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DEAR FAMILIES: SUMMER’S ALMOST OVER, BUT DON’T THROW IN THE

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TOWEL JUST YET. There’s still some time to cram in those last-minute camping

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trips, river floats, picnic dates, and pool days before school starts. All it takes to wring the last drop of fun from summertime is a little willingness to receive the excitement with the exhaustion, and go out anyway. (Looking at you, tired parents!)

Think of August as one madcap sprint to the finish line of the season. Do that

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big hike. See those new friends. Take that little getaway. Give the kids one more sleepover, one more splash, and one more s’more. Teach them that the fleeting days of late summer are, perhaps, the sweetest of all. Everyone’s a bit bleary from months of blazing heat, but this is still no time to rest.

So pack it all in, folks—because come September, the chill hits fast. A high country autumn waits for no one.

Happy August adventuring, Roaring Fork Valley families. Relish that sun out there.

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FEATURES 16 Party People 25 Years of Children’s Entertainment

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20 Growing Young Learners The Rocky Mountain Preschool Coalition Works to Address the Valley’s Child Care Crisis and Shortage of Early Childhood Education Opportunities

24 Go With the Float Cool Down the Easy Way with Turtle Tubing

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Red, White, and Blue in Redstone The annual Independence Day parade took place at high noon in Redstone on July 4th. Hundreds of spectators lined the town boulevard, enjoying the colorful old-fashioned procession under sunny skies. A pie sale, hot dog stand, ducky derby, U.S. Air Force flyover, and other festivities rounded out the day. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROARING FORK LIFESTYLE

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS Tucked away on the hillside, this gem has been thoughtfully maintained and updated over the years. Once you walk through the front door, you feel right at home. Great mid-valley location with easy access to Roaring Fork River and bike paths. WEB# RF171023 4 BED | 2 BATH | $845,000 Konnie Krahn-Prosence 970.319.1086

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Grand flagstone foyer welcomes guests to the open and airy floor plan. If you are looking for large living spaces, this is the home for you. Walls of windows line the living room plus the warmth of a gas fireplace, dining room and island kitchen open to the flagstone patio to expand leisure activities to the out-of-doors. WEB# RF171004 4 BED | 3.5 BATHS | $999,000 Konnie Krahn-Prosence 970.319.1086

CARBONDALE Three-bedroom home downtown on large, fenced lot. Over onethird acre one block from Main Street. Great property to live in or rent, while exploring future development opportunities. Located in Garfield County with Residential Urban zoning. WEB# RF169920

NEW CASTLE Amazing Equestrian Facility on 20 acres with Main Elk Creek frontage. Professional indoor arena, outdoor arena, fenced and irrigated. A once in a lifetime opportunity to own your own facility. Live in the sweet ranch house while you build the home of your dreams. WEB# RF170759

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BASALT Enjoy the open concept main floor living, from kitchen to living room, and out onto your private enclosed patio. Large windows offer plenty of natural light throughout. Two dedicated parking spaces! WEB# RF170938

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CARBONDALE Wonderful home on a very private, beautifully landscaped lot in a convenient mid-valley location. Completely updated with gourmet kitchen, fresh paint, main level master, new carpet, hardwood floors. Four bedrooms plus a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit. WEB# RF170404

CARBONDALE The perfect property for Colorado outdoor lovers. Amenities include wood-burning fireplace, spacious decks, fenced yard, hot tub, fire pit, and covered patio. Minutes away from trails, Red Hill, the Roaring Fork River, and downtown Carbondale. WEB# RF170317

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

KIDS + PETS EMBRACE THE LAST WEEKS OF THE SUMMER SEASON BY GETTING OUTSIDE, COOLING OFF, AND HAVING FUN WITH THE FAMILY BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS THIS MONTH. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of August:

END-OF-SUMMER HURRAH + Stock up on back-to-school essentials like backpacks and lunchboxes at Glenwood Toys & Gifts on 6th Street in Glenwood Springs. + Indulge in a sugar high with Honey Butter Diner's scrumptious overthe-top milkshakes in Carbondale. + Don't miss the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo's outrageous Hawaiian Night on August 12. Grand entry at 7:30 p.m. sharp. + Spend an unforgettable day adventuring at the Lost Forest in Snowmass: zipline tours, climbing, alpine coaster, hiking trails, and more. + Grab your paddleboards and picnic lunch and head to Harvey Gap State Park near Silt, where the turquoise waters of Grass Valley Reservoir await.

