Winterizing Your Car
As temperatures drop, we might not think about how to stay safe during winter storms. Here are vehicle maintenance and driving tips for staying safe on the road whether you’re going 5 or 500 miles away. Car Winterization Checklist: • Check battery, tire inflation, tire tread, and windshield wipers. – This will ensure that you don’t get stuck in the cold or snow, or are unable to drive because you can’t see. • Install snow tires. – Snow tires are made specifically to help you get better traction in the snow, and will work better than all-season tires. • Check[...]
Coffee Beers for Around the Fireplace This Winter
There is no better pairing than coffee and beer – coffee brings rich, complex flavors to beer that you can’t get from anything else. Try one of these local brews the next time you’re looking for a little buzz with your beer. Epic Brewing: Big Bad Baptist This beer has its base in Epic Brewing’s Imperial Stout, transformed through barrel aging. The stout is transferred to three different barrels during the aging process to infuse it with unique flavors you can’t get any other way. Coffee and coco nibs are added in the last stage, when each barrel gets its[...]
Colorado Old Towns for the Whole Family
How about some old-fashioned holiday charm, cheer and fun for the whole family? With something for every age and interest, the metro area’s many quaint old-town downtowns make ideal whole or half-day holiday-season destinations, especially for visiting out-of-town family and friends. No matter where you where you live, there’s a walkable “Main Street” near you. From Golden to Longmont, Morrison to Fort Collins, and Parker to Boulder, you’ll find a warm welcome and amazing small town charm. Check out the free community events, locally owned coffee roasters and restaurants, walking tours, art galleries, vintage and antique stores, and quirky, one-of-a-kind[...]
Holiday Skating in the Metro
What better way to have fun this holiday season than ice skating outdoors, enjoying holiday cheer and fresh air with family, friends and the local community? We’re fortunate to have a variety of locations in the metro area to choose from, each with a slightly different flavor. Here’s a few of our favorites: DENVER DOWNTOWN Southwest Rink at Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe Open: November 17 to February 14 (Valentine’s Day) Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: free to skate, rentals $6-$8 Information: 303-825-6787 EVERGREEN LAKE Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road Open: December[...]
Colorado: Lucky Us
You may have noticed that the secret’s out – Colorado’s an amazing place to visit, and for an increasing number of people from all over the country, an ideal place to live. Who can blame these folks for appreciating what we Coloradans have been enjoying all these years? There’s the breathtaking scenery, a growing professional arts and music scene, and world-class culinary delights. Our state, and the metro area in particular, are on the short list of top destinations, and with this comes gains as well as some inevitable growing pains. Denver commerce is moving full steam ahead and shows[...]