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Lakeside appeals to all ages

Pack a picnic with local foods

Music abounds at Planet Bluegrass

Rolling cross country

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Hydrate while on your adventures

Check out local shopping sites

A world of cuisine

An adventure on horseback Fun awaits in Winter Park

Explore local museums

Discover nature at localattractions

Don’t miss local arts and festivals

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Lakeside Amusement Park

Full of History

By Rachel Carter • Longmont Times-Call

f you’re looking for a perfectlyplastic Disney-esque experience,you won’t find it at LakesideAmusement Park. If you’re lookingto drop $35 just to get in the gates,

or spend $7 on a soda, then Lakeside’snot your destination. If you’re lookingfor the latest and greatest in whiplash-inducing rides, Lakeside won’t fulfillyour expectations.

But, if you’re looking for a place sofilled with history you can smell it, sothickly covered in nostalgia you canfeel it, so reminiscent of a time mostgenerations will never know — or canhardly remember — then, absolutely, goto Lakeside Amusement Park.

Sure, it’s not new and shiny. Sure, it’s

graying and a bit grimy. Sure it is; it’s 101years old.

Lakeside has aged, but she has agedgracefully given that she just surpassed acentury, and the park is still beautiful,lighted at night by thousands of bulbs onthe Tower of Jewels and by Art Deconeon signs glowing throughout the park.

The park celebrated its 100th anniver-sary last year. Lakeside opened in 1908amid much fanfare, people hailing it as“The Coney Island of the West,” and TheDenver Post saying “Lakeside’s 100,000lights will turn night into day!”

Denver brewer Adolph Zang openedthe park, which was nicknamed the“White City” for its white Exposition-

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style architecture and countless lights.Ben Krasner bought the park in the 1930s, and

his daughter, Rhoda, and her daughter, Brenda,continue the tradition today — making it one ofthe oldest amusement parks in the nation andone of the few remainingfamily-owned operations inthe country.

Lakeside offers 40 differ-ent rides for adults and chil-dren: some newer and scari-er, such as ZOOM, a 140-foot-tall tower that drops itsriders in a near free-fall, butmany are older and morelikely to remind riders of atrip to the county fair orsummer carnival.

The Cyclone Coaster, awooden roller coaster thatwas built in 1940, takes rid-ers to a peak of 90 feet andreaches a top speed of 50mph. American Coaster En-thusiasts honored the Cy-clone with its ACE CoasterClassics award and in 2003designated it a “landmark coaster.”

Park owner Ben Krasner hired the T.M. Hartoncompany to build a coaster similar to one in NewOrleans that he had admired, according to ACE.The Cyclone opened to the public May 17, 1940,replacing the popular Derby Racer.

Another coaster-like ride is the Wild Chip-munk, which opened at the park in 1955. Unliketraditional coasters with the cars attached in longtrain, the Chipmunk has individual cars that fol-low a compact, jerky track and makes riders feellike the car is going to hurl right off the rails.

The Merry-Go-Round is original to the park

and riders have a variety of hand-carved animals(and some chariots) from which to choose.

The Skoota Boats pool — where bumper boatsbounce into each other — once was the finalsplash of a log-ride forerunner, Shoot-the-Chutes. Riders boarded boat-like carts that were

hoisted to the top of a rampand launched down into thepool.

Other classics include aFerris wheel, bumper cars,bumper boats, and the Tilt-A-Whirl, the Scrambler, theSpider, the Round-Up andthe Matterhorn.

The park also has twominiature steam trains —Puffing Billy and WhistlingTom — that travel aroundthe shores of Lake Rhoda.Both trains are from the1904 St. Louis World’s Fairand have been at Lakesidesince 1908, according to thepark’s Web site.

Kiddies’ Playland is forchildren only; 16 rides forone coupon each — 50

cents a ride — that includes a kiddie coaster, acanoe ride, flying space ships and tiny Ferriswheel.

Entrance to the park is $2.50 per person, paidat the parking lot entrance or at the walk-up gateon Sheridan Boulevard. Visitors can either buytickets to ride the rides, or an unlimited ridewrist band, which runs $13.75 during the weekand $19.75 on weekends and holidays.

Unlike most amusement parks, visitors canbring their own food into the park for picniclunches and dinners.

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Cinnamon and cayenne roasted almonds with Haystack Mountain goat cheese goes well with thespring garlic and fresh greens sandwich designed by Longmont Chef Deborrah Traylor. Traylordesigned the picnic with ingredients that can be purchased from the Longmont Farmer’s Market.(Richard M. Hackett/Times-Call)

Pack a picnicwith local goods

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By Susan GlaironLongmont Times-Call

Food just tastes better outdoors. Thesmell of the grass, the warmth of the sunand the sound of a running creek inspirethe taste buds.

Lugging an overflowing picnic basketto a favorite lookout awakens the hungerwithin and makes flavors more intenseand satisfying.

But so often, what’s in our basket isless than inspiring. This time, leave thetuna fish and egg salad sandwiches homeand visit the Longmont Farmers Market,which opens Saturday.

Deborrah Traylor (“Chef Deb”), who’soften found at the market dishing outfood samples, created an early- and alate-season picnic menu using only foodsfound at the market.

These recipes are no fuss. Just shop themarket, throw the ingredients in yourbasket along with some plates, cutlery, asharp knife, cutting board and blanket,and drive directly to your special place.

May PicnicServes twoWhile tomatoes and other warm-

weather vegetables won’t be ready untilthe summer, early May is rich with freshsalad greens and newly harvested garlic.

Open-faced Spring Garlic and FreshGreens SandwichIngredients:1 small bulb spring garlic with greens

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2 to 4 ounces Boulder Chevre or ApplewoodSmoked Chevre from Haystack MountainGoat Dairy (suggested by Maureen Reagan,sales and marketing manager for HaystackMountain Goat Dairy, Longmont)

1 loaf Italian or chiabata bread from theStyria Bakery

Vanilla Fig Balsalmic Vinegar or CaramelizedRed Onion and Fig Spread (if you use thisspread, put it right on the bread, but omitthe suggested garlic) from CornerMarket Secret Recipes (suggested by CarolAnn Kates, owner of Corner Market SecretRecipes in Fort Collins)

Handful mixed organic salad greensFinely chop the garlic and some of the green stalks.

Spread cheese on bread then sprinkle garlic and garlic

greens on top. Place salad greens on top of sand-wich. Drizzle Vanilla Fig Balsalmic Vinegar over thetop of the sandwich.

Alternate: Spread Caramelized Red Onion and FigSpread on bread. Spread cheese on bread and placegreens on top of cheese. Omit the garlic.

Also serve1 package of cinnamon and cayenne roasted

almonds from Spice (suggested by JustinPerkins, owner of Spice)

1 bottle Chardonnay (chilled in your picniccooler) or Merlot from Boulder CreekWinery, (suggested by Jackie Thompson,Boulder Creek Winery’s owner andwine-maker)

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Check out local farmers’ marketsAs the signs of spring and summer arrive, so do farmers’ markets,

popping up in cities and towns of all sizes and providing a fresh foodoption through the fall. Here is a list of farmers’ markets in the area:

Longmont Farmers’ MarketWhere: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Hover Street and Boston Avenue,Lo n g m o n tWhen: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, May 2 through Oct. 31More info: w w w. l o n g m o n t f a r m e r s . c o m

Boulder Farmers’ MarketWhere: Next to Central Park on 13th Street between Canyon Boulevardand Arapahoe Avenue in BoulderWhen: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 4 through Nov. 7; and 4 to 8 p.m.Wednesdays, May 6 through Oct. 7.More info: 303-910-2236 or www.boulderfarmers.org

Fort Collins Farmers’ MarketWhere: Parking lot at the southwest corner of Harmony and Lemay in FortCollinsWhen: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, May through October; and 11 a.m. to3 p.m. Wednesdays, June through OctoberMore info: w w w. f o r t n e t . o r g / m a r k e t

Larimer County Farmers’ MarketWhere: Larimer County Courthouse parking lot on the north side of OakStreet between Mason and Howes streets.When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 27 through Oct. 10More info: Call 970-498-6000, e-mail [email protected] or visitw w w. c o l o s t a t e . e d u / D e p t s / C o o p E x t / L A R I M E R / f a r m m k t 0 8 . h t m

Longmont ChefDeborrah Traylordesigned the picnicwith ingredients thatcan be purchasedfrom the LongmontFarmer’s Market.(Richard M.Hackett/Times- Call)

DessertTwo pieces apple strudel from the

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August PicnicServes two

Snack2 small bags kettle corn from

Huck’s Kettle Corn

Colorful Summer SaladIngredients:Variety of red, orange and

yellow summer tomatoesSmall bunch of mizuna (Japanese

spicy green) from Toad GardensMeyer Lemon Grapeseed Oil Salad

Spritzer (from Corner MarketSecret Recipes)

Salt and pepper2 gyros from the Giggling Greek

restaurant2 Silver Canyon Coffee Company

iced teasQuarter the tomatoes and cut in half

again. Add a few leaves of hand-tornmizuna. Drizzle some of the grapeseedoil and sprinkle with salt and pepper totaste.