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KIDS AT PLAY + Willits Fountain in Triangle Park is a great way for kiddos to cool off mid-valley. Splash, and then grab lunch at Sure Thing Burger. + Have you floated the Shoshone Chutes at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool yet? If not, now's the time to go. + Basalt's Rock Bottom Ranch is offering new Ranch Experiences for families on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Pair with a self-guided tour of the grounds for a great educational morning. + Check out what's happening at Handmakery, downtown Carbondale's art studio for children, and make your own masterpiece. + Grab tickets to the Flynn Creek Circus, featuring aerialists, contortionists, acrobats, and more in Snowmass Base Village on August 20-22.

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PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Colorado Animal Rescue's Dog Day 5K is back this year on August 21, at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood. Check ColoradoAnimalRescue.org for info. + Hit up an easy dog- and kid-friendly trail in Snowmass you might've not tried yet: the Ditch Trail, Brush Creek Trail, East Brush Creek Nature Trail, or the Highline Trail. + Pick up your favorite pet specialty items at locally-owned RJ Paddywacks in El Jebel. + Pamper your pooch with doggie day care, enrichment, and grooming at Dog Holliday's Pet Resort in Glenwood. + Nothing beats an evening stroll with the family and dogs on the Rio Grande Trail, anywhere in the valley. Catch sunsets around 8 p.m. all month long.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

who Kidtoons Productions, founded by performer Tammy Baar

what Whimsical entertainment for young people, with costumed characters and more

where Private kids’ parties across the valley, plus free public appearances upvalley this summer

Founder/owner Baar, as "The Rainbow Fairy" with young friend Tessie.

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PEOPLE 25 YEARS OF CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

BY KIDTOONS PRODUCTIONS

THINGS ARE NOW LOOKING UP FOR POST-PANDEMIC KIDS'

anyone here who can provide a service. We've had acrobats, stilt-

PARTIES—AND TAMMY BAAR WOULD KNOW. The actress,

walkers, puppeteers, caricature artists, magicians...and all the local

teacher, and kid-at-heart has been seeing a steady uptick of event

costumed characters that kids have gotten to know over the years."

bookings with her entertainment company, KidToons Productions.

When not entertaining with Kidtoons, Baar teaches music classes

"2020 was a hard year for everyone," she says. "But it's been

for preschool children and directs musicals for the 2nd, 3rd, and

a great summer and we're starting to have some really exciting

4th graders at Aspen Elementary. (Grown-ups might also recognize

things going on again."

her from the valley's theatre scene, having worked with Theatre

If you've recently been to Fridays on the Mall in Snowmass or

Aspen, the Aspen Community Theatre, and the former Crystal Palace.)

strolled the Aspen Mall on a weekend evening, you might have seen

Baar was born in Aspen and raised by parents who came to the

Baar or another Kidtoons performer making magic for children pass-

valley in the 1940s. Her roots have continued to deepen through

ing by. And if you grew up in the valley over the past couple decades,

years of bringing smiles to local young people.

there's a decent chance you attended a party where Baar appeared

"It's a gift to be able to work with children. I'll encounter someone

as Buttons the Clown, the Rainbow Fairy, or another of her characters.

who's now 20 years old, who remembers me from their party when

Armed with a background in musical theatre, Baar founded Kidtoons

they were five," she says. "It's really quite wonderful."

in 1996—and she's been spreading joy and fairy dust ever since.

See more fun at KidToons.com.

