This hidden gem is rarely out of site because she is so busy living her life hands up.  This person has made a life dedicated to serving the

The 9 Health Fair is a big deal. A big enough deal in North Park that people come from Wyoming, and even Grand County to attend. It hosted by the Jackson County Lions Club in the North Park High School and a variety of services are available for those in attendance. This Saturday, April 8th from 8:00 AM-12:PM and serviced by the best volunteers in the county. From blood draw testing to other screenings and health booths, visitors can get a great recap of their personal hea

Memories of North Park Cowbelles Beef Cook Off It has been suggested that I write about some of my memories of the Colorado Beef Cook Off sponsored by the North Park Cattle Women (called Cowbelles back at the time we were competing, I believe). I was the Home Economics teacher back then (Family and Consumer Science teacher nowadays) . I have always believed that many kids love to be competitive in class and a cooking contest is way too fun to pass up. The food competitions on

Ranching is the lifestyle I know and love. I was raised in North Park on a ranch my entire life, and I am extremely excited to raise our kids the same way. My husband Mike and I are able to lease my parents’ ranch where we run our cattle and raise our kids. I graduated from North Park School, where our three kids Alex, Tristan and Aubrey have attended. Ranching has taught me valuable lessons that I can pass on to our kids including discipline, hard work, caring for others,

Every year the North Park Stockgrowers host their Annual Meeting in Mid-March, before calving gets in full swing for most of the local ranchers. The Annual Meeting hosts many local, district, state and even federal agencies to come and share important updates on the upcoming year and discuss issues in the agriculture industry. There are speakers who discuss topics such as water issues, mineral rights, calving problems, cattle selection, oil well drilling, minerals, AgrAbili

One of the best collections written about ranching in the North Park area comes from late author, Oley Kohlman. Kohlman was an amazing gentleman who penned several books about the pioneer history of ranching in North Park, some fictional and some not. He is well known for his comic relief that graced the Jackson County Star as well in his "Whiff of Sage" column series. His historical recount of the history of the North Park Stockgrowers Association was a labor of love to O

Sharing a little throwback from the Cow Bell Cookbooks on Thursdays in March. Here's one circa 1983 from the Beef Cook Off held at North Park High. Do you recognize these Alumni? #NorthParkCattlewomen #NorthParkBeef #BeefItsWhatsForDinner