Serve with gyros and iced tea.

DessertSqueeze of honey1 round Camembert Cheese

(suggested by Robert Poland,co-owner MouCo Cheese Co.)

2 Western Slope peaches1 cantaloupe or honeydew melon

For dessert, drizzle some honey overthe cheese and slice into finger-size bites.Quarter the peaches, slice the melonand serve next to the cheese.

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Previous page: Jim Broyles works on writing a song next to the St. Vrain River along with other musiciansduring the 12th Annual Song School at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons in 2007. (Jill P. Mott/Times-Call)

The Planet’s WorldThe Planet occupies 18 acres on the west side of Lyons. Nine structures dot the property, in-

cluding offices and stages. The setting is inspiring. Red rocks rise up to the north and west, andthe gurgling of the St. Vrain River is the de facto soundtrack. Visitors can feel like they’ve gottenaway from it all, but the conveniences of town are a walk away. Festival-goers often camp at theproperty, and acoustic campground jam sessions late into the morning are hardly unusual.

“It’s like a mini-city,” Szymanski says. “You sleep, eat and listen to music together.”

Telluride Bluegrass FestivalThe Telluride Bluegrass Festival, though it occurs miles

away from Lyons, is the Planet’s superpower. Every year,musicians and “festivarians” from around the country trekto Telluride for a weekend of boundary-breaking bluegrassand roots music. “Telluride Bluegrass is a style in itself,”Szymanski says. The seminal band Newgrass Revival iscredited with pushing limits at the festival and setting anexample that continues today. The 36th annual event isplanned for June 18 to 21, which coincides with the sum-mer solstice. Artists this year include Elvis Costello andDavid Byrne. The festival’s house musicians form a dreamband: Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyerand Bryan Sutton.

Song SchoolWant to learn how to do what Planet Bluegrass’ performers do? During the Planet’s Song

School, emerging songwriters spend a week at the Planet learning from the pros how to craft andperform their own songs. Past students include Kort McCumber, who later moved to BoulderCounty and is now one of the region’s emerging artists. Classes on writing, delivery, promotionand other aspects of the singer-songwriter’s trade are only part of the school’s appeal. Partici-pants also enjoy camaraderie, and they benefit from each other’s feedback.

Planet World Happenings

Folks FestivalWhen: August 14 to 16Where: Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. MainSt., LyonsCost: Starting at $45Information: www.bluegrass.com or800-624-2422

RockyGrassWhen: July 24 to 26Where: Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. MainSt., LyonsCost: Starting at $50Information: www.bluegrass.com or800-624-2422

Song SchoolWhen: Aug. 9 to 13Where: Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. MainSt., LyonsCost: Starting at $100Information: www.bluegrass.com or800-624-2422

Telluride Bluegrass FestivalWhen: June 18 to 21Where: Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. MainSt., LyonsCost: Starting at $60Information: www.bluegrass.com or800-624-2422

Wildflower Concert SeriesWhen: Ongoing dates throughoutsummerWhere: Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. MainSt., LyonsCost: Starting at $10Information: www.bluegrass.com or800-624-2422

U.U.S. Highway 36 passes throughtown and proceeds up a slight slopeinto the Foothills. But before itleaves the small town of Lyons, theroad skirts on the south bank of theSt. Vrain River a level lawn, which ispartly obscured and easily missed.

In fact it’s home to a whole planet— Planet Bluegrass, a concert venue,a festival producer, a promoter ofgreen practices, an educator and anincubator of talent that draws inter-mingling nations of fans, performersand students.

Steve Szymanski, vice president ofPlanet Bluegrass, says, “A tribal orcommunity experience around thearts is what we offer.”

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The John Cowan Band performs at theWildflower Concert Series. (Courtesy BenkoPhotographics) Right: Music fans gather inside theWildflower Pavilion at Planet Bluegrass in 2007.(Jill P. Mott/ Times-Call)

Far left: Singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb performs at the 2005 FolksFestival. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call) Left top: Betsy Novak ofBoulder dances to the music of Arthur Lee Land in 2007 duringthe Folks Festival. (Joshua Buck/Times-Call) Left bottom: Peopleplay with hula hoops at the Folks Festival. (Courtesy BenkoPhotographics)

Ro c k y G r a s sRockyGrass is the Planet’s other annual bluegrass festival, and this one takes place

right on the Planet’s property. The music is comparatively more traditional than at Tel-luride, however pure tradition is not required. The adventurous Punch Brothers, for ex-ample, performed last year. The festival includes instrument contests, a family tent, jamcircles and other side activities. For a week before the festival, Planet Bluegrass offers itsRockyGrass Academy, during which participants learn bluegrass from world-class per-formers. The academy also includes an instrument building workshop. Students workwith a kit to build a mandolin in four days. This year’s festival is planned for July 24 to26. Performers include Sam Bush, Del McCoury Band, Peter Rowan, Steve Earle, HotRize and Earl Scruggs.

Folks FestivalIt’s called Planet Bluegrass. But the Planet is too big for

one genre of music. The annual Folks Festival celebratesthe art of the song. Some of the best songwriters aroundtravel every year to Lyons and share their tunes with anattentive and appreciative crowd. The event includessongwriting workshops, where aspiring Bob Dylans honetheir craft. This year’s festival is planned for Aug. 14 to16. The lineup includes Rufus Wainwright, SusanTedeschi, Dougie MacLean and Brett Dennen.

Wildflower Concert SeriesDuring the Wildflower Concert Series,

the Planet feels more like a hamlet as artistsgive intimate performances in the Wild-flower Pavilion, a scaled-down venue onthe ranch. That does not mean the qualityof the acts is scaled-down: recent perform-ers have included the John Cowan Bandand Michelle Shocked.

Upcoming shows in the spring series in-clude the John Jorgenson Quintet on May 7and Cadillac Sky on May 15.

Bluegrass musicians, from left, Harrison Cargill, abanjo player, Nate Luebbe, 20, on fiddle, CarolineClark, 18, mandolin player, and Robert Clark,16 onbass jam together on a tune in 2007 at PlanetBluegrass Ranch in Lyons. (Jill P. Mott/Times-Call)Far right: RockyGrass Festival in Lyons. (CourtesyBenko Photographics)



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Mike Barrow rides mountain bikes becauseit’s the closest he can get to flying, says the52-year-old outdoors enthusiast.

“A bicycle is the one thing that makes aman feel like a bird,” says Barrow, past presi-dent of the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, anonprofit organization that partners withland management agencies in Boulder Coun-ty to maintain and design bike trails. “A air-port transports the body, but a bicycle makesyou feel the wind fly.”

The key to an enjoyable mountain bikeride starts by knowing which land-use agen-cy owns the trails you plan to ride, saysElaine Wells, visitor services specialist at theBoulder Ranger District of the U.S. ForestSer vice.

“You need to have a map and make surethat map has information about the landthese trails are on,” Wells says, adding thatmost trails open to bikers are on land ownedby the federal, state, county and city govern-ments. “It’s important because different landmanagement agencies have different rulesand regulations.”

Wells says a prime example of these nu-ances is evident in Betesso Preserve, which ismaintained by Boulder County. Mountainbiking is prohibited on Wednesdays and Sat-urdays at Canyon Loop Trail, one of thea re a ’s main trails.

Knowing ahead of time who owns thetrails saves time and money. On county trails,fines for mountain bikers who venture offdesignated trails start at $50.

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Gabriel Habermehl, of Niwot, rides his mountain bike at Hall Ranch.(Joshua Buck/Times-Call) Previous page: A mountain biker rides WildTurkey Trail at Heil Valley Ranch. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

Longmont resident Terry Gust rides on PictureRock Trail between Lyons and Heil Valley Ranchin 2008. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

Open Space, says researching trails before heading out also helpspeople determine if trails are suited for their fitness level. “It takessome skill to go around rocks or to go down a hill,” says Fried, ex-plaining that narrower trails are better for more seasoned riders.“You have to keep your bike in that narrower space.” Regardless ofexperience, Barrow says all bikers need to promote “re s p o n s i b l emountain biking” behaviors. “Responsible mountain biking isleaving the place in as good or better condition than what youfound it in, and being a friendly person on the trail.”