"Back then, there wasn't anyone else who was providing this kind of service," the Snowmass Village resident recalls. "And really, there still isn't, even today. We work with amazing local performers, and some specialized acts that come from out of town if there isn't CityLifestyle.com/RoaringFork

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MARKET UPDATE WHERE ARE THE SALES OCCURRING IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY MARKET?

June real estate activity in the Roaring Fork Valley continues to climb, fueled by strong buyer demand and a limited housing supply. With the number of home sales on the rise and increased sales prices, it’s a great time to be a seller!

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June YTD # of Home Sales

Carbondale • 88

The following analysis represents recent sales activity in the Aspen Glenwood MLS from 6/1/21 to 7/1/21 with prices starting from $650,000.

Basalt • 32 Glenwood • 106

Carbondale & Redstone Neighborhood

Original List

None

Sold Price

% Sold/

Days on

Original

Market

Beds

Full

Half

Sold Price/

Bath Bath

991

14

8

2

Sq. Ft.

$17,650,000

$12,550,000

71%

Aspen Glen

$4,225,000

$4,000,000

95%

92

5

5

1

$682.36

Spring Park Meadow

$4,975,000

$3,675,000

74%

365

6

6

1

$594.08

Cerise Ranch

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

100%

31

4

3

1

$747.26

CARBONDALE SINGLE FAMILY HOME PRICING TRENDS

$1,792.86

Aspen Glen

$1,995,000

$1,975,000

99%

60

3

1

1

$460.37

None

$1,990,000

$1,900,000

95%

228

4

2

1

$452.81

Homstead Ranch

$1,925,000

$1,615,000

84%

691

4

4

1

$358.41

River Valley Ranch

$1,695,000

$1,405,000

83%

108

3

2

1

$623.34

River Valley Ranch

$1,395,000

$1,400,000

100%

40

4

3

1

$419.92

Cooperton Townsite

$1,195,000

$1,250,000

105%

48

4

2

0

$496.03

River Valley Ranch

$1,014,000

$1,018,931

100%

366

3

3

2

$399.74

Crystal Village

$815,000

$790,000

97%

49

4

1

1

$440.85

Crystal Village

$709,000

$730,000

103%

53

3

2

0

$549.70

Sopris Landscape

$699,000

$700,000

100%

51

3

2

0

$544.32

Colorado Meadows

$725,000

$685,000

94%

83

3

2

0

$453.04

Hendrick Ranch

$689,000

$657,750

95%

56

3

4

0

$461.90

Hendrick Ranch

$655,000

$610,000

93%

100

3

2

0

$398.69

2.0

Avg Sales Price June YTD $1,677,784

1.5 $1,090,154 $927,796

1.0 0.5

2019

0.0

2020

2021

Carbondale & Redstone Featured Agents TARA ADIS

NANCY EMERSON

ANNA OLSON

BRIAN KELEHER

NICK HOUGH

CARLY PASSCHIER

JACK PRETTI

JEREMIAH AKERS

KONNIE KRAHN-PROSENCE

BILL BLANTON

CHRIS LAWRENCE

ADRIANNE RHEIN

PATTY BRENDLINGER

TESSA MAIZE

GABRIELLA SUTRO

BECKY CIANI

ELISSA MARKOYA

DIANE WHALEN

JAMIE MAYBON

JEROME "SARGE" WHALEN

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MARIA WIMMER

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Basalt Neighborhood

Castle View

Original List

Sold Price

% Sold/

Days on

Original

Market

94%

218

Beds

Full

Half

Bath Bath

6

5

56

3

62

4

87 72

Sold Price/

3.00

Sq. Ft.

