASS 401 Main St, Gold Hill, 303-443310 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-440- 6461; goldhillinn.com 4572 GOLD HILL STORE & PUBLIC HOUSE – MUSEUM – 531 Main St, Gold Hill, 303-443GOLD HILL MUSEUM 7724; goldhillgeneralstore.com 661 Pine St., Gold Hill; goldhill museum.org – MURDER MYSTERY –

GOLD HILL INN 401 Main St, Gold Hill, 303-4436461; goldhillinn.com GOLD HILL STORE & PUBLIC HOUSE 531 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-4437724; goldhillgeneralstore.com

– CONVENIENCE STORE –

THE CLIMB – GOLD HILL TO BOULDER Bus Stops: Switzerland Trail, Gold Hill School, Gold Hill Inn, Four Mile & Gold Run Road, Logan Mill in Gold Hill, 303-715-8417; the-climb.org

GOLD HILL STORE & PUBLIC HOUSE 531 Main St, Gold Hill, 303-4437724; goldhillgeneralstore.com Page 46

‘TIL DEATH DO US PARTY June 25, July 23, Sept. 23-24, Oct. 7-8, 22, 29 Bluebird Lodge/Gold Hill Inn, 403 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461; goldhillinn.com/murder.html

– TRANSPORTATION –

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ALLENSPARK

Founded: 1917 Elevation: 8,504 feet

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hile it was first visited by Native Americans and later by trappers, Allen’s Park—it’s original spelling—got its name from a miner who built the first cabin in the area. The village began to grow when “summer people” bought land and built cabins beginning in 1900. In the early part of the 20th century, it became a favorite tent camping spot and the Allens Park Commercial Club formed in 1920 to let the world “know of the charm of this beautiful resort.” Allenspark remained a tourist destination until improved roads and technology made mountain living easier. Skiing was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, when international ski jumping competitions were held.

The Rock Creek Ski area was developed after World War II and operated until 1952. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are still popular.

The mountain hamlet is home to the Old Gallery, a community center offering visitor information, visual and performing arts, community events and more. There’s also restaurants, churches, a post office, gift shop and lodging options.

– ANTIQUES & GIFTS – DISTANT HARBORS 79 Bus. Hwy. 7, 303-747-2007; face book.com/DistantHarbors EAGLE PLUME’S TRADING POST 9853 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-7472861; www.eagleplume.com

HIGHLANDS PRESBYTERIAN CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 1306 Bus. Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303747-2888; highlandscamp.org

– LODGING –

– POST OFFICE – ALLENSPARK POST OFFICE 7 Washington St., Allenspark, 303747-2559; www.usps.com

– RESTAURANTS –

ALLENSPARK LODGE BED & FAWN BROOK INN BREAKFAST 357 Bus. Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303– ART GALLERY – 184 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747- 747-2556; fawnbrookinn.com 2552; allensparklodgebnb.com THE OLD GALLERY KIM’S GOURMET KITCHEN 4863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747- A RIVER BEND RETREAT The Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7, 2906; www.theoldgallery.org 2927 Riverside Dr., Raymond, 303- Allenspark, 303-747-2906; www.

651-7765 theoldgallery.org – ATTRACTIONS – HIDEOUT CABINS CHAPEL ON THE ROCK MEADOW MOUNTAIN CAFÉ 10758 Hwy. 7, 970-586-8111; 133 Boulder C.R. 90, Allenspark, 441 Bus. Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303303-652-6114; hideoutcabins.com 747-2541 www.campstmalo.org LANE GUEST RANCH ROCK CREEK TAVERN & PIZZERIA – CHURCHES – 11953 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747- 6 Ski Road, Allenspark, 303-747ALLENSPARK COMMUNITY 2493; laneguestranch.com 9000; www.rockcreektavernand 16 Washington St., Allenspark, pizzeria.com MEEKER PARK LODGE 303-747-2821; www.allenspark11733 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747communitychurch.org – VISITOR CENTER – 2266; www.meekerparklodge.com NEW COVENANT CHURCH THE OLD GALLERY 1423 Boulder C.R. 84, Allenspark; SUNSHINE MOUNTAIN LODGE 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303303-747-1114; www.newcovenant 18078 Hwy. 7, Allenspark, 303-747747-2906; www.theoldgallery.org 2840; sunshinemtnlodge.com churchap.com Page 48 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

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Founded: 1880 Elevation: 5,371 feet

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n the 1860s, discouraged miners left high mountain camps to settle farming areas along creeks like the St. Vrain.

The area near present-day Lyons was ideal for farming and in 1880, Edward S. Lyon settled the area. He sold shares of 160 acres of salmon-red sandstone, in high demand at the time, and two years later, the town was platted. The same year, the first main building was built of local sandstone, which today is home to the Lyons Redstone Museum.

In the early 1900s, cement replaced sandstone and the town’s population dropped by half.

Today, Lyons attracts artists, musicians and outdoor enthusiasts and is referred to as the “Double Gateway to the Rockies” for its dual highways to Rocky Mountain National Park. It is known for its restaurants, unique art galleries, major folk and bluegrass festivals and mountain recreation. The town’s historic district features buildings made from local sandstone. Enjoy regional and national acts at Planet Bluegrass where North St. Vrain Creek winds through the festival grounds.

