by Scott Land | Aug 11, 2021 | Articles
Snorting horses tug at the reins. They kick up dust as they paw the ground. Cowboy hats are pulled down tighter over foreheads. The trail master finally raises his hand, and with the snap of his wrist, he shouts, “Move ‘em out!” The ride begins. A scene from a...
by Scott Land | Aug 7, 2021 | Articles
Tucked away in a handsome Colorado valley between Glenwood Springs and Aspen is a spread that even Santa could be proud of. The Flying Deer Ranch of Snowmass is home to the largest herd of reindeer in the continental United States. For those who still think reindeer...
by Scott Land | Jul 31, 2021 | Articles
Amidst the traffic and skyscrapers of downtown Denver stands a lone, majestic bronze buffalo. This larger-than-life replica of the animal that came so close to extinction in the late 1800’s faces the morning and afternoon rush hour with a steel reserve representative...
by Scott Land | Jul 31, 2021 | Articles
A moose strikes a commanding pose in a clearing at the base of a snowcapped mountain, his splendid rack of antlers a testament to the number of years he’s survived the wild. It’s a sight few of us will ever see, but one that’s very familiar to Jay “Bird” Jones who...
by Scott Land | Jul 23, 2021 | Articles
Food occupies an important place in every country’s holiday festivities. From stuffing recipes passed down through generations to favorite holiday cookies, it’s all part of the tradition of the holiday season. Without even knowing why, your family may observe...
by Scott Land | Jul 23, 2021 | Articles
Autumn brings to life our love affair with nut trees. We gather up buckets and baskets, pouches and pots, and make our way into the backwoods to uncover our favorite kernels. But only one nut, the chestnut, will be forevermore immortalized through song and poetry....