$2,850,000

$2,675,000

2

$467.09

Southside

$1,750,000

$1,750,000

100%

Southside

$1,295,000

$1,295,000

100%

2

1

$939.35

3

1

$513.48

Sopris Meadows One

$1,486,250

$1,250,000

84%

3

2

1

$525.65

Southside

$988,000

$1,050,000

106%

3

2

1

$597.95

Columbine at Elks Run

$775,000

$850,000

110%

63

3

3

1

$426.71

Arbor Park

$775,000

$825,000

106%

45

3

2

0

$484.72

Arbor Park

$782,500

$760,000

97%

45

3

2

0

$446.53

Columbine at Elks Run

$625,000

$676,000

108%

53

3

3

1

$339.36

BASALT SINGLE FAMILY HOME PRICING TRENDS Avg Sales Price June YTD

2.25

$1,858,047

1.50

$1,294,440

$1,556,981

0.75 2019

0.00

2020

2021

Basalt Featured Agents 9 70. 9 2 7. 3 0 0 0

ASHLEY EBERLY

PETER MCNALLY

JASON HODGES

STEPHANIE MCNALLY

LESLIE NEWBURY

Glenwood Springs Neighborhood

Original List

Sold Price

% Sold/ Original

Days on Market

Beds

Full Half Bath Bath

Sold Price/ Sq. Ft.

Teller Springs

$3,195,000

$2,875,000

90%

172

3

2

2

$625.82

Town Site Glenwood

$1,450,000

$1,330,000

92%

82

3

3

0

$466.99 $326.88

Spring Ridge

$1,295,000

$1,250,000

97%

64

4

2

1

South Ad Glenwood

$1,300,000

$1,200,000

92%

105

4

4

0

$354.51

Elk Spring

$1,059,000

$1,059,000

100%

95

3

3

0

$479.19

4 Mile Ranch

$989,000

$950,000

96%

75

4

2

0

$321.71

Sunny Acres

$890,000

$916,000

103%

34

3

3

1

$339.76

Oak Meadows Ranch

$899,000

$874,000

97%

63

4

1

0

$317.01

None

$819,000

$850,000

104%

50

3

2

0

$387.42

Park East

$750,000

$825,500

110%

31

3

2

1

$396.88

Pinyon Mesa

$759,000

$787,200

104%

120

3

1

1

$385.32

Mount Sopris Ranch

$840,000

$760,000

90%

365

1

1

0

$315.22

Red Mountain

$750,000

$740,000

99%

96

4

3

0

$239.87

Town Site Glenwood

$729,000

$729,000

100%

58

4

2

0

$265.67

Town Site Glenwood

$729,900

$728,000

100%

89

3

2

0

$291.32

Riverview

$649,000

$655,000

101%

56

4

2

1

$296.65

ROSHNI SLALI

HILARY STUMPUS

GLENWOOD SPRINGS SINGLE FAMILY HOME AVERAGE SALES PRICE June YTD

$855,821 32.9% YOY

Glenwood Featured Agents 970.928.9000

ERIN BASSETT

JENNIFER BURR

TROY KAMPE

TAMMY REID

JOY WHITE

INGRID WUSSOW

Market comparisons and analytics represent data from Aspen Glenwood Springs MLS for June 2021 compared YOY. InfoSparks Market Stats © 2021 Showing Time.

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ARTICLE KATIE LANGENHUIZEN

Growing Young Learners THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRESCHOOL COALITION WORKS TO ADDRESS THE VALLEY’S CHILD CARE CRISIS AND SHORTAGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

THE REALITY The Roaring Fork Valley is an incredible place to raise a family. But at what cost?

“If we had both of our children in full-time care, we would be spending $2,400 a month on child care—more than our mortgage,” a dad of two in Glenwood Springs reveals.

This experience is pretty typical. A recent report from the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments found that $27,055 is the annual cost of having an infant and four year old in full time care in the state of Colorado. This translates to 33 percent of the median income.

But affording child care isn’t the only problem—many families simply can’t find it here, at all.

“Shortly after I got pregnant, I started calling around to childcare centers. I quickly learned that I was late to the game; I would have had to get on a waitlist before I was pregnant, before I was married. Actually, before I knew I would be living in the Roaring Fork Valley,” says a working mom of one living downvalley.