– ANTIQUES –

– BANKS –

– DISTILLERY –

ANASAZI TRADING POST 344 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5681; www.anasazitradingpost.com

BANK OF THE WEST 303 Main St., 303-823-4002; www. bankofthewest.com

– ART GALLERIES –

SPIRIT HOUND DISTILLERS 4196 Ute Hwy., Lyons, 303-8235696; www.spirithounds.com

– CHURCHES –

– GROCERY –

GLASS ORIGINALS 235 Evans St., Lyons, 303-823-9025 RED CANYON ART 400 Main St., Lyons, 303-8235900; www.redcanyonart.com THE CORNER COLLECTIVE ART GALLERY 318 Main St., Lyons, 303-555 0110; www.thecornerstudios.com WESTERN STARS GALLERY & STUDIO 160 E. Main St., Lyons, 303-747-3818; westernstarsgallerystudio.com

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 200 2nd Ave., Lyons

STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN NATURAL FOOD 454 Main St. Lyons, 303-823-9444 FOOTHILLS BAPTIST CHURCH ST. VRAIN MKT, DELI & BAKERY 12650 N. Foothills Hwy., Lyons, 455 Main St., Lyons, 303-823303-823-6774; www.lyonsfoothills 5225; stvrainmarket.com baptist.com – LAUNDRY – LYONS COMMUNITY CHURCH SOAPY NICK’S LAUNDROMAT 350 Main St., Lyons, 303-823138 E. Main St., Lyons, 303-8626245; lyonscommunitychurch.org 2411; facebook.com/ soapynicks FIRST CONGREGATIONAL – LIBRARY – CHURCH LYONS REGIONAL LIBRARY 408 High St, Lyons 405 Main St., Lyons, 303-823– ATTRACTIONS – THE RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH 5165; lyons.colibraries.org 18668 N. St. Vrain Dr., Lyons, 303LYONS CLASSIC PINBALL – LIQUOR STORES – 339-A Main St., Lyons; www.lyons 823-6469; therivercolorado.org pinball.com LUMBER LIQUOR PINEWOOD SPRINGS 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5278 COMMUNITY CHURCH LYONS FARMETTE 4121 Ute Hwy., Lyons; www.lyons- 260 Button Rock Road, Lyons, REDSTONE LIQUOR 303-823-6272 farmette.com 138 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-9006 Page 50 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

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LYONS Planet Bluegrass Music Festivals

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lanet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, hosts the 44th RockyGrass, July 29-31, featuring Sam Bush, Punch Brothers and more. The ranch hosts the 26th Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Aug. 19-21, with The Decemberists, Lucinda Williams and more. Visit www. bluegrass.com for details.

– LODGING – ASPEN LEAF MOTEL 338 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6181 BATES MOTEL 310 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5387 STONE MOUNTAIN LODGE & CABINS 18055 N. St. Vrain Dr., Lyons, 303823-6091; www.stonemountain lodge.com WEECASA TINY HOME VACATION RENTALS 501 W. Main St., Lyons, 720-4600239; weecasa.com

– MUSEUMS/HISTORIC SITES – LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM 340 High St., Lyons, 303-823-6692; lyonsredstonemuseum.com LYONS HISTORIC DISTRICT Main Street, Lyons

— SIGNATURE EVENTS —

Local Spirits

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pirit Hound Distillers’ tasting room, 4196 Ute Hwy., serves its handmade, award-winning whisky, gin, rum and more. Visit spirithounds. com for information.

June 3-4: Lyons Outdoor Games & Burning Can Beer Festival June 5: Lyons Film Festival June 9-Aug. 11: Sandstone Park Thursday Night Summer Concert Series June 25: Lyons Good Ol’ Days June 25: Lyons River Run 5K July 24: 2nd Hometown Hoe Down July 29-31: RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival Aug. 19-21: Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Aug. 28: Arts on the River

LYONS FORK 450 Main St., Lyons, 303-8235014; www.lyonsfork.com LYONS SODA FOUNTAIN 400 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5393; www.lyonssodafountain.com MOJO TAQUERIA 216 E. Main St., Lyons, 303-859-9493 OSKAR BLUES GRILL & BREW 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-8236685; www.oskarblues.com PIZZA BAR 66 430 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6262; – POST OFFICE – www.pizzabar66.com LYONS POST OFFICE 305 Railroad Ave., Lyons, 303-823- SMOKIN’ DAVE’S BBQ 228 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-0993; 0109; www.usps.com www.smokindavesq.com – RESTAURANTS – HEIL VALLEY RANCH OPEN SPACE 5201 St. Vrain Road, Lyons, 303-6786200; www.bouldercounty.org LYONS DOG PARK 199 2nd Ave., Lyons, 303-8238250; www.lyonscolorado.com MEADOW PARK 601 Park Dr, Lyons, 303-823-8250; www.lyonscolorado.com SANDSTONE PARK 350 Broadway St., Lyons; www.lyonscolorado.com

