Tag: Argo Mill And Tunnel
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Another step of progress for scenic gondola, trails in Colorado mountains
Amid some local angst, planners of a scenic gondola and mountain bike trail network in Colorado’s central mountains are celebrating “another little piece of the puzzle.” That’s how Mary Jane Loevlie described Idaho Springs voters approving a land swap in this month’s general election. Owner of the historic Argo Mill and Tunnel, Loevlie is the…
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‘The game has changed’: Virginia Canyon mountain bike trails open in Colorado
Highly anticipated mountain bike trails have opened in Colorado’s central Rockies. Announced Thursday, Drop Shaft and Hopper trails are the first bike trails to debut as part of a long-dreamed, broader network called Trek Trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park. The system was dreamed long before Gary Moore stepped into Colorado Mountain Bike Association leadership…
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Idaho Springs’ new golden opportunity: scenic gondola and ‘world-class’ mountain biking
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In early 2018 from her home in Idaho Springs, Mary Jane Loevlie was enjoying wine with a neighbor and looking up the mountainside from the Argo Mill and Tunnel, the historic tourist destination she owns. “Out of the blue, I said, ‘Gosh, I wonder if…
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The mill and tunnel that shaped Colorado’s gold destiny
The Argo Mill and Tunnel, located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, played a crucial role in the state’s gold mining history, representing a major industrial boom in the region. Once the center of gold processing, it is now a historical landmark attracting visitors with its story of mining innovation.
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Gold awaits! 10 places to explore mines and pan for gold in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Long after their heydays, several mines in Colorado carry on as tourist destinations. And in parks and streams, gold still awaits seekers with the hand tools and know-how. If digging and panning, be aware that some locations require permits. Here are options to relive that…