Need a quick summer get-away before summer gets away? There's a cute little cabin that is not so new to town, but new to the VRBO traveler. The Majestic Moose Cabin is the perfect place for you to get away from the hustle and bustle. The cabin has a long history including being a gift shop, an artist studio and a personal residence. No the charming building on 5th street can ad vacation retreat to its list of accomplishments. It has been refinished into a charming retreat

If you take one hike this summer, let me recommend one to Rainbow Lakes. This truly magnificent set of lakes located in the heart of the Continental Divide offers the hiking enthusiast a series of 9 lakes to explore. Our adventure-ographer, Matt Schleppy, spent last weekend enjoying the scenery and took many great pictures to share for this photo blog. I could entice you with details on the beauty and the adventure, but Matt's pictures speak for themselves. The best set of

A couple years ago, I was goofing around on Facebook and came across a picture of a sasquatch that was taken in North Park in 2015. After a brief cyber-stalking effort, I found the organization responsible for the picture: Sasquatch Investigations of the Rockies. SIR is based out of Parker, Colorado and they frequent North Park to conduct their research. As a community leader, I was curious to know more about our sasquatch population and couldn't let the opportunity pass so I

Help is needed in and around Walden. Read the full cover story about the employment crunch that is currently happening in North Park in today's edition of the Jackson County Star. Here are the rest of the headlines this week: "Help Wanted! Looking For Help!" "Internet Meeting, Wattenberg Center, Thursday 6 PM" "August 1 Deadline Approaching" "A Sign Of The Times" "Greenbacks Back In The River!" "Vaccines, Records, Get Ready For School" "Weddle Makes Wyoming's Provost List"

TONIGHT!! 7:00PM You are invited to attend a free music event tonight a Mountain View Baptist Church. Music for all ages! Bluegrass, gospel, contemporary and a couple of songs performed by some younger kids who attended a music camp the past couple days. Some members of their youth group have been here this week helping with building maintenance project and their worship leader to put on the music camp for local kids. Their hard work and service to our community has been su

Jackson County…the Bull Pen…. Walden area… However you refer to this magnificent area, journeys are endless in this grand valley locals refer to as North Park. The Northwest Colorado Cultural Heritage Tourism program has worked hard to preserve the nostalgic ways of life not only here, but in all of North West Colorado through a series of marketing projects. One popular project they’ve worked hard to create is a compilation of journey’s though Northwest Colorado to share the

The Wellman family is five generation ranchers from Northwestern Colorado with a rich traditions in sheep. In the 1920’s my great grandfather partnered with his neighbor to bring the first 500 sheep to their homesteads in Thornburgh, Colorado. We have been raising registered Corriedales since 1976. Since that time we have grown and developed a flock that is focused on outstanding productive traits and beautiful fleeces. As an agriculturalist I have a passion to connect people

The hot and dry summer weather is upon us and with that comes fire season. Read about recent fire activity in the Jackson County Star cover story this week. Also catch these other headlines: “Lightening Starts Fire On West Side” “Commissioners Nix County Fire Ban” “Help Avoid West Nile Virus” “Paint Care Hosts Free Paint Recycling” “Education Is Key To Help Prevent Dangerous Bear Encounters” “Why Water & Contact Lenses Don’t Mix” Don’t forget to read the Jackson County Chr

Walden is the booming metropolis that one would think they could find a car dealership in, but in fact at one time there use to be several. Today North Park Auto Sales, LLC has the corner on the market for car dealership in Jackson County. Owned by Mike and Elizabeth Schleppy, it is conveniently located on the edge of town just west of Jacks Auto Parts off Logan Street. Owner and mechanic, Mike Schleppy has been working with mechanics since a very young age. Starting at th

It’s difficult to write about a place you have never seen and experienced unless you are intrigued by the allure of the magnificent landscape we know as North Park. West of Walden up a little-known foot path is the Lone Pine Trail. The mysteries that lay upon that trail enchant the most avid hikers in the country. Two lakes, specifically, are found off the beaten path of this trail tucked into the backdrop of the well-known Lone Pine Ranch. USFS trail #1157 leads to a true