ST. VRAIN MKT., DELI & BAKERY AX & OAR TAVERN GRILL 160 Main St., Lyons, 303-747-3795 455 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5225; stvrainmarket.com www.axandoarlyons.com/ THE STONE CUP BARKING DOG CAFE 447 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-9600; 442 High St., Lyons, 303-823-2345; – NIGHTLIFE – www.thestonecup.com facebook.com/barkingdogcafe OSKAR BLUES BREW & GRILL VILLA TATRA 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823- BUTTON ROCK BAKERY 405B Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5373; 729 Pinewood Dr., Lyons, 3036685; www.oskarblues.com 823-6819; www.villatatra.com www.buttonrockbakery.com – OUTDOOR GEAR – COLORADO CHERRY COMPANY – TOWN SERVICES – RED FOX NORTH AMERICA 12311 N. St. Vrain Road, Lyons, 424 Main St., Lyons, 303-823- 888-526-6535; coloradocherry- LYONS TOWN HALL 432 5th Ave., Lyons, 303-823-6622; 6867; redfoxna.com company.com www.townoflyons.com FARMER GIRL COMMUNITY – PHARMACY – BISTRO – TRANSPORTATION – ST. VRAIN PHARMACY 432 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5856; RTD Y ROUTE TO BOULDER/ 440 Main St., Lyons, 303-823- coloradocoloradofarmergirl.com DENVER 9134; www.stvrainpharmacy.com JULIE’S THAI KITCHEN 303-299-6000; rtd-denver.com 138 Main St., Lyons, 303-823– PARKS – – VISITOR CENTER – 2327; juliesthaikitchen.com BOHN PARK LYONS VISITOR CENTER LA MARIPOSA RESTAURANT 201 2nd Ave., Lyons; www.lyon112 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5595; 350 Broadway St., Lyons; www. scolorado.com lyonscolorado.com www.lamariposaonline.com HALL RANCH OPEN SPACE PARK LYONS DAIRY BAR 31635 Hwy. 7, Lyons, 303-678- 138 E Main St., Lyons; 303-8236200; www.bouldercounty.org 5800; www.lyonsdairybar.com Page 52 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

FISHING

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he Peak to Peak Region has a variety of rivers and streams offering fantastic fishing. Lake, pond and stream fishing is unsurpassed in the area and Rocky Mountain National Park and popular reason for visiting the area. Fishing is allowed on most National Forest and National Park lakes and streams with certain restrictions. At Golden Gate State Park, fishing is allowed on its streams and ponds, which are stocked. There is also an ADA-accessible fishing pier.

All Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations apply everywhere and special regulations exist in many places—it is your responsibility to know and follow them. Visit cpw.state.co.us for complete regulations and tips for the best places to visit. A valid Colorado fishing license is always required— except the first full weekend of June each year—and can be purchased all along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

Annual, one-day and five-day passes are available. Visit local shops for advice on what’s hitting and where.

– FISHING SUPPLIES & LICENSES – CLARK’S HARDWARE 4100 Ute Hwy., Lyons, 303823-6531; ww3.truevalue.com/ clarkshardware CLEAR CREEK OUTDOORS 1524 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, 303-567-1500; www.clearcreek outdoors.com ESTES ANGLER 338 West Riverside Estes Park, 970-586-2110; estesangler.com ESTES PARK MOUNTAIN SHOP 2050 Big Thompson Ave., 970-5866548; www.estesparkmountain shop.com INDIAN PEAKS ACE HARDWARE 74 Hwy. 119 S., Nederland, 303258-3132; indianpeaksace.com KIRKS FLYSHOP 230 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970-577-0790; kirksflyshop.com KWIK MART 217 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303258-3208 LAKE ESTES MARINA 1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-2011; evrpd.com

LAUGHING GRIZZLY FLY SHOP 10675 Ute Hwy., Lyons, 303-7729110; www.laughinggrizzlyfly shop.net SAFEWAY 2425 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4471; safeway.com SCOT’S SPORTING GOODS 870 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970586-2877, www.scotssporting goods.com TRUE VALUE HARDWARE/ RADIO SHACK 461 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-3496; www.estes parktruevalue.com

– FISHING PONDS – MT. EVANS TROUT FISHING 4125 Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs, 303-567-4017; www.mtevans troutfishing.com TROUT HAVEN FISHING POND 810 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-0202; www.trouthaven resorts.com

DOG FREINDLY

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ave fun with your dog while in the Peak to Peak Region, but remember to follow leash laws for safety and your pet’s well-being. Never leave any animal in a car during warm weather. Even a minute can be too long. On a warm day, the temperature inside of a vehicle can reach 120°F in a matter of minutes, even with windows cracked. Because dogs don’t sweat, they can’t cool themselves. Their body temperature can rise quickly and they could suffer brain damage, organ damage or die from heatstroke.

