Tag: Idaho Springs
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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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Clear Creek County sheriff apologizes after community finds missing Idaho Springs man dead
An internal investigation will be conducted to see how the agency failed in its response to Paul Peavey’s disappearance, the Clear Creek County sheriff said Tuesday
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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 discovery, mill and tunnel that shaped Colorado’s gold destiny
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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…
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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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Colorado’s iconic foods, from slopper to harvest
When we think about eating in Colorado, we think about green chili meeting a beefy, unlikely partner. We think about a very unlikely part of a bull. And then, of course, there’s the colorful variety that grows from our beautiful, gracious Earth. Here’s a look at the state’s iconic foods: The slopper: About that unlikely…
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Relive the gold rush at these mine tours in Colorado
They once made millionaires. Now they make tourists happy. Take a step back in time at these mines: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Cripple Creek The mine’s website recalls the story of Mollie Kathleen, who one day in 1891 “noticed an interesting rock formation that winked back at her.” The history goes: “With her heart racing,…
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I-70 construction project to be discussed in public meeting
The Colorado Department of Transportation will host a public meeting Tuesday to discuss the I-70 Floyd Hill Project. The public is invited to attend the meeting Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clear Creek High School at 185 Beaver Brook Canyon Rd. in Evergreen. Officials will talk about project design, construction and how CDOT…
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5 outdoor ice skating destinations around Colorado
For decades, ice skating at Evergreen Lake has been an iconic way to experience Colorado winter. Here are some other outdoor venues around the state: Bring on the freeze: Gazette’s annual Winter Fun Guide is embracing the cold like never before Colorado Springs One side of downtown’s Acacia Park is transformed for skating in what’s…