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Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum

Golden Mountaineering Center Hits High Note

For all things mountaineering, look to the American Mountaineering Center in downtown Golden.Located in the former Golden High School building, the 47,000-square-foot center is home to the Colorado Mountain Club, the American Alpine Club and several other moun­taineering groups.It is the nation’s premier facility for research, education and information about the mountain environment and a focal point for mountaineering-related issues in the United States.“We think one of... Read More »
Top 10 Recreation Hot Spots in Jefferson County

10 Fun Recreational Hot Spots In and Around Golden

1. Evergreen Lake
Set in the heart of Evergreen and surrounded by pine trees and mountain views, this lake is a wintertime ice-skating haven. 2. William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain
Hike to the 6,800-foot summit of Green Mountain and enjoy panoramic views of metro Denver to the east and mountains to the west. 3. Centennial Cone Park
One of the largest parks in Jefferson County, it offers a mountain biking experience where enthusiasts can enjoy backcountry-type solitude along with... Read More »
Bagels

Food Industry Is Palatable Business in Golden

Mmm, mmm, good news. Three national food chains have their headquarters in Jefferson County.Boston Market is based in Golden, Qdoba Mexican Grill calls Wheat Ridge home while Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is in Lakewood. The Lakewood operation oversees more than 600 Einstein Bros., Noah’s and Manhattan bagel stores in 36 states.Boston Market operates a chain of casual restaurants that has its greatest presence in the northeastern United States, while Qdoba Mexican Grill now features... Read More »