THE IMPORTANCE The shortage of child care and early learning opportunities—due to lack of capacity overall and the cost barriers— is a real challenge for working families and, in turn, the economy, as businesses need parents in the labor force.

“Accessible and affordable childcare is a critical element to retaining employees with young families,” states Aspen Skiing Company, one of the larger employers in the valley.

While early childhood care and education is critical in supporting today’s workforce, it is also key in ensuring the next generation of workers and leaders.

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FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES Learn more about the coalition at Manaus.org/RMPC

Research shows that a child’s first few years lay a

childhood system to support families with young

critical foundation for academic and life success. The

children, prenatal to age five, is essential to our

Harvard Center on the Developing Child shares key

region’s economic and social success and a critical

data and research about the importance of the early

step toward addressing the structural economic dis-

childhood period:

parities we face.

+ In the first few years of life, more than one million new neural connections are formed every second.

2. Public Policy is One Essential Lever: We believe that securing dedicated public funding streams and

+ After this period of rapid proliferation, connec-

implementing sound public policy to support all fami-

tions are reduced through a process called pruning, so

lies with young children is essential to making sustain-

that brain circuits become more efficient.

able change.

+ Ninety percent of a child’s brain development happens before the age of five.

3. Multi-Stakeholder Approach is Crucial: We believe that the whole community has a vested inter-

Understanding brain science, many researchers

est in the long-term success of children in the com-

have worked to measure how early experiences,

munity and therefore the whole community has a role

both positive and negative, impact lifelong success.

to play in making transformative change that creates

Perhaps most compelling is the work of Nobel Prize

opportunity for all kids here.

winning economist James Heckman, who found that

4. Unique Perspective to Inform State Policy: We

every dollar spent on high quality, birth-to-five pro-

believe that as an economically and culturally diverse,

grams for disadvantaged children delivers a 13 percent

rural-resort community, we have an important voice to

per annum return on investment.

bring to state level policy conversations.

5. Regional Approach: We believe that the nature

THE OPPORTUNITY The Rocky Mountain Preschool Coalition is a group of child advocates (from the business and education

of our community and economy requires us to act regionally about strategies to support families with young children.

sectors, along with non-profit leaders and parents) in

If you share these beliefs and are interested in learn-

the Roaring Fork Valley region. We have been working

ing more or joining this effort, please contact us. You

together since 2017 to expand access to high quality

can also learn about the coalition’s parent organiza-

early education opportunities for all members of our

tion, Manaus, at Manaus.org.

economically diverse, rural-resort community.

Katie Langenhuizen is the policy coordinator for the

The Rocky Mountain Preschool Coalition believes:

Rocky Mountain Preschool Coalition and is a working

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TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y

HEALTHY LUNCHES & SNACKS FOR KIDS AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be.

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4 B E N E F I T S O F H E A LT H Y LU N C H E S A N D S N A C K S F O R K I D S TO E AT NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL TO KIDS’ DEVELOPMENT Kids develop quickly in the first few years of life, so incorporating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to their growth and development.

BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses.

HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults.

COLORFUL FOOD PROVIDES ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Each plant compound does something different in your body, which is why eating lots of different colors helps keep our bodies healthy.

3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S

Kids, especially kids who may be picky or selective, often like a little bit of novelty.

MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it.

DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or second time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Many children may need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it.

FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food backfires. It may backfire in the short run by making a child more selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

MIDNIGHT MEDITERRANEAN P A S TA Affordable Flavors

Meal Plan

Yield: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes INGREDIENTS

+ 8 ounces whole wheat (or regular) linguine + 3 tablespoons oil + 4 cloves garlic, chopped + 1 cup canned tomato, chopped + 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained + 1 teaspoon dried oregano

LU N C H A N D S N A C K R E C I P E S F R O M

+ Salt to taste + ½ teaspoon black pepper

K I D S E AT I N C O LO R M E A L P L A N S

+ ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon paprika + 3-½ cups fresh spinach METHOD

1. In medium-sized pot, bring water to boil. Cook whole wheat linguine according to instructions.

2. In large pan, heat up oil. Once heated, add chopped garlic. Cook until lightly browned.

3. Add tomato, chickpeas, oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to simmer.

S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY

4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

5. Strain linguine and add to pan; stir well to incorporate.

6. Remove from heat and enjoy!

The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-introduce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits depend on it!

