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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 584 BOISE, ID 2 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com Meeteetse, Wyoming Charles Belden Museum, On Sun Valley Lake/Grand Lake Colorado Meeteetse Museum and Bank Museum Featuring The Lodge & The Bunkhouse Located at 1705 County Road 491 Grand Lake, CO 80447 Located in one of Wyomings most beautiful www.sunvalleyranch.com areas on Hwy 120. A short drive from the (800) 487-4419 or (970) 627-3670 East Entrance of Yellowstone Park. We are located on private Our historic museums take you on land bordering Rocky a journey through Meeteetse’s Mountain National Park colorful past. and Arapaho National For- est. The Lodge is a Luxury, fully furnished, four bed- Western Photography, room three bath (sleeps 10). Pitchfork Ranch Displays, Meeteetse Western Artifacts, Custom, handcrafted Log home overlooking Sun Valley Excursions & Tours, Gift Shop and Archives. Lake. The bunkhouse is fully furnished two bedroom one bath (sleeps 6) cabin is on sun valley lake. Colorado River Meeteetse Museum access, hiking, horseback 1947 State Street riding, golfi ng, XC skiing & P.O. Box 53 more (100 Miles of Groomed Meeteetse, WY 82433 Snowmobile Trails.) 307-868-2423 FREE ADMISSION Meeteetse, Wyoming Charles Belden Museum, Meeteetse Museum and Bank Museum

Located in one of Wyomings most beautiful areas on Hwy 120. A short drive from the East Entrance of Yellowstone Park. Our historic museums take you on a journey through Meeteetse’s colorful past.

Western Photography, Pitchfork Ranch Displays, Meeteetse Western Artifacts, Excursions & Tours, Gift Shop and Archives.

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Happy Trails ...... 10 Food Ideas For The Table Miracle Of America (desserts) ...... 16 Museum Offers Wide (dinner) ...... 59 Variety For Visitors ...... 26 PAGE 8 Total Nutrition ...... 30 Murder From Diet For Less ...... 68 The Grave ...... 40 Happy Haunting Travel Grounds ...... 43 Nation’s Highest Peaks ...... 8 Durango, CO ...... 15 History Of Manitou Springs, CO ...... 15 Platte County ...... 48 Packing For Fido ...... 20 Big Sky Country ...... 24 PAGE 24 Discovering The Grand Canyon ...... 23 profi les Lincoln, MT ...... 29 Colorado Viginia City, MT ...... 29 Travel Smart Tips ...... 35 Rabbit Ears Motel ...... 13 Fuel-Effi cient Driving Tips ..... 37 Western Motel ...... 14 The Dakotas ...... 38 Red Wing Motel ...... 17 Sturgis, SD ...... 42 Base Mountain Sports ...... 18 Mall Of America ...... 45 Longmont Theatre The Smithsonian Of The West ...... 46 PAGE 38 Company ...... 19 The Apple Shed ...... 20 Laramie, WY ...... 56 Colorado Railroad Museum ... 20 Florida’s Great Calusa Blueway ...... 63

Montana Nationwide ...... 60 Lonesome Spur Guest Ranch ...... 30 Marketplace Colorado ...... 22 Real Estate Of Montana ...... 32 Montana ...... 36 Bayview Resort and The Dakotas ...... 44 Marina ...... 33 Wyoming ...... 58 PAGE 46 Chalet Motel ...... 33 On The Cover: Community Contact Montage Photo Credits: All images by Wyoming Information Carl Scofi eld courtesy of Breckenridge Re- Colorado ...... 64 Spear Ranch ...... 50 sort Chamber. Montana ...... 66 Want to see your photo grace the pages of The Tradition Of The The Dakotas ...... 67 our magazine? Give us a call at 1-800-330- Arapahoe Ranch ...... 51 Wyoming ...... 68 3482 or e-mail: [email protected] for Heart Six Guest Ranch ...... 52 image requirements. (All submissions subject to approval) Flat Creek Inn ...... 57 Advertisers Index ...... 69 Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 5