Residents of Colorado mountain towns are wellknown for their love of dogs. As a result, many local business will accommodate your four-legged friends, when possible, and many veterinarians, pet-supply

stores, pet sitters, doggie day care, dog parks and pet-friendly accommodations can be found along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

Dogs are welcome on State Park and open space park trails with leash and other restrictions. There are no leash requirements in the general National Forest areas, but a six-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas and interpretive trails. Pets are permitted in Rocky Mountain National Park only in areas accessed by vehicles, including roadsides, parking areas, picnic areas and campgrounds. Consider Hermit Park, Lake Estes Trail, Estes Park Dog Park and Lily Mountain when in Estes Park. Be sure to follow all local laws, and pick up after your pet.

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ESTES PARK

Founded: 1917 Elevation: 7,523 feet

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ccording to archaeologists, the Estes Park area has been a resort community for 10,000 years, attracting Ute and Arapaho Indian families for summer hunting. Drawn by the lure of pristine mountain surroundings, modern day visitors have included gunslingers, ranchers and inventors— including F. O. Stanley who opened his famed Stanley Hotel in 1909. The town is also tied to the history of Rocky Mountain National Park, which turned 100 in 2015. It is home to numerous historic sights and several museums.

Estes Park is now one of the most visited places in Colorado. It is home to more than 300 retail stores, numerous galleries, breweries, wineries and an impressive restaurant scene.

There is also a wide-range of accommodations from motor inns to riverside cabins. With its scenic Riverwalk and pedestrian-friendly downtown, Estes Park entices vacationers to stay as long as they wish. Lake Estes offers boating, and mountain biking and horseback trails traverse much of the adjacent forests and meadows.

– ANTIQUES – FALL RIVER JEWELRY ANTIQUES & COINS 356 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4367; fallriverjewelry.com

– ART GALLERIES – ALPENGLOW IMAGES & ACCENTS 145 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-6802; www.alpenglow images.info ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-5882; artcenterofestes.com ARTIFACTS GALLERY 165 Virginia Dr., Estes Park, 865-5996741; www.artifactsgallery.com ASPEN & EVERGREEN GALLERY 356 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4355; www.aspenand evergreen.com CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ESTES PARK 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9203; www.estesarts.com Page 54 54 Page

DMS GALLERY 132 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8567 EARTHWOOD ARTISANS 360 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970586-2151; earthwoodgalleries.com EARTHWOOD COLLECTIONS 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970577-8100; earthwoodgalleries.com IMAGES OF RMNP 203 Park Lane Estes Park, 970372-5212; imagesofrmnp.com JOHN LYNCH WOODWORKING 1200 Graves, Estes Park, 970-5861000; johnlynchwoodworking.com MOUNTAIN BLOWN GLASS 101-A W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-0880; www.mountain blownglass.net MYSTIC MOUNTAIN GALLERY 410 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-1853 PATTERSON GLASSWORKS STUDIO & GALLERY 323 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, glassworksofestespark.com

SPECTRUM GALLERY 116 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-2497 VICTOR ISSAS BRONZE GALLERY 157 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970577-0963; www.victorissa.com WANDS ART STUDIO 710 Laurel Road, Estes Park, 719406-5544; wandsartstudio.com WILDLIFE PHOTO ART 440 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-1111 WILD SPIRITS GALLERY 148 W. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970586-4392; www.wildspiritsgallery estespark.com WYNBRIER LTD. WILDLIFE GALLERY 238 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970586-4074; wynbriercom.fatcow.com

– ATTRACTIONS – AERIAL TRAMWAY 420 E. Riverside Dr., Estes Park, 970586-3675; www.estestram.com

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High Altitude Coffee

ust about any place will can serve a cup of coffee, but these places take their beans and brew seriously.

–COFFEE SHOPS –

COFFEE ON THE ROCKS 510 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-5181 INKWELL & BREW 150 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-342-1297; inkwellbrew.com KIND COFFEE 470 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-5206; www. kindcoffee.com MOCHA ANGELOS 133 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-1957

STARBUCKS COFFEE 2 LOCATIONS

356 Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-1600 Safeway, 451 E. Wonder View Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4447 RAVEN’S ROAST COFFEE LOUNGE Old Church Shoppes, 157 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park,970586-4326 VIA BICYCLE CAFÉ 1751 N. Lake Ave., Estes Park, 970-930-1842; viabicycles.com

ESTES ARK STORE & RAINBOW CURVE RACEWAY 521 Lone Pine Dr., Estes Park, 970586-6483; www.estesark.com ESTES PARK MEMORIAL OBSERVATORY 1600 Manford Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-5668; angelsabove.org ESTES PARK RIDE-A-KART & CASCADE CREEK MINI-GOLF 2250 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6495; rideakart.com FUN CITY 455 Prospect Village Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-2828; funcityofestes.com OPEN AIR ADVENTURE PARK 490 Prospect Village Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-3066; www.openairadventurepark.com THE STANLEY HOTEL TOURS 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-4000; stanleyhotel.com TINY TOWN MINIATURE GOLF 840 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970586-6333 TROUT HAVEN FISHING POND 810 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970235-3202; trouthavenresorts.com

