Tag: Mount Antero
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A never-ending education: A Colorado rockhound’s journey to ‘nature’s art’
Every child must grow up. Sandra Gonzales grew up to be a mother, to work in the healthcare industry for 25 years. But she never grew out of her childhood passion. “We went camping every weekend,” she recalls of her Denver upbringing. “We were in the mountains every weekend. And I would be looking around…
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Colorado’s great gems and where to find them
Figuratively, we see Colorado’s mountains as a collective treasure trove for all of the rewarding experiences they afford. The landscape is a treasure trove in a literal sense too. Colorado Geological Survey reports the state naturally produces more than 30 varieties of gemstones. These are the most well-known: Amazonite The name is derived from the…
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A look at 20-plus Colorado 14ers named for people, as Evans change is contended
In 2017, Jeri Norgren discovered a personal, indirect connection to the controversy swirling around the name of one of Colorado’s highest peaks. A fifth-generation native and history buff, Norgren was a member at a meeting for the 141-year-old literary organization Denver Fortnightly Club. There was mention of the group’s “instrumental” role in christening Mount Evans.…