Barrrow says he encourages people to educate themselves aboutwhat mountain biking has to offer this summer. At least for him,it’s the ultimate release. “It takes me where the wild things are,”Barrow says. “It gives me my mental health. It’s what I do thatcharges my soul.”

For more information, maps and descriptions, visit these sites:• Boulder Mountainbike Alliance: www.bma-mtb.org• Boulder County Parks and Open Space: www.bouldercounty.org/openspace• City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks: www.bouldercolorado.gov• U.S. Forest Service: www.fs.fed.us

Mountain bike friendly areasBetasso PreserveLocation: 6 miles west of Boulder off SugarloafRo a dTrails: Canyon Loop Trail, 3.2 milesOwned by: Boulder County Parks and Open SpaceDifficulty: Beginner to intermediateAdditional : Mountain biking on the Canyon LoopTrail is not allowed on Wednesdays andSaturdays. Bikers must travel one directionthrough the loop.

Rabbit Mountain Open SpaceLocation: East of Lyons off Colo. Highway 66Trails: Eagle Wind Trail, 3 miles. Little ThompsonOverlook Trail, 1 mile.Owned by: Boulder County Parks and Open SpaceDifficulty: Beginner to IntermediateAdditional: The land south and east of the EagleWind Trail is closed Dec. 15 through July 15 toprotest nesting eagles. Although closure don'taffect trail use, visitors found in the wildlife closurearea can be ticketed.

Walker RanchLocation: 7.5 miles west of Boulder off FlagstaffRo a dTrails: Walker Ranch Loop, 8.2 miles. MeyersHomestead Trail, 2.5 miles one-wayOwned by: Boulder County Parks and Open SpaceDifficulty: Meyers Homestead Trail is for beginners.Walker Ranch Loop is intermediate to advanced.Additional: Part of the the Walker Ranch Loop isowned and operated by the El Dorado CanyonState Park.

Hall RanchLocation: Entrance is on Colo. Highway 7, onemile west of LyonsTrails: Nelson Loop, 2.2 miles. Bitterbrush Trail,3.7 miles, one-wayOwned by: Boulder County Parks and Open SpaceDifficulty: Intermediate to advanced

Heil Valley RanchLocation: South entrance is northwest of Boulderon Geer Canyon Road off Left Hand CanyonRoad. North entrance is at a temporary parkingarea west of Red Gulch Road in Lyons.Trails: Wapiti Trail, 2.5 miles. Ponderosa LoopTrail, 2.6 miles. Wild Turkey Trail, 3 miles. PictureRock Trail, 5.2 miles.Owned by: Boulder County Parks and Open SpaceDifficulty: Intermediate to advancedAdditional: Until a permanent trail head is finished,cyclists are encouraged to park at Meadows Parkand Sandstone Park.

West MagnoliaLocation: South of NederlandTrails: There are 23 miles worth of trails withinthe area, including 17 trails and roads formountain bikersOwned by: Boulder Ranger District of the U.S.Forest ServiceDifficulty: Beginner to advanced

Boy Scout Dot Trails or Front RangeTr a i l h e a dLocation: East of the Peak to Peak HighwayTrails: There are 10 miles of trail east of Peak toPeak Highway, North of Magnolia Road andSouth of Boulder CanyonOwned by: Boulder Ranger District of the U.S.Forest ServiceDifficulty: Intermediate to advancedAdditional: These trails lead into the ReynoldsRanch Open Space, owned by Boulder CountyParks and Open Space.

Marshall MesaLocation: South edge of Boulder at intersection ofColo. Highway 93 and Marshall DriveTrails: Community Ditch Trail, 4 miles. GreenbeltPlateau Trail, 1.6 miles. High Plains Trail, 2.5 miles

Owned by: City of Boulder Open Space andMountain ParksDifficulty: Beginner to intermediateAdditional: High Plains Trail goes through aconservation areas where travel is restricted tothe trail.

Doudy DrawLocation: South on El Dorado Springs DriveTrails: Doudy Draw Trail, half-mile trail beforeintersecting with Community Ditch Trail. SpringBrook North, 1.2 miles. Spring Brook South, 1.1milesOwned by: City of Boulder Open Space andMountain ParksDifficulty: IntermediateAdditional: Bikes are not allowed on GoshawkRidge Trail.

Boulder Valley RanchLocation: North of Boulder off U.S. Highway 36and Long Horn RoadTrails: Trails: Eagle Trail, 3.2 miles. Sage Trail, 1.2miles.Owned by: City of Boulder Open Space andMountain ParksDifficulty: Beginner

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1. Invest in a map that clearly marksthe trails you plan to ride and whichland-use agency owns them. If you planto venture off the marked trails, makesure your map also outlines where pri-vate property begins.

2. Call ahead to make sure weatherconditions haven’t shut down the trail.You can also call for suggestions onhow to maximize your trip.

3. Tell someone where you’re going.Because you probably won’t have cellservice on the trails, make sure you letpeople back home know where you’llbe for the day.

4. Be aware of your surroundings.Know who will be on the trail with you.Hikers, children and pets can be obsta-cles if you aren’t expecting them.

5. Bring along a first aide kit, food,water, proper gear and extra supplies ifyou need to stop and fix your bike.

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Spaces: 303-678-6200• City of Boulder Open Space and

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Rodeo offers fun for people of all ages. Thecarnival, rodeos, livestock shows, horse shows andexhibits have something to entice everyone. Theeight days packed with entertainment will keeppeople busy during the dog days of summer.

Boulder County Fair, Livestock Show and RodeoWhere: Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 NelsonRoad, LongmontWhen: July 31 through Aug. 8How much: Free. Call for more information aboutspecial events ticket prices.More info: 303-772-7170 orw w w. b o u l d e r c o u n t y f a i r. o r g

Greeley StampedeWhere: Island Grove Regional Park, 600 N. 14th Ave.,GreeleyWhen: June 25 through July 5Cost: Admission to the event grounds is free. ProRodeo tickets $10 to $22; Kid’s Rodeo $6 to $9;concerts $20 to $68; Demolition Derby $12 to$22; parking fees: $7 to $10 per vehicleMore info: 800-982-2855, 970-356-7787 orw w w. g r e e l e y s t a m p e d e . o r g

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More info: 970-619-4000 or http://larimercountyfair.org

Estes Park Rooftop RodeoWhere: Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, U.S. Highway 36and Community Drive, Estes ParkWhen: July 7 through July 12; kick-off parade: 10:30a.m. July 7, downtown Estes ParkCost: General admission seats are $15 for adults and$5 for children ages 3 to 11. Box seat tickets are$20 for all ages. Parking is $5.More info: 970-586-6104 orw w w. e s t e s n e t . c o m / e v e n t s / r o o f t o p r o d e o . h t m

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Planning on taking in Colorado’s gorgeous viewsvia its trails or waterways this summer? Make sure tobring along plenty of water to keep hydrated, espe-cially if you are headed to the highcountr y.

Traci Thompson, a registereddietitian at IMAGEplus+ HealthConcepts in Littleton, explainsthat at high altitude — 6,000feet or higher — your kidneysare working harder and puttingout more urine. Additionally,you are losing more fluid thanyou would at lower elevationsthrough evaporation, and yourappetite and thirst mechanism islessened.

Even at lower altitudes, by thetime you are thirsty, you are behind onyour fluid intake, Thompson says. So,it’s important to increase the cups offluid consumed per day when you arein the mountains.

For an adult at lower altitudes, fluidconsumption during a routine dayshould be about eight to 10 glasses offluid (including food, water and caffeinat-ed beverages), according to Thompson. At higher alti-tudes, consumption should increase to about 12 to 17cups, or 3 to 4 liters a day.

So, at higher altitudes when exercising recreationally, fluid consumptionshould be even higher: about 1 to 2 cups an hour. If you are exercising formore than an hour, you should take a sports drink to replenish electrolytes,according to Thompson. And if you are starting to feel the effects of altitudesickness — dizziness, nausea or fatigue — sit down and sip some water.

Good advice for people visiting from sea level is to carry twice as much wa-ter with you as you would normally.

Paul Kammermeier, a clinical exercise physiologist at the Boulder Centerfor Sports Medicine, says a person’s urine should be pale and copious when heor she goes to the bathroom. If it’s not, dehydration will hurt performance forathletes.