– BANKS –

— SIGNATURE EVENTS — June 3-5: Western Fine Art Show June 4-5: Jazz Fest & Art Walk June 10-12: Wool Market & Fiber Festival June 24-25: Scandinavian Midsummer Festival June 3-Aug. 25: Performance Park Concert & Movie Series (Wed., Thur. & first & third Friday) July 2-4: 4th of July Weekend Celebration July 6-11: Rooftop Rodeo Aug. 13-14: Estes Park Wine Festival Sept. 3-5: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show Sept. 8-11: Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival Sept. 24-25: Autumn Gold Festival Oct. 1-2: Elk Fest Nov. 5: Fall Back Beer Festival Nov. 27-28: Catch the Glow Christmas Parade

U.S. BANK COUNTRY SUPERMARKET 363 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 900 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970970-586-4412; www.usbank.com 586-2702; nationalparkvillage.com SAFEWAY – CHURCHES – 451 E. Wonderview Ave. Estes More than 15 religious denomina- Park, 970-586-4447; safeway.com tions are represented in the area, – LAUNDRIES – including: Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Christian Science, Church of DAD’S MAYTAG LAUNDRY & Christ, Episcopal, Evangelical, Je- SHOWERS hovah’s Witness, Latter Day Saints, 457 E. Wonderview Ave., 970-586Lutheran, Methodist, Pentecostal, 2025 Presbyterian and Seventh Day Ad- VILLAGE LAUNDRY ventist. Find a current, complete 172 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, list of places of worship at www. 970-577-9274; villagelaundryinvisitestespark.com. estespark.com

– CONVENIENCE STORES – FAMOUS EAST SIDE FOOD STORE 381 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-7114 SAFEWAY FUEL CENTER 621 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park; 970-586-4447; safeway.com SCHRADER’S COUNTRY STORE 561 Big Thompson Ave. Estes Park, 970-586-0235 TINY TOWN ONE STOP 860 Moraine Ave. Estes Park, 970586-7867

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ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8116; www.estesvalleylibrary.org

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MOUNTAIN DEW LIQUOR 182 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-3329 RAMBO’S LONGHORN LIQUOR 1640 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8583; www.rambos longhornliquor.com SPUR LIQUOR 900 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970586-3308; spurliquor.com

– DISTILLERY – BANK OF COLORADO 533 Big Thompson Ave., Estes ELKINS DISTILLING, CO. Park, 970-586-8185; www.bankof 1825 N. Lake Ave., Estes Park, 419– LODGING – colorado.com 575-1704, www.elkinsdistilling.com With more than 150 choices for BANK OF ESTES PARK – GROCERY STORES – overnight accommodations, the 255 Park Lane, Estes Park, 970- ROCKY MOUNTAIN GATEWAY Estes Valley has a wide variety 586-4485; bankofestespark.com of types, styles and prices. Find GROCERY KEY BANK 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park, 970- a complete list at www.visit541 Big Thompson Ave., 970-586- 577-0043; www.rockymountaingate estespark.com/lodging. A few 2364; www.key.com properties are listed here: way.net Page 56 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

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pend a night camping out on a sheer rock face hundreds of feet off the ground with Kent Mountain Adventure Center. Experience the excitement and views of a wall climber. Visit kmaconline.com or call 970586-5990 to learn more.

BALDPATE INN 4900 Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970586-5397; baldpateinn.com

DELLA TERRA MTN. CHATEAU 3501 Fall River Road Estes Park, 970-586-2501; www.dellaterra mountainchateau.com FALL RIVER VILLAGE RESORT 200 Filbey Court, Estes Park, 970325-6864; fallrivervillage.com MURPHY’S RIVER LODGE 481W. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970480-5081; www.murphysriver lodge.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARK INN 101 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, 970586-2332; www.rockymountain parkinn.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, 970586-2528; rockymtnresorts.com SILVER MOON INN 175 Spruce Dr., Estes Park, 970586-6006; silvermooninn.com THE ESTES PARK RESORT 1700 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-6400; www. theestesparkresort.com THE STANLEY HOTEL 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-4000; stanleyhotel.com TROUT HAVEN RANCH LODGE 800 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970577-0202; trouthavenresorts.com YMCA OF THE ROCKIES 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, 970-586-3341; ymcarockies.org

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t’s easy to overlook Hermit Park Open Space, two miles east of Estes Park on U.S. 36, in the shadow of Rocky Mountain National Park. The open space, however, offers several reasons to keep it in mind when visiting the area. The park’s 1,362 acres include ponderosa pine forests and wetland meadows with abundant wildlife. Features include cabins, RV and tent camping, group camping and pavilion, and trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Leashed dogs are welcome. Entrance and camping permits are required. For information, call 800-397-7795 or visit www.larimercamping.com.

