About three weeks ago a reporter from the Denver Post contacted me about writing a feature story she was writing on rural communities for an upcoming issue. She invited me for an opportunity to visit with her and gather together others who had left their city lives behind in search of a different kind of life in rural Colorado. Being a strong proponent for our little piece of eutopia, I was eager to meet with Jennifer Brown and share with her some influential people of Nor

Great things are happening in North Park and we want you to share your stories on the WaldenColorado.com blog. We have several features we want to showcase in the May series! The first week of May we are sharing stories in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. We have beautiful features to share and want to include your story. We are looking for artists, authors and business people in the Spanish community willing to share their success. North Park is truly a destination for fun

Whether that turns you off or on, please finish reading this post! The word patriot may bring to mind a number of things... maybe you're a fan of a team. Maybe the site of the red, white and blue fill you with pride and brings tears to your eyes when you hear the National Anthem. Maybe being a patriot makes you march or rally for a cause. Whatever it may be. I have something in common with those people that live in this area we call North Park that makes me a patriot of anot

The last safe place on the planet. That’s my home town, Walden, Colorado. I’m not the only one who feels that way. Some of those who were raised here and moved away are gradually moving back. Recently, a woman who lived less than a mile from where Jessica Ridgeway was murdered brought her family back to Walden. She felt her seven-year-old daughter would have a better chance up here. I moved back fourteen years ago, not because of the dangers of big city living but because it

What is this website? We already have half a dozen sites for Walden/North Park. This one is DIFFERENT! This website showcases ALL of North Park and everything it has to offer. One thing I notice with the influx of workers and travelers stranded here this winter is that there is no place to find information readily available. Having a corner store on Main Street is a natural place for visitors inquiring about the area. Being a liquor store helps too. My liquor store/aka visi