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Local ShoppingDowntown LongmontWhere: South Main Street, approximately from KenPratt Boulevard to Ninth AvenueWhat: A variety of gift shops, restaurants, antiquesand collectibles storesMore info: 303-651-8484 or www.dolo.org

Twin Peaks MallWhat: More than 60 specialty shops and eateries, aDillards, a Sears and a movie theater.Where: 1250 S. Hover St., LongmontWhen: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays throughSaturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. SundaysMore info: 303-651-6454 orw w w. t w i n p e a k s m a l l . c o m

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Old Town NiwotWhere: Second Avenue between the DiagonalHighway and Niwot RoadWhat: Old Town features many specialty boutiques,antiques, art galleries, jewelry, clothing, salons, acoffee shop and two world-class restaurants.More info: w w w. n i w o t . c o m

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Pearl Street MallWhere: Ninth Street to 15th Street, BoulderWhat: A wide range of shops, including gift andvariety stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, vendors anda theater. The four-block pedestrian-only section isa popular place for musicians and performers.When: Generally, stores are open from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sundays.More info: 303-449-3774 orw w w. b o u l d e r d o w n t o w n . c o m

Twenty Ninth Street MallWhat: A nontraditional outdoor mall with largespecialty shops, major retailers, boutiques, a 16-

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A World Of Cuisineonly a few miles away By Jon Hoover

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In these lean economic times, not everyone has enoughdisposable income to travel to exotic locales such as Europe andAfrica. Fortunately, area restaurants offer different varieties ofcuisine from around the world. From quick walk-up counterdelicacies to hidden alpine gems to extravagant gourmet, only ashort drive separates Longmont’s foodies from a whole world ofculinary curiosities.

The following is this spring’s survey of some of the bestrestaurants in the Longmont area. You can find suggestions foran entire season’s worth of dining out. You can find options forbreakfast, lunch and dinner. You could choose a light, healthconscious vegetarian dish or some good old fashioned meat andpotatoes. You can revel in the comfort of familiarity with a juicy,all-American cheeseburger. The guide gives you a price rangewith one dollar sign for inexpensive, two for mid-priced andthree on the high end.

So when your stomach starts growling, the solution is simple:choose your destination, go forth and eat.

ChoCho’s Mexican RestaurantAbout four years ago, Melanie Martinez was working in the

purchasing department of a local technology company when shedecided it was time to do something different. She openedChoCho’s in Firestone — a Mexican eatery focused on familyre c i p e s .

ChoCho’s is convenient for people onthe go with call-ahead orders or drive-through service. For those who want toventure inside, they can place their or-ders at a walk-up counter. Once you set-tle into a table and booth, choose from ahalf dozen imported Mexican hot saucesfor those who want to add a little kickto Martinez’s already simmering chiliesand salsas.

The signature item on the menu is the ChoCho, named afterwhat Martinez’s children used to call empanadas. The ChoCho ishomemade flour dough folded over a choice of ingredients, thendeep fried. Order it plain or covered in smothered homemade chiliand cheese, or adding lettuce and tomato.

ChoCho’s features well-known Mexican favorites like enchiladasand tostadas, but also features some innovative twists Martinezcrafted such as the q-taco — a taco inside a quesadilla and the Mex-ican hamburger consisting of hamburger, rice, beans, lettuce, toma-to and cheese smothered in green chili over a tortilla.

Vegetarians can choose anything from a guacamole tostada to asmothered three bean and cheese enchilada. In the morning, Cho-Cho’s offers a variety of Mexican breakfast dishes including break-fast burritos and a bacon and cheese quesadilla.

Address: 11078Cimmarron St., Firestone,303-776-4277$Hours: Monday throughFriday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.;Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Style: Mexican

ChoCho’s Deluxe Burrito comes with any two ingredients of beans, cheese,beef, potatoes, chicharrones, chicken or shredded beef.(Paul Litman/Times-Call)



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Andrea’s Homestead CafeFor many generations, Andrea Liermann’s family owned a large

hotel and brewery on the border of Bavaria and Thuringia in Ger-many called Falkenstein. It was there Liermann honed herrestaurant management and hospitality skills. Coming to Col-orado at age 21 with her young son, she worked at the Black BearInn in Lyons and helped establish the Old Prague Inn near Long-mont on Colo. Highway 66.

In 1977, she remodeled an old filling station and fulfilled herdream of opening her own cafe— A n d re a ’s Homestead Cafe.The decor has an inviting, OldWorld allure. Customers dineunder the watchful eyes of theanimals mounted on the walland they are reminded of thetime by the antique Germancuckoo clock.

A n d re a ’s is open for breakfast,lunch and dinner, or brunch for the indecisive. They offer tradi-tional German favorites, such as wienerschnitzel, bratwurst,sauerbraten, rouladen and Munich Backhändel: half of a juicyroasted chicken served over homemade bread dumplings.

A n d re a ’s also serves a variety of traditional American andsouthwestern fare such as the Gorganzola Bacon Burger or theBlue Corn Enchilada. The highlight of the sandwich menu isthe Philmore: thinly sliced ham, bacon, tomatoes, cheese andmushrooms on grilled sourdough. Andrea’s offers a range ofvegetarian options, as well.

Deanne Schaible has worked at Andrea’s for 23 years. In ad-dition to cooking and managing the restaurant in the morn-ing, Schaible specializes in preparing homemade baked goodsand can even bake cakes to order with a few days notice.Schaible takes credit for inventing one of the more popularbreakfast items, Mark’s scramble.

According to Schaible, Liermann’s son, Mark, would comein to Andrea’s in the morning and demand that Schaible “fixhim up some food.”

Liermann plans to add new appetizers and tapas to hermenu. She hopes these items will appeal to bikers, hikers,horseback riders or anyone passing through Lyons who wantsto stop in for a quick, light snack along with a beer or glass ofwine.

Meadow Mountain CafeOne of the benefits of living in the Longmont area is easy

access to the nearby mountains. Hungry hikers, cyclists andsightseers can find succor among the rustic cabins of Al-lenspark at the Meadow Mountain Cafe. Proprietress Roxanne“Rocky” St. John offers traditional American breakfast, lunchitems and homemade soups. St. John is also famous for herbaked goods like pies, rolls, breads and muffins, all preparedfrom scratch.

The small, rustic cabin has an embracing ambiance thatmakes visitors feel at home from the start. Although seating islimited, it is not uncommon for customers to invite strangersto join them at their table.

For breakfast, St. John has created some fantastic omeletterecipes, such as the Crystal Spring Omelette with spinach,mushrooms, green onions and Swiss cheese. St. John also rec-ommends her huevos rancheros. For lunch, try a variety ofburgers and sandwiches. Thesalmon burger with grated carrots

and nuts is perfect for diners cravingsomething off the beaten path forlunch. The Meadow Mountain Cafe al-so offers a variety of vegetarian dishes.Rocky tries to offer at least one vege-tarian soup every day such as a cab-bage soup based on a neighbor’sre c i p e .

There has been a restaurant at thislocation since 1946, though there havebeen a number of owners. St. John has been working at theMeadow Mountain Cafe for 25 years and has owned and operat-ed it for almost two years. The original Lil’s Cafe was built by acouple who lived across the street. According to St. John’s hus-band, Dan, Lil was notorious for her pies. Lil’s legacy is intact, asSt. John’s pies are popular with the many Allenspark locals whofrequent the cafe.

According to Rocky, many of her customers are people travel-ling along the Peak to Peak Highway who just happen to “stum-ble upon” her cozy little eatery. Such travellers are extremely for-tunate, as it is worth a trip to Allenspark just for a bite to eat or aslice of pie.

Address: 441 Colo.Highway 7, Allenspark,303-747-2541$Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2p.m. in winter, 7:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. in summer,Open 364 days a year(closed Christmas)Style: American

Specialty omelet with pancakes and toast from Meadow Mountain Cafe inAllenspark. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)

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Poor Boy Salad from the Derby Grille. (PaulLitman/Times- Call)

Jambalaya at Tortuga’s.(Richard M. Hackett/Times- Call)

The Derby GrilleFrom Mark Twain to Jack Kerouac,

the road trip has always been a centralpart of the American experience. Oneof the best parts of a road trip is find-ing a bite to eat at a previously un-known, out of the way little roadhouse. Longmont residents seekingsuch a getaway need look no furtherthan nearby Berthoud.

The Derby Grille has been offeringcold beer, good burgers and a livelyatmosphere since 1993. The DerbyGrille has all the charms of a typicalbar including a loud jukebox, boister-ous local crowd and a gregarious staffthat makes regulars and first-time vis-itors feel welcome. One is likely toencounter a diverse cast of charactersthat might include motorcycle enthu-siasts, local farmers and ranchers, up-wardly mobile professionals or eccen-tric Berthoud locals.

The Derby Grille’s menu includes avariety of char-grilled burgers andsandwiches headlined by the Big Dad-dy O burger, a 1-pound behemothsure to satisfy the heartiest of ap-petites. The Derby Grille serves appe-tizers such as mouth-watering friedpickle spears and also offers a range

of breakfast items from 9 a.m. to noonon Saturday and Sunday. Every Fridaythe Derby Grille has a fish fry, includ-ing their famous walleye served withcorn on the cob starting at 4 p.m.They also offer an after-hours menufrom 9 p.m. to midnight, includingpizza, French fries and other pub fare.