– MUSEUMS/HISTORIC SITES – BALDPATE INN KEY ROOM & PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION 4900 S. Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970586-6151; www.baldpateinn.com DICK’S ROCK MUSEUM 490 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4180; www.redroserock shopestes.com ENOS MILLS CABIN MUSEUM 6760 Hwy. 7, Estes Park, 970-5864706; www.enosmills.com ESTES PARK MUSEUM 200 4th St., Estes Park, 970-5866256; www.estes.org/museum FALL RIVER HYDROPLANT 1754 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes Park, 970-586-6256; www.estes. org/historic-fall-river-hydroplant LULA DORSEY MUSEUM YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, 970-5863341; ymcarockies.org MACGREGOR RANCH MUSEUM 180 MacGregor Lane, Estes Park, 970-586-3749; macgregorranch.org STANLEY STEAM CAR MUSEUM Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 800-976-1377; stanleysteamcarmuseum.com

– NIGHTLIFE – KELLI’S LOUNGE 110 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-0588 LONIGANS 110 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4346; www.lonigans.com THE BARREL CRAFT BEER, WINE & SPIRITS GARDEN 116 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park,970616-2090; www.thebarrel.beer THE ROCK INN MTN. TAVERN 1675 Hwy. 66, Estes Park, 970-5864116; www.rockinnestes.com

THE WHEEL BAR 132 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9381; thewheelbar.com

– OUTDOOR GEAR – BROWNFIELD’S 350 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970586-3275; brownfieldstrading.com ESTES PARK MOUNTAIN SHOP 2050 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6548; www.estespark mountainshop.com OUTDOOR WORLD 156 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-2114; rmconnection.com THE HIKING HUT 106 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-0708 THE WARMING HOUSE ADVENTURE OUTDOOR STORE 790 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970586-2995; warminghouse.com

– PHARMACY – ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY 435 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-5577; www.rocky mountainpharmacy.com

– PARKS – ESTES VALLEY DOG PARK Stanley Park, Hwy. 36 & Community Dr., 970-586-8191; evrpd.com HERMIT PARK OPEN SPACE & CAMPGROUNDS U.S. 36, 800-397-7795; larimer.org LAWSON SKATE PARK Stanley Park, 380 Community Drive, 970- 586-8189; evrpd.com STANLEY PARK Hwy. 36 & Community Dr., 970586-8191; www.evrpd.com

HISTORIC PARK THEATER 30 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970586-8904; historicparktheatre.com – POST OFFICE – REEL MOUNTAIN THEATER ESTES PARK POST OFFICE 543 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 215 W. Riverside Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-4227; reelmountain.com 970-586-0170; www.usps.com Page 58 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

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ocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, weather permitting. Most people traveling to the park arrive by private vehicle. Be sure to get a park map and check for seasonal closures at the three entrance stations as well as the Alpine, Beaver Meadows, Fall River, Kawuneeche, Lily Lake and Moraine Park visitor centers.

During summer and fall, the park gets busy and roads and parking lots can be congested. Consider using free shuttle buses along Bear Lake Road from late

May through early October. Avoid congested parking lots and open up opportunities to do loop hikes and catch a ride back to your car. For detailed route and schedule information, visit www.nps.gov/romo.

Day passes to the park are $20 for autos and motorcycles and $10 for pedestrians and bikes. Seven-day passes are $30 for autos, $25 for motorcycles and $15 for pedestrians and bikes. Free days are Aug. 25-28 for the National Park Service Birthday, Sept. 24 for National Public Lands Day and Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

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NATIONAL PARK CAMPGROUNDS - EAST SIDE

All Campgrounds: 970-586-1206 Amenities: Table, Vault Toilet, Fire Ring, Trash, Water Standard Fee: $20/night LONGS PEAK ASPENGEN Sites: 53 for tent/trailer/RV Sites: 26 for tents only Location: About 9 miles Vehicle Length: 30 feet Location: U.S. Hwy. 34 west south of Estes Park off Hwy. 7 of Fall River Entrance MORAINE PARK Sites: 244 for tent/trailer/ RV; 3 Group Vehicle Length: 40 feet Location: Bear Lake Road about 2.5 miles south of Beaver Meadows Entrance

GLACIER BASIN Sites: 150 for tent/trailer/ RV; 13 Group Sites Vehicle Length: 35 feet Location: Bear Lake Road about 6 miles south of Beaver Meadows Entrance U. S. Department of Agriculture

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Rocky Mountain Conservancy

ocky Mountain Conservancy, 1895 Fall River Road, provides custom and regularly scheduled educational adventures and bus tours for visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding areas. Visit rmconservancy.org or call 970-586-3262 for class information.

– RECREATION CENTERS – ESTES PARK AQUATIC CENTER 660 Community Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-2340; www.evrpd.com INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Hwy. 36 & Community Dr., 970586-2426; epgunarchery.com LAKE ESTES MARINA & TRAIL 1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-2011; evrpd.com

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olf finds a natural home in the valleys of Estes Park. Two courses, one with 9-holes and one with 18, challenge and inspire golfers. The scenic views alone make a round worth your time.

Three miniature golf parks also call the town home.

