Tate Follett is a 6th generation North Parker. He grew up hunting and fishing every opportunity he got, whether it was riding his bike to the Michigan and Illinois Rivers to go fishing after school or waking up early to go coyote hunting with some buddies. He has always been passionate about hunting, animals, and the outdoors, so pursuing a career in taxidermy was a natural direction for him to take. Tate’s career change came about when he moved from Walden to Craig, Co

It's another busy week in North Park with the fair already underway. Catch the details in this weeks Jackson County Star as well as other news on why the county was left without power last week. "Centurylink Jumper Cable Kills All Service" "1981 North Park High School Graduate Killed In Accident" "Jackson County In Air Quality Advisory" "Construction Season Continues" "Smokey Sky To Continue" "History Colorado Announces Schedule For 2017-2018" Pick up your copy of the Jackso

It’s Fair time again! The 2017 North Park Fair Books have arrived and can be found all around town! Putting the fair together is a huge community effort that many volunteers and especially the North Park Fair Board work hard for months to accomplish each and every year for our community. As you look through your Fair Book, you’ll be amazed at the many volunteers, donors and sponsors listed throughout the book. Make a point to say thank you to all these fine folks who have k

This week during the North Park Fair, Jackson County 4-H is excited for everyone to come see the new playground equipment recently installed in the Alisha Adkins Memorial 4-H Park. The playground is located directly adjacent to the Jerelin Wattenberg Center at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. To secure the new playground equipment, Jackson County partnered with 4-H to request and be awarded a substantial Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grant for $18,000 that was matched with n

There are so many hidden gem lakes tucked away in the mountains here in North Park. A treasure in the woods we cherish is Teal Lakes located at 9000’ and just 30 minutes west of the town of Walden. Teal Lake is 50 acres of sparkling beauty and tucked away in the Rocky Mountains that make up the Continental Divide bordering western Jackson County. The trout fishing in this serene setting is good enough to keep visitors returning year after year, but also close by are several

If one knows anything about North Park, it would be that we are known for our seasons. Its muddy springs, its short but beloved summers, its beautiful autumn, and, of course, its long-lasting winters. However, we are not limited to these four seasons. North Park is famous for its hay crop during hay season, the trophy wild game harvested during hunting season, the craziness through any sport season, and unlike many, we know the struggles of mud season. My favorite season, is