The social scene at the Derby Grilleis quite lively. There is an open micnight on Tuesdays and on “thirstyThursdays” visitors can enjoy DerbyMargaritas for $4. Friday night thereis a typically raucous karaoke nightand Sunday night a more family ori-ented karaoke night. BeginningMemorial Day weekend, the DerbyGrille will have two or three livebands every Saturday night startingaround 5 p.m.

One of the highlights of the DerbyGrille is its outdoor patio, a comfort-able, grassy area canopied by lights.

To r t u g a ’sChef Pete McLaughlin hails from Flori-

da, where he grew up cooking and eatingall kinds of seafood. McLaughlin, alongwith his co-owners, wife MichelleMcLaughlin and Tripp Lindley, recognizedthat landlocked Longmont could use agourmet seafood restaurant.

The restaurant is tucked away in a suchas house in one of the older neighborhoodsin Longmont.

To rt u g a ’s offers unique appetizers suchas the delectable Shrimp Ceviche or the fla-vorful Smoked Salmon Wontons.

Having a small restaurant with a some-what confined kitchen causes McLaughlinto be creative with his menu. Although themenu is small McLaughlin tries to changeit as often as he can. Tortuga’s offers topnotch versions of cajun standards like jam-balaya, etouffee and fried catfish.

The small menu has a lot to offer butwhat keeps people coming back are thespecials. McLaughlin improvises differentspecials based on what kind of fish arefresh and in season. McLaughlin has freshfish flown in daily from a distributor inNew England.

Aside from specials, visitors to Tortuga’scan try fish or chicken prepared in one ofMcLaughlin’s signature sauces such as theMojo sauce, a blend of Caribbean flavorsover rice and beans.

The hard surfaces and confined spacetend to make the dining room a little loudwhen crowded. While a quiet, intimatemeal is not always possible, Tortuga’s is agreat place to go for people who want tohave a few drinks with dinner. The signa-ture drinks such as Bubba’s Love Punch

(named after McLaughlin’s brother-in-law)or the Rastaman which contains Tortuga’shome made ginger beer are a great compli-ment with dinner.

When weather permits, the patio at Tor-tuga’s is usually packed to the gills. Some-one living in Longmont might feel like theycould not get any further from the ocean.For those who can’t make it to the beach,sitting on the patio at Tortuga’s, sipping aBayou Breeze and enjoying fresh, delicioussea food is the next best thing.

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From left: Ana Williams, Erika Primozich, Heather Pylant andRuth Moore peruse the menu at Ras Kassa’s EthiopianRestaurant in Boulder. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

Four-course fondue. (Courtesy The Melting Pot)

Ras Kassa’sAfter stepping through the doors of Boulder’s

Ras Kassa’s one might think they have been in-stantly transported to the heart of Ethiopia. Thesmell of frankincense hangs in the air, minglingwith an assortment of ex-otic spices too numerousto distinguish that driftout of the kitchen. Thestaff is warm and friendlyand they treat every cus-tomer like a new memberof their family.

To enjoy a meal at RasKassa’s, most visitors willhave to become familiarwith Ethiopian culinarycustoms.

Food is served atop a mesob, a low woven tabledesigned to contain the various stews and otherdishes that make up a typical Ethiopianmeal. Instead of using utensils, Ethiopian peopleeat with their right hands, using pieces of a fer-mented flour flat bread called injera to scoop upbits of food.

The menu features an array of stews and a big se-lection of vegetarian dishes. Diners who want tospice up their meal could try the Doro Wat, a spicychicken stew or the Metatesh, a spicy sweet potatostew. Ras Kassa’s offers a few seafood dishes includ-ing the South African Cape Filet. One of the mostpopular vegetarian dishes is the Yemeser Wot, redlentils simmered with onions, garlic, ginger and ablend of spices called Berbére. For $9.95 they alsooffer an African lunch buffet on weekdays from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ras Kassa’s boasts a diverse selection of alcoholicbeverages including mead from a Colorado winery,a cosmopolitan selection of wines and other beersand liquors from nearly every corner of the globe.Ras Kassa’s also offers catering.

For anyone looking for something a little out ofthe ordinary, Ras Kassa’s offers a taste of the exoticwith the intimacy of a family kitchen.

The Melting PotThe Melting Pot is a fun way to ex-

perience the Swiss tradition of fon-due. During the 19th century, theSwiss used forks to dip bread in amelted cheese and wine mixture as away to extend the life of those staplesthrough the winter. As the idea grewin popularity, many Swiss townshipsbegan to develop their own twists onthe idea and soon fondue became anational tradition.

The Melting Pot is part of a nation-wide chain of fondue restaurantsfounded in Tampa in 1975.

Newcomers should remember theetiquette of fondue: if you drop apiece of food into the broth, ladies arerequired to kiss the man on her leftand men who drop something off oftheir fork should buy a bottle of wine.

It is also a good idea to avoid takinga bite of food then dipping it back inthe communal broth. To be on thesafe side, one should be careful tokeep raw meats separate from cookedfood.

The Melting Pot offers a four-course meal: cheese fondue, salad, anentree cooked in one of four kinds ofbroth and chocolate fondue ford e s s e rt .

To cook entrees, choose betweenfour broths: coq a vin broth, a bur-gandy broth mixed with garlic, mush-rooms and spices; court boullion, aseasoned vegetable broth; bour-guignonne, a traditional Europeanstyle broth in vegetable-based canolaoil; or Caribbean mojo, a broth sea-

soned with citrus and island spices.Entree orders include a variety of

things to cook. For example, the“fondue fusion,” as part of a four-course meal for two, includes lobstertail, filet mignon, salmon, barbecuepork tenders, shrimp, honey dijonchicken, spinach artichoke ravioliand fresh vegetables.

Those who are not up for an entirefour course meal can order individualcourses a la carte.

Other popular individual entreesinclude the French Quarter featuringCajun-seasoned shrimp, filet mignon,chicken breast and Andouille sausageor the vegetarian which includes veg-etables, tofu, artichoke hearts porto-bello mushrooms and spinach andgorgonzola ravioli.

The Melting Pot has a cozy bar areaand an extensive selection of drinksfor anyone looking to imbibe. Thelarge wine list includes champagnefor special occasions and ports, cog-nacs, brandies and cordials for afterd i n n e r.

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Throughout the past 13 years, Treppeda’s has slowly evolvedfrom a small Italian sandwich shop to a full-scale restaurant. Own-er Howard Treppeda and chef Guisseppe Monaco, a native of theIsle of Capri, try to keep the food simple, light and healthy whileadhering to the traditional Italian recipes they grew up eating.Monaco uses no butter or cream in his cooking, and takes pride inpreserving the cooking methods that have been handed downthrough his family for hundreds of years.

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On Horseback: A sight seeing alternativeBy Victoria A.F. CamronLongmont Times-Call

One of the greatest ways to enjoy Col-orado’s natural beauty is on horseback.Whether one owns a horse, or pays to ride atrail on someone else’s horse, horseback rid-ing offers a chance to watch wildlife and seefantastic views.

Many Boulder County outdoor recreationareas include trails that are open to equestri-ans. “Our open space is incredible aroundhere, as far as places to go,” says Pat Jarvis,spokeswoman for Boulder County Horse As-sociation. A variety of trails is available; someare relatively flat, others climb into the hills,she says. “It’s really varied.”

Horses are prohibited on trails within mu-nicipal boundaries, according to the BoulderCounty Web site. They are also banned fromLichen Trail at Heil Valley Ranch, according tothe Web site.

When taking your horse on a trail, be sureyour tack is in good condition and have goodshoes on your horse, Jarvis says. Also, youshould wear sunscreen and carry water. Beprepared to pick up after your horse, as well.

Even when you go for a ride on someoneelse’s horse, you need to be prepared for theweather and carry water, advised Pat Karschn-er, owner of Allenspark Livery, near RockyMountain National Park. “Being at elevationhas its effect if you’re not well-hydrated,” hesays.

Riders should wear jackets or sweatshirts,and long pants. However, there have been oc-casions when people have shown up in shortsand flip-flops.

Karschner’s livery is unusual in that it offershorse rides to hikers on Longs Peak. “If peo-ple want to summit, we’ll wait for them to doit,” he says.

The hikers meet the horses at the LongsPeak trailhead, then ride with an Allenspark

Livery employee to the boulder fields. Thehorseman waits with the horses for the hiker;then the group rides back down to the trail-head. “The horses take the physical burden offfolks,” Karschner says. “It’s amazing the num-ber of people who want to do that.”

