by Scott Land | Jul 20, 2021 | Articles
Which strawberry to pick? Our small garden yields only a few throughout the year, so each one seems like a prize. These we do not mash…or slice…or throw into a fruit salad. These we savor and handle with care. But which one to pick? Considering the road this...
by Scott Land | May 16, 2021 | Articles
Ghosts are everywhere these days, especially in the stores. Each day of the year, though, ghosts apparently exist in our downtown area. In fact, with only 430 residents in incorporated Morrison, ghost story teller Joel Chirhart believes it’s the most haunted city in...
by Scott Land | Apr 15, 2021 | Articles
Colorado’s history leaves no doubt that the beautiful hills and mountains here are full of gold. But there’s one gem that doesn’t need mining. It sits in full view of everyone and that’s the Historic Morrison Church in Morrison. We know it better by its nickname,...
by Scott Land | Dec 22, 2020 | Articles
Once upon a time, Morrison had its own library. Really! The Happy Shack, located at 111 Bear Creek Avenue in downtown Morrison, has shelves today displaying jewelry, concert supplies, smoking accessories and unique souvenirs. But there was a time when those shelves...
by admin | Dec 20, 2020 | Articles
A special place in Morrison has now moved to the “Historic” column. The Chapel at Red Rocks, a favorite wedding spot for couples, becomes another chapter in our community’s past since it has been sold and will no longer operate as a chapel. Judy Zarlengo and her...
by admin | Dec 20, 2020 | Articles
When driving Highway 285 from C-470 going west, you pass a highway sign just before the Morrison exit telling you this stretch of highway is the Ralph Carr Memorial Highway. Have you ever wondered why it’s memorialized? Or perhaps wondered who Ralph Carr even was?...