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

WEDNESDAYS

opportunity to care for our local

MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE

the Colorado and Roaring Fork

rivers. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will clean up sections of

19 CARBONDALE WILD WEST RODEO FINAL NIGHT 2021

The Frontier Museum

rivers. From noon to 3 p.m., enjoy

The Glenwood Springs Historical

lunch and beer (with donation) plus

Society is offering free admission

live music from Whiskey Stomp.

Finals and Awards Night: See who

to its museum on Colorado Avenue

COGS.us/RiverFest

wins the All-Around Saddle and the event buckles. It is always a

from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesdays this month. (August 4, 11, 18, and 25) Celebrate 50 years of the society and learn about our local history!

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Gus Darien Riding Arena

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heated competition to the end. The

PEACE GARDEN CONCERT SERIES

the buckle too! Gates at 5:30 p.m.,

cowgirls and cowboys bring their all to have the bragging rights and

True Nature Healing Arts

slack at 6 p.m., grand entry at 7:30

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AMFS "MUSIC ON THE GO"

Garden. Gabrielle Louis (August 13)

Arts presents two intimate outdoor musical performances in its Peace and Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears

Basalt Regional Library

Aspen Music Festival and School

(August 27) perform. Shows at 5:30

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The Rink in Snowmass Base Village

The Collective, in partnership with

6-7 p.m. both days. "The Concert Truck" features talented music stu-

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Aspen Film, presents an outdoor

BASALSA

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screening of "Free Willy", the 1993 film in which a boy befriends an

The Contemporary

dusk, around 8 p.m. Bring a blanket

The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW)

and picnic.

7, 14, 21

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Socials Dance with Fafa Keta-Boy

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Avalanche Outfitters at Redstone Stables

music, and activities for kids so par-

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RIVERFEST

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE CAITLIN CAUSEY

OPEN FOR BIKING

COAL BASIN RANCH OFFERS NEW FAMILY-FRIENDLY SINGLETRACK IN THE CRYSTAL RIVER VALLEY

TUNE UP YOUR BIKES, KIDDOS. The area's most exciting

IT'S FREE TO RIDE

new trail system is now open, and poised to be a hotspot for

The trails are available to the public, free of charge, from 8 a.m.

mountain bikers from across the valley and beyond. Here's

to 8 p.m. for the remainder of the summer season. Additionally, the

what you need to know:

ranch will soon host school mountain biking programs and outdoor education initiatives that need an accessible space optimized

IT'S GOT HISTORY

for riding, running, hiking, and learning about trail stewardship.

Coal Basin Ranch is located on private property at the former site of five coal mines owned by Mid-Continent Resources,

IT'S HERE TO STAY

which operated from 1956-1991. It has been developed into a

"Exploring the ranch’s trail system offers a unique opportu-

recreational asset in an effort to advance land restoration and

nity to appreciate the area’s industrial past and consider the

healthy lifestyles. "Coal Basin is a story of transformation," says

ongoing rehabilitation efforts to improve the ecological health

Ranch Manager Trina Ortega.

of the area," notes Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association director Mike Pritchard. Ranch manager Ortega adds, "We

IT'S KID-FRIENDLY Coal Basin's trail system is designed for all ages. It includes cross-country singletrack along a creek through fir

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hope the community can continue to enjoy these trails and this land for years to come, by staying on trails, employing positive trail ethics and etiquette, and being good land stewards."

and spruce, a fun flow trail descent through aspen forest, sev-

For more news, find Coal Basin Ranch Community Trail

eral jump lines, pump tracks, and a balance bike track for the

System on Facebook. Or, visit in person by heading five miles

youngest riders.

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