Allenspark Livery also offers pack-in servicein Rocky Mountain National Park. Fishers

and campers can rent horses, with orwithout guides, to go to the alpine lake.“We have very seasoned pack horses,”Karschner says.

Guides, when used, go back to meetthe group at a pre-arranged time.

Sandi Schleicher of Northbrook, Ill., and MarcCamron of Westminster participate in a trail ride inthe Roosevelt National Forest in August 2005. Theride, which started at the Cowpoke Corner Corral,included a spectacular view of the Continental Divide.(Victoria A.F. Camron/Times-Call)

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Top left: Kids racedown an alpineslide in Winter

Park. (CourtesyColorado Tourism

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Top right: Mountainbiking in WinterPark. (Winter ParkResort) Left: Jetskiing on GrandLake. (CourtesyColorado TourismOffice)

By Tony KindelspireLongmont Times-Call

Long after the snowboarders have pulledup their pants and gone home and thesnow has melted on all but the highestpeaks, Winter Park and the Fraser Valleycontinue to shine under the cobalt-blueColorado sky.

Situated near the western slope of theContinental Divide, the Fraser Valley’smood shifts when the weather turnswarmer. Skis are put up for the season andthe bikes are out. The deep snows of winterhave given the golf courses a lustrous greensheen. And the water that spends half theyear under a layer of ice sparkles like a mil-lion blue diamonds.

The average summer daytime tempera-ture in the valley is a mild 75 degrees, andthe nights average a brisk 45 degrees.

The abundance of activities gives every-one — from the family with small kids tothe uber-outdoorsman — an opportunityto make memories. The interesting thingabout the area in the summer is that whileall the things to do aren’t necessarily

unique to Colorado, they are all locatedwithin a relatively close proximity to eacho t h e r.

A good home base is the town of WinterPark, located about 90 miles from Long-mont on U.S. Highway 40. Perched atabout 9,100 feet above sea level, the townhas a year-round population of about 700,though the summertime bustle makes itseem larger than that.

The town makes the claim — though itis disputed — that it is the highest incorpo-rated city in the United States. The highestpoint has been 12,060 feet above sea levelsince 2006, when it annexed part of theWinter Park Ski Resort in order to allowon-mountain improvements.

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o nThere are many options besides the auto-

mobile for getting around in the Fraser Val-ley. For people-powered movement, there’sworld class hiking and mountain bike rid-ing. For the latter, more than 600 miles oftrails await. Or there’s horseback riding;hot-air ballooning; and rafting and kayak-

ing. There’s even horse-drawn wagons andstagecoaches for greenhorns looking for ataste of the Old West.

For travel by rail, the scenic ski trainfrom Denver’s Union Station to WinterPark Ski Resort runs every Saturdaythroughout the summer.

LodgingTo each his own. If you choose to stay at

one of the many working dude ranches inthe area, you have options. If your prefer-ence is to backpack to a backcountry campsite somewhere in the wilds of the Arapa-hoe or Roosevelt National Forest, you cando that. And there’s everything in between,from small, remote cabins to five-star ho-tels. Visit w w w. g r a n d - c o u n t y. c o m / l o d g i n g toexplore your options.

Another helpful site, especially for tentor RV campers, is w w w. c o l o r a d o d i re c t o ry.com. Click on the icon that best fits whatyou’re looking for.

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Hiking the FraserValley offersbeautiful vistasand views.(CourtesyWinter ParkRe s o r t )

and more than 150 miles of shoreline.The lakes offer a variety of fish, including

rainbow, brook, mackinaw and cutthroattrout; and large kokanee salmon. The Col-orado River, with its headwaters nearly twomiles above sea level in the Never SummerRange of nearby Rocky Mountain NationalPark, offers some prime trout stream action,as do the Fraser, Williams Fork and Bluerivers. As you would expect, there is noshortage of sporting goods stores offeringmaps, bait, lures, equipment and guide infor-mation.

Insider’s tip: Try the stretch of the Coloradobetween Shadow Mountain and Lake Granby.The water’s fast and the trout are hungry.

And in the I-didn’t-e x p e c t - t o - f i n d - t h i s - h e recategory: The GrandLake Yacht Club is like-ly one of the world’shighest yacht clubs at8,369 feet above sealevel.

GolfingFrom classic champi-

onship layouts that willchallenge even the mostexperienced duffers tomore traditional linkscourses, a variety of op-tions exist. If you’venever golfed at eleva-tion before, you’re in fora treat. There’s evendisc golf available.

Summer events in theFraser Valley andWinter Park:May 2009• May 9 — Eighth Annual GrandGala. This is a benefit for the GrandFoundation at nearby Devil’sThumb Ranch.• May 15 — Colorado SymphonyOrchestra Woodwind Quintet.It’s the first time members of theCSO are performing in theGrand Concert Series. For moreinformation, visit www.grand-countyconcer tseries.org.

June 2009• June 13 — Winter Park Resortopens daily for summer• June 25 to 27 — Grand GolfClassic• June 26 to 28 — GCBSpresents: The Seventh AnnualBlues From The Top Festival.Sponsored by the Grand CountyBlues Society, this year’s lineupfeatures Tab Benoit, TommyCastro and Deanna Bogart. Formore information, visitw w w. G r a n d B l u e s . o r g .

July 2009• July 4 — Fireworks and party atthe Fraser Sports Complex• July 4 — High CountryStampede Rodeo. This yearcelebrating its 25th anniversary,the rodeo runs every Saturdaythrough the end of August.• July 17 to 19 — American RedCross Fat Tire Classic. The 18thannual Fat Tire Classic, withproceeds benefiting the NationalSports Center for the Disabled.For more information, visitw w w. f a t t i r e c l a s s i c . c o m .• July 25 to 26 — Winter ParkAlpine ArtAffair• July 25-26 — Winter Park JazzFestival at Hideaway Park inWinter Park

August 2009• Aug. 8 to 9 — Fraser River Days• Aug. 8 to 9 — Colorado CraftFa i r• Aug. 15 — Taste of GrandCounty• Aug. 22 to 23 — Fa m o u sFlamethrowers High Altitude ChiliCookoff• Aug. 29 — Skate Park SummerBlowout

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“West Portal,” named for its location next tothe west entrance to the Moffat Tunnel, whichopened in 1928. The Denver parks depart-ment designated the area a “winter park”when it opened the ski area in 1940. It re-mains owned by the city and county of Den-ver, although Intrawest operates the resort.

A chairlift services what the resort calls“the world’s longest Alpine Slide.” At 3,030feet top-to-bottom, they might be right. Twochairlifts operate during the summer formountain bikers seeking the pull of gravity.Lessons and rentals are available. For thosewho want to stay more grounded, there’sMountainside Mini Golf, the Amaze’n HumanMaze, Leaps & Bounds Bungee jumping, theRock ’n Roll Gyro and an outdoor climbingwall. Kids age 5 and younger do everythingfree, and half-day and full-day activity passesare available.

All the resort’s lodging is open during thesummer, according toMary Woolwine, direc-tor of marketing for theresort. Families andmountain bikers makeup the majority of sum-mertime visitors, shesays.

Boating and FishingGrand Lake is Col-

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Discover MuseumsLongmont Museum & Cultural CenterWhere: 400 Quail Road, LongmontWhen: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdaysthrough Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; openWednesdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Mondays andcity holidaysHow much: Fr e eMore info: 303-651-8374 orw w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / m u s e u m

Lafayette Miners MuseumWhere: 108 E. Simpson St., LafayetteWhen: Thursdays and Saturdays 2 to 4 p.m. or toursby appointmentHow much: Fr e eMore info: 303-665-7030

Frederick Miners Museum and Memorial WallWhere: West end of Fifth Street, FrederickWhen: Museum opened by appointment onweekends. Memorial open to public.How much: Fr e eMore info: 303-772-9555

Boulder Museum of Contemporary ArtWhere: 1750 13th St., BoulderWhen: The Boulder Museum of Contemporary artwill be closed until May 1 for renovations.Operating hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m Tuesdaysthrough Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; noonto 3 p.m. Sundays; closed MondaysHow much: $5 for adults; $4 for students and seniors;free for children younger than 12. Free onSaturdays during the Farmers Market.More info: 303-443-2122 or www.bmoca.org

Dougherty MuseumWhere: 8306 N. 107th St. (U.S. Highway 287),Lo n g m o n tWhen: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays,June 2 through Sept. 3How much: $5 for adults; $3 for children age 6 to 12;free for children younger than 6More info: 303-776-2520 orw w w. c o . b o u l d e r. c o . u s / o p e n s p a c e / d o u g h e r t y

Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art and Gift ShopWhere: 6055 Longbow Drive, GunbarrelWhen: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 5p.m. weekendsHow much: Fr e eMore info: 800-777-8716 orw w w. l e a n i n t r e e m u s e u m . c o m