– GOLF COURSES – 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE & 690 Big Thompson Ave., Estes PRO SHOP Park, 970-586-8176; evrpd.com 1480 Golf Course Road, Estes Park, 970-586-8146; evrpd.com CHICAGO’S BEST PIZZA 112 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970586-4796; chicagosbestep.com CLAIRE’S ON THE PARK 225 Park Lane, Estes Park, 970586-9564; clairesonthepark.net CHINA GARDEN 460 W. Riverside Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-2488; www.chinagarden estespark.com DAIRY QUEEN 218 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4939; dairyqueen.com DOMINO’S PIZZA Stanley Village, 457 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8181; pizza.dominos.com DUNRAVEN INN 2470 Hwy. 66 Estes Park, 970-5866409; www.dunraveninn.com ED’S CANTINA & GRILL 390 E. Elkhorn Ave Estes Park, 970-586-2919; edscantina.com EL MEX-KAL 160 1st St., Estes Park, 970-5864377; www.elmex-kal.com ESTES PARK BREWERY 470 Prospect Village Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-5421; epbrewery.com FAJITA RITA’S 1560 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-7482; www.fajita ritasestespark.com GRUBSTEAK RESTAURANT 134 W. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970586-8838; grubsteakestespark.com HANGAR RESTAURANT 1480 Golf Course Road, Estes Park, 970-586-8146; www.evrpd.com HIMALAYAN CURRY & KEBOB 101 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6226 HUNTERS CHOP HOUSE 1690 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6962; www.hunterschophouse.com

LA HACIENDA BAR & GRILL 165 Virginia Dr., Estes Park, 970-5861156; haciendarealmexican.com LOCAL’S GRILL 153 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6900 LONIGANS 110 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4346; lonigans.com LONGZ - A MOUNTAIN GRILL Rocky Mountain Park Inn,101 S. St. Vrain Ave., 970-586-2332; rocky mountainparkinn.com MAMA ROSE’S RESTAURANT 339 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-3330; estesdining.com MCDONALD’S 501 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-3434; mcdonalds.com MOLLY B RESTAURANT 200 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970586-2766; estesparkmollyb.com MOON KATS TEA SHOPPE 205 Park Lane, Estes Park, 303437-9514; www.moonkats.com MOUNTAIN HOME CAFÉ 453 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6624; mountain homecafe.com MTN. MUNCHIES & TIKI BAR 189 E. Riverside Dr., Estes Park, 970577-0555; mountaintikibar.com MOUNTAIN STRONG 361 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9001; www.mountain strongrestaurant.com NEPALS CAFÉ 184 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-7035 NICKY’S STEAKHOUSE 1350 Fall River Rd., Estes Park, 970-586-5376 NOTCHTOP BAKERY & CAFE Stanley Village, 459 E. Wonderview Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-0272; www.thenotchtop.com

ALPINE TRAIL RIDGE CAFÉ Rocky Mtn. National Park, Trail Ridge Road, Estes Park, 970-586-2133 ANTONIO’S REAL NEW YORK PIZZA & DELI 552 West Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-7275; estesparkpizza.com A&W RESTAURANT 860 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970586-7867; awrestaurants.com BIG HORN RESTAURANT 401 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970586-2792; estesparkbighorn.com BOB AND TONY’S PIZZA 124 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970586-2044; bobandtonyspizza.com CABLES PUB & GRILL 451 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, 970586-1069; cablespubandgrill.com CAFE DE PHO THAI 225 W. Riverside Dr., Estes Park, 970-577-0682; cafedephothai.com CASA GRANDE OF ESTES PARK 210 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-0799; www.casagrande mexicana.com CASCADES Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-4001; www.stanleyhotel.com CHELITO’S MEXICAN 145 Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970586-0886 Page 60 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

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o trip to Estes Park is complete with out stopping at your favorite candy, ice cream or pastry shop.

Whether you have a favorite or not, take the time to explore all the sweet sensations throughout town.

CARAMEL CORN 144 E. Elkhorn, Estes Park, 970-577-1216; www.ep caramelcorn.com CARAMEL CRISP 108 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-9927; ccrisp.com CINNAMONS 920 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4367 DONUT HAUS 342 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-2988; donuthaus-estespark.com DAIRY QUEEN 218 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4939; dairyqueen.com ESTES PARK TAFFY CO. 121 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-3407; www. purplemountaintaffy.com

– ICE CREAM, CANDY & PASTRY SHOPS – FLAVOR OF THE ROCKIES ICE CREAM 101 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4374; www. flavoroftherockies.com GLEN HAVEN GENERAL STORE 7499 C.R. 43 Devils Gulch Road, Glen Haven, 970586 2560; facebook.com/ glenhavengeneralstore GRANDMA’S MOUNTAIN COOKIES 217 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-0967; grand masmountaincookies.com HAYLEY’S ICE CREAM 102 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4207; www.pioneercandy.com LAURA’S FINE CANDIES 129 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-4004; www.pioneercandy.com

MOON KATS TEA SHOPPE 205 Park Lane, Estes Park, 303-437-9514; wwwmoon kats.com MUNCHIN HOUSE 130 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8483; themunchinhouse.com NOTCHTOP BAKERY Stanley Village, 459 E. Wonder View Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-0272; www. thenotchtop.com OLD FASHIONED CANDY 102 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-3623 ROCKET FIZZ SODA POP & CANDY STORE 356 Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-1688; www.rocketfizz.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-6601

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SCRATCH DELI & BAKERY 911 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8383 SHAKES ALIVE! Stanley Village, 513 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-7007; www. shakesalive.com SUNDAE SALOON 125 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-5652 TAFFY SHOP 121 W. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 970-586-4548; originaltaffyshop.com YESTERDAY’S ICE CREAM SHOP 191 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8624 YOU NEED PIE! PIE SHOP & BAKERY Stanley Village, 509 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-8624; www. youneedpie.com

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ll summer, Performance Park Amphitheatre is home to a series of free movies and weekly concerts. The outdoor venue features a grassy hillside, perfect for picnics. The Summer Outdoor Movie Series, held June-August on first and third Fridays, features a family film preceded by a live band.

