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Ziggi’s Coffee Brews Up New Loyalty Program, Ziggi’s Rewards
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Cream and sugar, please! Ziggi’s Coffee is a local specialty coffee shop that started as a small business in downtown Longmont in 2004 and has since “percolated” to more than 30 locations across Colorado. The café’s menu ranges from traditional and specialty coffee favorites to frozen blenders and fruit smoothies. [Read more…] about Ziggi’s Coffee Brews Up New Loyalty Program, Ziggi’s Rewards
Send Your Name to Mars for Free Through NASA
Have you ever dreamed of going to outer space? Well, NASA is saving a virtual seat for you! Even better, you also get a boarding pass to commemorate the “journey.” There was lots of excitement surrounding the Mars 2020 mission and its Perseverance rover, which carried the names of 10.9 million people aboard. For those who missed the chance to fly their names on Perseverance, NASA is giving them the chance to sign up for a future mission to Mars. [Read more…] about Send Your Name to Mars for Free Through NASA
Botanic Gardens Added! Denver Public Library Card Gets You Free Entry To Local Museums and Attractions
Here’s another reason why the most valuable card in your wallet is your library card. The Denver Public Library has partnered with area museums and cultural institutions to offer FREE admission for DPL cardholders. Book a pass online up to 2 weeks in advance and print your confirmation to gain entry to the museum. Admission details vary by institution, see each site listed below for requirements. A permanent DPL library card in good standing is required. [Read more…] about Botanic Gardens Added! Denver Public Library Card Gets You Free Entry To Local Museums and Attractions
MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Breckenridge: Vintage Victorian
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Story by Linda DuVal. It took 150-some years, but the little old mining town of Breckenridge, high in the Colorado Rockies, has evolved from a wild and woolly gold camp of the mid-1800s to one of the most charming resort towns of the 21st century. But it hasn’t forgotten its roots. [Read more…] about MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Breckenridge: Vintage Victorian
Ironton Distillery
Named after a lost, but not forgotten, mining town in southern Colorado and the 19th century ‘Ironton Addition’ of Denver that would become known as RiNo Arts District today, Ironton Distillery holds true to its industrial, creative, and adventurous roots. [Read more…] about Ironton Distillery
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Is there anyone who attended school in metro Denver who has not been to the remarkable Denver Museum of Nature & Science in City Park?
On weekday mornings during the school year, a fleet of yellow buses park outside while youngsters explore the dinosaur skeletons, the brilliant minerals, artifacts from space exploration or a myriad of other collections. [Read more…] about Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Four Mile Historic Park
Take a step back in time at Four Mile Historic Park, Denver’s oldest standing structure and surrounding 12-acre history park. The site is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday and offers educational programming throughout the year.
Visitors can tour the historic house, meet the horses, goats, and chickens, and learn about the craftsmanship of the historic barns and outbuildings.
Nestled on the banks of Cherry Creek, the Four Mile House was the last stop coming west to Denver along the Cherokee Trail.
A welcome site for weary travelers, it was a place to wash off the trail dust, eat a home-cooked meal, or spend the night before heading in to Denver.
Today, Four Mile Historic Park showcase’s Colorado’s rich history and allow you to experience “where the American West comes to life!”
Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800
Museum & Park Public Hours
January to May:
Friday to Sunday: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June to December:
Wednesday to Sunday: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission Prices
Adults (18-64): $8
Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID): $7
Youth (7-17): $6
6 & Under: FREE
Four Mile Historic Park Members: FREE
Admission includes a variety of family activities, such as gold panning, farm chores, and prairie games.
SCFD Free Days are generally held the fourth Friday of every month. Though depending on the month, they may be on the third Friday. You can go here to reserve a ticket for Free Day admission.
Information: info@fourmilepark.org
MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Leadville: A Mining Mecca
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Story by Linda DuVal. Leadville is feeling like it’s on top of the world. Because, at 10,152 feet in altitude, it is the highest incorporated city in the United States. And it’s a fun place for an affordable, laid-back kind of weekend getaway with a perfect mix of outdoor activities and insight to some essential Colorado history. [Read more…] about MHOTC Travel – 48 Hours In Leadville: A Mining Mecca
Get Free Devices To Deter Auto and Catalytic Converter Theft
Note: The AAA program is funded through July 1, 2022. Many shops are out of converter kits, so you may need to call around. Shops will continue to attached the etched ID while supplies last. If the program receives new funding, we’ll let you know. The CSP label kits and Sheridan engine immobilizer programs remain active. AAA Colorado is partnering with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) and other state and law enforcement partners to give Coloradans free devices to stop automotive theft. Motorists can now get a special traceable number etched into their catalytic converter for FREE. And Sheridan residents can also receive a FREE engine immobilizer. [Read more…] about Get Free Devices To Deter Auto and Catalytic Converter Theft