University of Colorado MuseumWhere: Henderson Building on the CU campus,between 15th and 16th streets east of Broadway,BoulderWhen: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SundaysHow much: Suggested donations: $3 for adults, $1 forchildren ages 6 to 18, $1 for seniorsMore info: 303-492-6892 orhttp://cumuseum.colorado.edu

Avery HouseWhere: 328 W. Mountain Ave., Fort CollinsWhen: 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays and WednesdaysHow much: Donation suggestedMore info: 970-221-0533 orhttp://poudrelandmarks.com/

Estes Park MuseumWhere: 200 Fourth St., Estes ParkWhen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays throughSaturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, May throughOctober; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays,1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, November through AprilHow much: Fr e eMore info: 970-586-6256 orw w w. e s t e s n e t . c o m / m u s e u m

Fort Collins MuseumWhere: 200 Matthews St., Fort CollinsWhen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays throughSaturdays; noon to 5 p.m. SundaysHow much: Suggested $2 donationMore info: 970-221-6738 or www.ci.fortcollins.co.us/museum

Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary ArtWhere: 201 S. College Ave., Fort CollinsWhen: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays;noon to 5 p.m. SaturdaysHow much: $2 adults; free for children age 18 andyounger; free for students with IDMore info: 970-482-2787 or www.fcmoca.org

Fort Vasquez MuseumWhere: 13412 U.S. Highway 85, PlattevilleWhen: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays throughSaturdays; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays, Memorial Daythrough Labor Day

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Greeley History MuseumWhere: 714 Eighth St.When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays throughFridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SaturdaysHow much: Fr e eMore info: 970-350-9220 or www.greeleygov.com

Historic Parish House and MuseumWhere: 701 Charlotte St., JohnstownWhen: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; 9 a.m. to noonfirst Saturday of every month and by appointmentHow much: Fr e eMore info: 970-587-0278 or www.jhs.netfirms.com

Little Thompson Valley Pioneer MuseumWhere: 228 Mountain Ave., BerthoudWhen: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays orby appointmentHow much: Fr e eMore info: 970-532-2147 orw w w. b e r t h o u d h i s t o r i c a l s o c i e t y. o r g

Loveland Museum/GalleryWhere: 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LovelandWhen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays andFridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; closedMondaysHow much: Donations acceptedMore info: 970-962-2410 or www.cityofloveland.org

MacGregor Ranch MuseumWhere: 180 MacGregor Lane, Estes ParkWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays,June through AugustHow much: $3 adults; free for childrenMore info: 970-586-3749 orw w w. m a c g r e g o r r a n c h . o r g

Rocky Mountain National Park LibraryWhere: McLaren Hall, 1000 U.S. Highway 36, EstesPa r kWhen: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and ThursdaysHow much: Fr e eMore info: 970-586-1362

An exhibit onthe rising ofthe FrontRange atLongmontMuseum andCulturalCenter. (PaulLitman/Times-Call)

The Kitchen exhibit at the Little ThompsonValley Pioneer Museum is “pre-electricity” from1890 to 1915. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)



Nature AreasThe 24 acres of the Jim Hamm

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Jim Hamm Nature AreaWhere: 1701 E. County Line Road,Lo n g m o n tWhen: Sunrise to sunsetHow much: Fr e eMore info: 303-774-4691 orw w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / p a r k s /park_list/overview/jim.htm

Wild Animal SanctuaryWhere: 1946 Weld County Road 53,Ke e n e s b u r gHow much: $5 for children 3 to 12 and$10 for adultsMore info: 303-536-0118 orw w w. w i l d a n i m a l s a n c t u a r y. o r g

Butterfly PavilionWhere: 6252 W. 104th Ave.,We s t m i n s t e rWhen: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, doors

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Downtown AquariumWhere: 700 Water St. (Interstate 25and 23rd Avenue), DenverWhen: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundaysthrough Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9:30p.m. Fridays and SaturdaysHow much: Before 6 p.m.: $14.95 foradults, $9.25 for children ages 3 to11, and $13.95 for seniors 65 andolder. Discounts and free parking after6 p.m. with restaurant receipt.More info: 303-561-4450 orw w w. a q u a r i u m r e s t a u r a n t s . c o m

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ArtLinkWhere: Main Street, downtown LongmontWhen: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, May 15, July 17 andSept. 18How much: Fr e eMore info: 303-678-8417 orw w w. A r t Wa l k Lo n g m o n t . o r g

Boulder Creek FestivalWhere: Along Boulder Creek, from Ninth Street to14th Street east to west, between CanyonBoulevard and Arapahoe Avenue north to southWhen: Memorial Day Weekend, May 23, throughMay 25. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday andSunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday.How much: Free for festival and entertainmentMore info: 303-449-3137 orw w w. b o u l d e r c r e e k f e s t i v a l . c o m

Colorado Music FestivalWhere: Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road,BoulderWhen: All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., Sundays,Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; June 27 throughAug. 7. The festival this year will also have twochamber music performances at Rembrandt Yard indowntown Boulder on July 15 and 29.How much: Tickets for individual shows range from$12 to $47, depending on seating. For seniors,tickets are $3 off normal prices and students take50 percent off most tickets with a valid ID.Subscriptions are also available.More info: 303-449-1397 orw w w. c o l o r a d o m u s i c f e s t . o r g

Erie Concerts in the ParkWhat: Series of outdoor shows with food, crafts andactivities for kids.

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Estes Park Plein Air: Painting the ParksWhat: The eighth-annual show features more than50 artists who paint on location for two weeks inAugust and sell their works in late August andS e p t e m b e r.Where: Estes ParkWhen: Artists will paint at locations throughout EstesPark, Aug. 15- Sept. 30; gallery reception andpaintings on display at sponsoring galleries Aug. 29through Sept. 30How much: Fr e eMore info: 970-586-9203 or http://estesarts.com/

Estes Park Fine Art and Crafts ShowWhat: Sponsored by the Fine Arts Guild of theRockies for more than 30 years, the show featuresa variety of fine arts and crafts.Where: Bond Park, in downtown Estes ParkWhen: Sept. 19 and 20How much: Fr e eMore info: 970-218-6005 or www.fineartsguild.org

Estes Park Alpaca MarketWhat: An indoor alpaca market featuring spinning,weaving and knitting, with alpacas on display and forsale.Where: Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 ManfordAve. in Estes ParkWhen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sept. 6How much: Fr e eMore info: 970-577-9900 orw w w. a l p a c a l a n d . c o m / A l p a c a M a r k e t . h t m

Jazz Fest and Art WalkWhere: Performance Park, Estes Park, at the westend of Elkhorn AvenueWhen: Jazz concerts noon to 5 p.m.; gallery tours 10a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 17How much: Free self-guided gallery tour and freedowntown jazz concertsMore info: 970-586-6104 for Jazz Fest; 970-586-9203 for Art Walk; orw w w. e s t e s n e t . c o m / e v e n t s / j a z z f e s t a r t w a l k . h t m

Loveland Art in the ParkWhat: the 45th annual outdoor arts and crafts showwith something for everyone.Where: North Lake Park, southeast corner of West29th Street and North Taft Avenue in LovelandWhen: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 8; 9:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Aug. 9How much: Fr e eMore info: 970-663-2407 or www.lincolngallery.com

Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show and SaleWhat: With more than 250 sculptors displaying theirwork, it’s one of the largest outdoor sculptureshow in the United States.Where: Loveland High School, 920 W. 29th St.; seeWeb site for parking infoWhen: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7; 9:30 a.m. to 6p.m. Aug. 8; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 9How much: $3 Friday; $5 Saturday and Sunday; freefor children 13 and youngerMore info: 970-663-7467 orw w w. l o v e l a n d s c u l p t u r e g r o u p . o r g

Loveland Sculpture in the ParkWhat: A premier outdoor sculpture show thatattracts artists and visitors from across the globe.Where: Benson Park Sculpture Garden, West 29thStreet and Aspen Drive, Loveland; see Web site forparking infoWhen: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8; 9:30 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Aug. 9How much: $5 Saturday and Sunday; free for children14 and youngerMore info: 970-663-2940 orw w w. s c u l p t u r e i n t h e p a r k . o r g

Rhythm on the RailsWhen: 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, June 11 toSept. 10Where: Whistle Stop Park, located along DiagonalHighway, NiwotCost: Fr e eInformation: 303-449-3137 orw w w. b c e p r o d u c t i o n s . c o m

Rhythm on the RiverWhen: July 10 and 11Where: Ro g e r ’s Grove, 220 Hover St., LongmontCost: Fr e eInformation: w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / r o t r

Vijay Bachus,along with hiswife, Racheland daughterRebekah, 10,have a goodtime groovingto the beats ofthe TropicalCoyotes ofFort Collins atRhythm on theRiver inRo g e r ’s Grovein 2008.(Joshua Buck/Times- Call)

Kirsten Kokkin’s bronze-cast “Tr i a n g l e ” is locatedin the Benson Park Sculpture Garden inLoveland. (Jenny Sparks/Reporter-Herald)



Colorado BoatingA relaxing summer afternoon of wake-free

boating begins at Union Reservoir in Longmont.The 736 surface acres of water and five miles ofshoreline provide ample room for all visitors.Other amenities include fishing, camping,swimming and a dog training area.

