Top 3 places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Northern Colorado
This is a holiday rooted in Christianity, but today it’s better known for green beer and corn beef and cabbage. March 17 is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in the fifth century and the Irish have celebrated this date ... [ Read More ]
St. Patrick’s Day in Fort Collins, Colorado
The Mayor celebrates St. Patrick's Day a top a Colorado mountain. Photo by Ryan Schlaefer. All rights rserved. St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I’m not exactly sure why. Despite having Irish roots my family never celebrated ... [ Read More ]
Denver Big Air Event
I wanted to share these amazing pictures with you. My friend Chase Squires took these photos of the ski ramp that was constructed for the Denver Big Air Event that’s happening today and tomorrow in downtown Denver. These photos show ... [ Read More ]
Oatmeal Festival in Lafayette, Colorado (Jan. 8, 2011)
This festival is sponsored by Quaker Oats. I have no idea why Lafayette, Colorado celebrates oatmeal, maybe by next year’s festival I’ll have gotten to the bottom of that bowl, I mean mystery. The celebration includes a 5K run, followed ... [ Read More ]
Estes Park Winter Festival (Jan. 14-17, 2011)
I recently met a couple from Switzerland who said that Estes Park, Colorado reminded them of their home country. Estes Park is a charming little town nestled among snow-capped peaks and I can think of no better place for a ... [ Read More ]
Fruitcake, not just for eating (The 16th Annual Fruitcake Toss, Manitou Spring, Colorado)
FRUITCAKE 1) a rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits and spices, 2) a crazy or eccentric person. TOSS 1) to throw, pitch or fling. Fruitcake Toss, Manitou Spring, Colorado (photo courtesy of Suzanne Barlow) Love it or hate ... [ Read More ]
Snow sculpture festival comes to Loveland, Colorado
An artist works on a small ice sculpture during Loveland's Winter Walk. Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer The 2011 Snow Sculpture in the Dark in Loveland, Colorado will run December 5-10. An updated blog about the event will be posted on ... [ Read More ]
Wet your whistle at the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival
Loveland, Colorado's Dancing Pines Distillery imported their copper still from Spain. Photo by Andrea Emmerling Photography. Colorado is already known for beer, but the craft distillery business is making their mark in the rocky mountain state. Colorado is fourth in ... [ Read More ]
Green up your life at the Sustainable Living Fair
It is easy being green. Find out how you can green up your life at this year’s Sustainable Living Fair in Fort Collins, Colorado. Read all about this family-friendly festival here ... [ Read More ]
Northern Colorado embraces bluegrass music at a brand new festival
The BuckVillians, photo from their Facebook page. This event caught my eye because bluegrass music is always a good time and at $10, ticket prices are just right. This weekend Laporte, Colorado will be alive with the sound of the ... [ Read More ]