The park opens at 7 p.m., with a beer garden and local food concessions. Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. and movies begin at sunset. The 2nd annual Wednesday Night Live and 18th annual Thursday Night Live Summer Concert Series return, June 8-Aug. 25. The concerts feature local acts and special nights including Cowboy Brad’s All-Originals Concert, June 23; Summer Song Fest VII, July 7; and a Tribute To Folk Music Legends, Aug. 4. All concerts are free and begin at 7 p.m. For information, call 970-586-9203 or visit www.estesarts.com.

Aerial Tram Since 1955, the Estes Park Aerial Tram has provided a bird’s-eye view of the area without having to hike. Operating daily until early September, the tram is one of the few European-style cable cars operating in the U.S. Find details at EstesTram.com or call 970-586-3675.

WILD ROSE RESTAURANT TACO BELL PARK THEATRE CAFÉ Park Theater, 132 Moraine Ave., 537 Big Thompson Ave., Estes 157 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, www.wildrose Estes Park, 970-586-8904; www. Park, 970-586-0408; tacobell.com 970-586-2806; restaurant.com historicparktheatre.com TAVERN 1929 Mary’s Lake Lodge, 2625 Marys YOU NEED PIE! PIE SHOP & BAKERY PENELOPE’S BURGERS & FRIES 229 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970- Lake Road Estes Park; www. 509 Big Thompson Ave., Estes maryslakelodge.com 586-2277; penelopesburgers.com Park, 970-577-7437; youneedpie. blogspot.com THAI KITCHEN PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL 401 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 401 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, 970– TOWN SERVICES – 577-7112; thaikitchenestespark.com 970-577-0032; peppersmex.com ESTES PARK TOWN HALL THE EGG & I POPPY’S PIZZA & GRILL 342 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 970- 393 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, 586-8282; poppyspizzaandgrill.com 970-586-1173; www.theeggandi 970-577-3588; www.estes.org restaurants.com – TRANSPORTATION – SCRATCH DELI & BAKERY 911 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970- THE OTHER SIDE RESTAURANT ESTES PARK FREE SHUTTLE 900 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970- 970-577-9900; www.colorado.gov/ 586-8383 586-2171; www.theothersideof townof estespark/shuttles SHAKES ALIVE! FRUIT SHAKES Stanley Village, 513 Big Thompson estes.com ESTES PARK RENT-A-CAR Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-7007; THE ROCK INN MTN. TAVERN 970-577-9715; www.estespark 1675 Hwy. 66 Estes Park, 970-586- rentacar.com www.shakesalive.com 4116; www.rockinnestes.com SMOKIN’ DAVE’S BBQ R.M.N.P. SHUTTLES 820 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970- THE VIEW RESTAURANT 970-586-1206; nps.gov/romo/plan Historic Crags Lodge, 300 Riverside yourvisit/shuttle_bus_route.htm 577-7427; smokindavesq.com Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-6066; crags STEAMERS CAFE – VISITOR CENTERS – Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview lodgeweddings.com ESTES PARK VISITOR CENTER Ave., Estes Park, 970-586-3371; TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT Rocky Mountain Gateway, 500 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, www.stanleyhotel.com 3450 Fall River Road, Estes 970-577-9900; www.estes.org SUBWAY – 2 LOCATIONS Park, 970-577-0043; www.trail ROCKY MTN. NATIONAL PARK 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes headrestaurant.com BEAVER MEADOWS Park, 970-577-7744; subway.com Rocky Mtn. National Park, Hwy. 36, 184 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, TWIN OWLS STEAKHOUSE 800 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park, Estes Park, 970-586-1206; www.

970-586-5023; subway.com 970-586-9344; twinowls.net nps.gov/romo SUNDAE SALOON FALL RIVER 125 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970- WAPITI COLORADO PUB Rocky Mtn. National Park, 3450 Fall 247 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, 586-5652 River Rd., Estes Park, 970-577-0043 970-586-5056; thewapitipub.com SUNDECK RESTAURANT 915 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970- WATERFRONT GRILLE – WINERY – 586-9832; sundeckrestaurant.com Estes Park Resort, 1700 Big ThompSNOWY PEAKS WINERY son Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-6400; SWEET BASILICO CAFÉ 292 Moraine Ave., Estes Park, 970theestesparkresort.com 430 Prospect Village Dr., Estes Park, 586-2099; snowypeakswinery.com 970-586-3899; sweetbasilico.com Page 62 Mountain Adventure Guide • Summer 2016

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