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It wasn’t that long ago when the idea of snowshoeing seemed to be reserved for nutty people that thought a hike in the cold and snow is somehow a great idea. Load up on your winter clothing, strap something similar to over-sized tennis rackets to…

“Growing up in Golden, when I was younger, I used to look forward to riding on the Christmas carriages in Golden, so now it’s a real thrill to have my own carriage company and give other people rides in my home town,” says Margaret Blaha, owner of…

Ahh – a Colorado ski vacation. While you may be eager to settle in on the slopes, many travelers start – or end - their vacation with an overnight in Golden. Located where the mountains finally hit the plains, and all traffic eases up, the town of…

For good reason, we talk a lot about how Golden is Colorado's biggest little beer town, but one of the most often over-looked, yet decidedly awesome parts of our community is our local distilling. Meet State-38 Distilling As stated on their…

In this fast-paced, Facebook world, there’s nothing more heart-warming than to slow down and enjoy a small town, old-fashioned Christmas. And no place does that better than historic downtown Golden, Colorado. Located just 12 miles from Denver, this…

In the year 2000, long-distance hiker, graphic artist and photographer Andrew Terrill left his home in suburban London and set off on a little 6,000 mile stroll from the Mexico-U.S. border to Denali National Park in Alaska. As an outdoor…

This holiday season, follow Golden Rule # 21 and tell your holiday visitors to “Take a Hike!” Golden hikes are a perfect way to entertain out-of-town visitors and burn off some of those decadent holiday meal calories. Afterwards, celebrate the season…

For City Manager Jason Slowinski, most every day in Golden is pretty perfect. Jason and his family moved to Golden in 2015 so he could accept the position of City Manager. Like most parents, he was concerned about how his school-aged daughters would…

Golden is glorious in the fall. Long after the aspens have peaked in the high country, Golden is aglow with the colors of autumn and features fun fall activities. Plus, Golden is a short drive from anywhere in the Denver Metro area, so you can enjoy…

Hiking with the family is the perfect autumn adventure and there’s no better spot than Golden. With options for tots as well as teens, Golden has a hike sure to suit your family. Locals like to repeat Golden Rule #21: "Don't be surprised if someone…