Snow has finally blanketed the valley of North Park and signs of the holiday season are decorating the community. The courthouse looks marvelous decorated and lit up, as well as the Town Hall star beaming over the town. Parties are happening and open houses are in full swing. No holiday season would be complete though without the delivery of the little orange bag from Corkle Oil Company. For over 50 years the tradition of sharing the bag of goodies has been something all c

My entire life I have watched my parents hustle to make the extra buck for our family. My dad owned and operated two businesses, while restoring vintage cars and houses on the weekends. My mom has worked for our family industrial insulation company and pushed the importance of education and home life balance. The hustle must of rubbed off because I have always worked to bring home a little bit more. I worked at our family pawn shop showing jewelry and guns since I could see a

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

If I had a dollar for everything I could say that is wonderful and attractive about life in North Park I would be a millionaire. There’s only one place in town I could entrust with taking care of that stash too, Mountain Valley Bank. As a business, our local banking institution does just what a bank is suppose too by taking care of money and offering financial services to consumers and businesses in the area. Our bank is just a little different though. Mountain Valley Ban

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

Long, hot summer days filled with sunshine, water and fun. Humans and pets alike enjoy all the recreational opportunities that can be found in North Park from sand to water and mud. This time of year is the best, and our pet companions enjoy the great outdoors as well. That is evident by the embedded matt their coats become from frolicking in our outdoor playground. That’s when I call Steph to the rescue… Grooming by Steph to be exact. My Australian Shepard/Rainbow mix an

Main Street of Walden is filling with the aroma of smoked hog early on this Monday morning. The annual BBQ put on by Zirkel Liquors is done each year on it’s anniversary. This year we celebrate 2 years of serving the residents and visitors of Jackson County. Last year we fed over 200 people and look forward to serving that many again as well today. We, Reb and Jamie Brown, purchased the liquor store once known as Tom’s Liquors from Harold and Kathy Paeglow two years ago.

There’s a sweet new watering hole just outside of town that serves two of my favorite things, pizza and beer! This isn’t normal pizza it’s wood fired pizza. And it’s GOOD… delish, make your mouth water and crave it, GOOD! Not only is the food amazing, the setting created is pretty fantastic. Located just a mile outside of Walden to the South East on Highway 14 sits Mansker Station, owned by DK Mankser an artist with a draw knife. When first approaching the log structure,

One of my favorite movies is Steel Magnolias, which features a beauty salon in a nontraditional, neighborhood setting. The quaint interior is beaming with class, nostalgia and comfort. The same ambiance that Shirley McClain and Dolly Parton created in that movie set can be found here in Walden two blocks east of Main Street. On Garfield Street, located at the home of Karen Knoll-Martin you will find Hair & Nails by Karen. Karen grew up here in Walden and is proud to have g

Eagles Wing Ranch sits at 8,200 feet; bordered by dramatic peaks in a spectacular high mountain valley known as North Park, Colorado. Built in 2008, the 5 bedroom lodge sits on our family owned and operated bison ranch in the old minding town of Coalmont. We are about 30 minutes southwest of Walden on CO Highway 14. Head past our entrance and you'll enter into the Routt National Forest. Excellent fishing and hunting in the area. We are the ideal home base for snowmobilers