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Photo: TPC Colorado
BEST GOLF COURSE:
TPC Colorado, Berthoud
Winning “Best Golf Course in Colorado” from CCL readers, TPC Colorado is visually stunning as it sits right along the Little Thompson River in Berthoud. TPC courses are owned and operated by the PGA TOUR and are known for exceptional amenities and quality; the course was built with the infrastructure to host a professional tournament. TPC Colorado is designed to be challenging for the accomplished player yet accommodating to the entry level player. Though the course can be stretched to nearly 8,000 yards long for pro TOUR players, there are multiple tees on each hole that give recreational golfers a chance to enjoy the course. But look out for the 13th hole: Playing 773 yards from the tips, it is the longest par 5 in the United States. One TPC Colorado golfer says, “The course is incredibly fun and the greens are so pure and run very true.” It is a membership course, but there are limited public tee times available. Plan a trip to northern Colorado and hit the links at TPC Colorado; our readers say you won’t regret it. For more information, call 970-663-5063 or visit tpc.com/colorado.
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Where to Find our Best Of Winners
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4 Best Coffee: Serranos Coffee Company
Monument | 719-481-9445 | 625 Highway 105 Monument, 80132 | serranoscoffee.com
5 Best Country Store: Moffat Mercantile
Craig | 970-824-0230 | 529 Yampa Ave, Craig, 81625 | facebook.com/moffatmercantile
1 Best Cross-Country Ski Trail: Vallecito Lake Trailhead Bayfield, Vallecito Lake Trailhead
6 Best Golf Course: TPC Colorado
Berthoud | 970-663-5063 | 2375 TPC Parkway, Berthoud, 80513 | tpc.com/colorado
2 Best B&B: Buena Vista Riverside Lodge
7 Best Wine: Colterris
3 Best Burrito: Lucy’s Tacos
8 Best Jelly: Alida’s Fruits
Buena Vista | 719-395-3444 | 30000 CR 371, Buena Vista, 81211 | liarslodge.com
La Junta | 719-384-8333 | 17 E 3rd St, La Junta, 81050
Palisade | 970-464-1150 | 3907 North River Road, Palisade, 81526 | coletrris.com Palisade | 970-434-8769 | 3402 C 1/2 Road (East Orchard Mesa), Palisade, 81526 | alidasfruits.com
BEST X-COUNTRY SKI TRAIL:
Vallecito Lake Trailhead
Near the towns of Durango and Bayfield is Vallecito Lake, a large body of water where outdoors lovers can go b oating, f ishing, horseback riding and more. But the reason this location is getting our Best Of distinction is its cross-country skiing. Family friendly, dog friendly and free to use — although donations are appreciated — the area has more than 9 miles of groomed trails maintained by volunteers of the Vallecito Nordic Ski Club. “It feels like an escape to a winter wonderland once you are out there, especially when the lake is iced over,” says Tracy Regan, a La Plata Electric Association consumer-member who nominated the trail for our Best Of contest. “The track is great for beginner and intermediate skiers and is plowed for both traditional and skate skiing.” Located on the east side of the lake, this trail is a must-try for cross-country skiers and snowshoers alike. For more i n for mat i on , v is it vallecitonordicclub.org. COLOR ADO COUNTRY LIFE JANUARY 2021
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