Reservoirs in Colorado offer stunning views ofthe foothills and are an escape for everyone frompaddleboaters to wave runners.

Union ReservoirWhere: The reservoir can be accessed by WeldCounty Road 26, off County Line Road in eastLo n g m o n t .What: This Longmont reservoir offers wake-freeboating and prohibits jet skis, power boats and waterskiing. Sailboats, small fishing boats and windsurfers areallowed. Boaters are not allowed to travel faster than 5mph, but there are no restrictions on boat or motorsize.When: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May 1 to Sept. 7.Hours vary the remainder of the year.How much: $8 for a vehicle with as many as 10passengers and $8 for a boat on a trailer. A Coloradoboating permit is required if the boat has a motor or islonger than 16 feet.More info: 303-772-1265 or www.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/park_list/overview/union.htm

Boulder ReservoirWhere: 5565 N. 51st St., BoulderWhat: Boating of all kinds including power boats,paddle kayaks, sailboats and jet skis.

When: Boating is allowed year-round with a validboating permit and signed liability waiver. Gateoperations run from May 3 to Sept. 28.How much: Free for children 2 and younger; $3 forchildren 3 to 12; $4 for teens 13 to 18; $6 foradults 19 to 59; $4 for seniors 60 and older.More info: 303-441-3461 or www.boulderrez.org

McIntosh LakeWhere: The lake is in northwest Longmont and isaccessible by Flanders or Dawson parks.What: The city of Longmont allows carry-on non-motorized boats on McIntosh Lake, includingkayaks, sailboats, bellyboats and small rowboats.Boaters must use available boat ramps. There is a25-boat limit on the lake at any given time. Noinner tubes are allowed.

When: One hour before sunrise to one hour aftersunset.How much: Fr e eMore info: 303-774-4691 or www.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/park_list/overview/mcintosh.htm

Boyd Lake State ParkWhere: 3720 N. County Road 11-C, LovelandWhat: Boyd Lake offers sandy beaches and a view ofthe Front Range and 1,700 surface acres of waterfor boating, fishing and sailing. Everything frommotorboats to canoes are allowed on this lake.When: Boating on the lake after sunset is allowedwith proper lighting. Boats must be registered.How much: $7 park entrance fee from May 1 throughSept. 30; $6 park entrance fee Oct. 1 through April30. Annual passes cost $60 per vehicle.More info: 970-669-1739 orw w w. p a r k s . s t a t e . c o . u s / Pa r k s / B o y d La k e

Carter LakeWhere: Bison Visitor Center, 1800 S. LarimerCounty Road 31, Loveland.What: At 1,100 acres and a maximum depth of 180feet, Carter Lake is nestled in the foothills west ofLoveland. With three boat ramps, everything fromsailboats to fishing boats share the water.When: The gates are always open. Boats can be onthe water at night with proper lighting.How much: Daily permits cost $7 per vehicle and $7per boat. For an annual permit, Larimer Countyresidents pay $65 per vehicle and $65 per boat.Nonresidents $85 per vehicle and $85 per boat.More info: 970-679-4570 orw w w. l a r i m e r. o r g / p a r k s / c a r t e r. h t m

Joe Bassmanpicked upwindsurfing lastyear, and althoughthe water inMcIntosh Lakewas cold in lateNovember 2008,he couldn’t resistletting all the windgo to waste.(JoshuaBuck/Times- Call)

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Hikers can summit a 14,000-foot peak or strollalong a sidewalk near a lake. Northern Coloradooffers something for everyone.

Travelers along mountain trails, in addition togetting some exercise, might catch a glimpse ofelk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, moose andcoyote. Wildlife and plant life along prairie trailsinclude wetland vegetation, bald eagles and blueherons.

Monitored and maintained by cities, countiesand state agencies, Colorado’s pathways come ina variety of lengths and difficulty levels. You canfind trails for all types of weather, all types ofabilities and all types of hikers.

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Boulder County Open SpaceTrail system: About 72 miles of trails wind in andaround Boulder County.What: Boulder County Open Space trails cross avariety of landscapes, including grasslands, wetlandsand foothills. Some open space lands have historicalfeatures or are still part of ranch land. BoulderCounty Open Space trails weave through areassuch as Betasso Preserve, Bald Mountain, HallRanch, Heil Valley Ranch, Legion Park and RockCreek Farm. Dogs, horses and mountain biking areallowed on most trails, but visitors should check trailregulations before setting out. Dogs are notallowed at Caribou Ranch, Dodd Lake, Hall Ranchand Heil Valley Ranch.More info: 303-678-6200 orw w w. c o . b o u l d e r. c o . u s / o p e n s p a c e /recreating/index.htm

City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain ParksTrail system: 143 miles of trailsWhat: Trails in the city of Boulder Open Space andMountain Parks system range in difficulty andinclude areas for other multi-use activities, such asclimbing and paragliding. Restrictions to certainareas are in effect to protect native wildlife. TheKolb and Coal Creek properties are closed fromNov. 1 to July 31 to protect nesting bald eagles.The Axelson property northwest of the BoulderReservoir is closed for osprey nesting and roostingactivity until Sept. 10. Open space areas are hometo many native species of wildlife, and closures of

sensitive areas during mating seasons are common.Check the Web site below for current closures.How much: Access to most open space areas is free,but a parking permit for cars that are registeredoutside of Boulder County is required for theGregory Canyon and Flagstaff areas. Nonresidentsmust pay a $3-per-day fee on-site through self-payenvelopes or buy an annual pass for $15 throughthe mail or at open space offices.More info: 303-441-3440 orw w w. c i . b o u l d e r. c o . u s / o p e n s p a c e

Eldorado Canyon State ParkTrail system: Eleven miles of trailsWhat: Eldorado Canyon provides opportunities forhiking, biking and rock climbing. Visitors can enjoysandstone cliffs and scenic routes along SouthBoulder Creek only 8 miles southwest of Boulder.The park reaches capacity quickly on weekendsand holidays, so it is better to visit early and onweekdays.More info: 303-494-3943 orh t t p : / / p a r k s . s t a t e . c o . u s / Pa r k s / E l d o r a d o C a n y o n

Firestone TrailTrail system: 12 miles of trailsWhat: This 12-mile system links Firestone parks, theSt. Vrain Legacy Trail and the Colorado FrontRange Trail system.How much: Fr e eMore info: 303-833-3291 orw w w. c i . f i r e s t o n e . c o . u s / f i r e s t o n e / h i g h l i g h t s - m a i n . h t m

Longmont GreenwayTrail system: The greenways include several miles ofpaths, both concrete and gravel, with connectionsto nature trails.What: The city of Longmont greenway system linksparks within the city and runs along the St. VrainR i v e r.How much: Fr e eMore info: 303-651-8446 orw w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / p a r k s / p a r k _ l i s t / g r e e n w a y l i s t . h t m

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Trail system: More than 930 miles of trails in fiveranger districts: Boulder, Canyon Lakes, ClearCreek, Pawnee National Grasslands and Sulphur.The national forests and grasslands encompassroughly 1.5 million acres in the Rocky Mountains,foothills and shortgrass prairie of north centralColorado. The Boulder district has excellent hiking,ranging from easy strolls to rugged climbs abovetreeline. The hiking season depends on elevationand snowfall, with the bulk of the hiking seasontypically from mid-July to mid-September.How much: Access to most national forests andgrasslands is free, but the Arapaho NationalRecreation Area, a group of lakes in the Granbyarea, costs $5 per vehicle per day; $10 for threedays; $15 for seven days; or $30 for an annualpass. Fees also may be charged for certain activities,such as camping.More info: 970-295-6600 or www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf

Larimer County Parks and Open LandsTrail System: Larimer County open space offersseveral outdoor recreation areas. Some areasrequire park-entrance permits and campingpermits.How much: Annual permits cost $65 for LarimerCounty residents per vehicle and $85 fornonresidents; day passes are $7 at reservoirs and$6 at other areas.More info: 970-679-4570 orw w w. c o . l a r i m e r. c o . u s / p a r k s

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