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olorado ranks eighth in size among all Many beautiful lakes lie in the mountains. Grand the states. It’s a state of unusual natural Lake, formed by glaciers, covers about 600 acres Cbeauty with snow-capped peaks, world- near the town of Grand Lake. It is Colorado’s larg- class resorts, unparalleled skiing, and mirror est natural lake. Summit Lake, 12,740 feet above alpine lakes. sea level, is one of the highest lakes in the country. More important rivers begin in Colorado than in Experience Colorado’s whitewater! Take a trip any other state. These rivers provide water for on the famous Arkansas River through the Royal many states. Three major tributaries of the Mis- Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon or Brown’s Can- sissippi-Missouri river system rise on the eastern yon. Any one of the Arkansas River’s rafters will slope of the Rocky Mountains. These are the tell you the waves are big and the scenery is Arkansas, South Platte and Republican Rivers. spectacular. Or, just 30 miles west of Denver, try West of the Rockies, the Colorado River begins at an exciting trip on Clear Creek, a steep, narrow, Grand Lake, fl ows through the Middle Park, and technical river that is both challenging and fun. winds southwest into Utah. The Colorado drains With more convenience and less congestion than a twelfth of all the land of the United States. most rivers, you‘ll fi nd it is the perfect place to Rivers add much to Colorado’s scenic beauty. raft. Many have carved deep gorges, or tumble down The Rocky Mountains cover the middle two-fi fths mountains in lovely waterfalls and cascades. The of Colorado. They also rise in the state’s north- Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River, west of Canon western corner. The Colorado Rockies have been City, is more than 1,000 feet deep. A bridge, called the Roof of North America because 55 1,053 deep above the fl oor of the Royal Gorge peaks reach 14,000 feet or more above sea level. is the highest suspension bridge in the world. In These peaks are the tallest in the entire Rocky some places, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Mountain chain, which stretch from Alaska to New River in western Colorado is 2,400 feet above the Mexico. Colorado has 52 of the nation‘s high- surrounding land. Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 9 est peaks. The Colorado Rockies are one of the as Colorado History Museum, an Air and Space country’s most popular areas for mountain climb- Museum, Denver Museum of Miniature, Dolls and ing, skiing, fishing, hunting and other recreational Toys, U.S. Mint and many more. The U.S. Mint activities. makes millions of coins each year. Tours of the The scenic wonders of the Rocky Mountains mint must be arranged in advance. The Denver and the cool, pleasant climate makes this state a Zoo emphasizes natural habitats with more than center for summer tourists. Campers pitch their 3,000 animals representing 600 species. High- tents on forested mountain slopes or near beauti- lights include Bird World, Sheep Mountain, and ful mountain streams. High peaks test the skills of naturalistic homes for giraffes, elephants and cats. mountain climbers. Old mining towns and Indian Colorado Springs, the second largest city in Cliff swellings lure tourists interested in history. Colorado, attracts many tourists, and serves Fishermen cast for trout in the clear, swift several military bases, including the U.S. Air Force streams. Hunters search for deer and other big Academy. Garden of the Gods, near Colorado game. In autumn, brilliant yellow aspens attract Springs, is a 1,094 acre park featuring magnificent visitors to resort areas. In winter, the deep, pow- red sandstone formations carved by wind and dery snow of Colorado attracts skiers to world fa- erosion for over 300 million years. Thousands mous resorts such as Aspen, Vail and Winter Park. of worshipers gather here on Easter Sunday for Millions of visitors a year travel to tourist areas sunrise services. such as Aspen, Estes Park and Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, located west of Not all of Colorado is mountainous, and only part Colorado Springs, is probably the most famous of the state‘s income comes from tourists. The mountain in the Rockies, even though 31 Colora- dry, flat plains make up the eastern two-fifths of do peaks are higher. Here you will discover some the state. Herds of beef cattle and sheep graze of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. on the mountains and plains. Irrigated farms America’s most famous mountain stands 14,110 produce rich crops of potatoes and sugar beets. feet tall at the summit. Visitors can reach the Wheat fields spread across the plains. Factories top of the mountain by automobile, cog railway, and mining are an important part of the state’s horseback, or on foot. economy. Colorado’s many cities and towns all have so Denver, the capital and largest city of Colorado, much to offer. There is so much to see and do in is a business, financial and manufacturing center. this state. Come and experience it! n Denver has many outstanding museums such Photo Credits: Carl Scofield Photo Credits: 10 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

Happy Trails children’s program. This past July and August were booked solid by March, so Even in fall and winter, guest ranches from Idaho to now is not too early to start planning for summer 2005. NewYork offer warm Western welcomes and plenty Idaho’s Twin Peaks Ranch (800-659- of vigorous activity 4899), open for the season through Oc- By Randy Mink tober, is cradled in a mile-high valley sandwiched between the wild Salmon River and the largest wilderness outside nowflakes fell as our surefooted activity, alive with kids and animals, of Alaska. Trail rides wind along cot- steeds snaked up a trail through games and tournaments. High season tonwood-lined stream beds up to 7,000- Spine woods and underbrush usually books up months in advance. foot mountains that provide views of the blanketed in white powder. To keep As fall and winter vacation choices, snow-capped Continental Divide. warm, we wore dusters—long canvas though, ranches often get overlooked. Fall guests at Twin Peaks enjoy the qui- riding coats—over our other coats and Yet the “off season” has its own appeal et atmosphere and landscapes bathed in snow boots instead of riding boots. Our for those seeking outdoor fun, postcard the golden glow of aspen leaves. Many young female wrangler stopped at the scenery, and a taste of the Old West, not come for steelhead fishing in the Salm- top of the hill, letting us pause to take to mention special rates. on River, popular with whitewater raft in vistas of Willow Creek Reservoir and Idaho’s Moose Creek Ranch (800- enthusiasts in summer. Ranch rates dip the Continental Divide. 676-0075), on the western slope of the in October. It was the dead of winter at C Lazy majestic Teton range, slows down after Island Guest Ranch (800-928-4574) in U Ranch, one of Colorado’s premier its busy summer season, staying open Ames, Oklahoma, stays open through resort ranches. The basketball and ten- until the end of September. Two peace- September and begins its 2005 season nis courts were under two feet of snow. ful weeks in mid-September (with dis- on April 1. Mary White, who owns the The paddleboating pond was now an counted rates) are for adults only. Ac- ranch with her husband, Carl, said sum- ice skating rink. Icicles hung from the tivities include a whitewater rafting trip, mer already is starting to fill, especially log lodge, aglow at night with twinkly horseback riding through forests flecked with family reunions and the ranch’s lights. Its fireplace kept guests toasty as with fall colors, and a Western show in loyal European clientele. She said one- they relaxed in the lounge. A cozy holi- nearby Jackson, Wyoming. The ranch fourth of her guests come from Europe, day atmosphere prevailed. is a short drive from Yellowstone and most from Germany; some of them stay Along mountain trails one afternoon, Grand Teton national parks. six weeks. For anyone who settles in we tried snowshoeing for the first time— Come winter, Moose Creek turns into a at Island Guest Ranch for more than a it was more work than we had imagined. bed-and-breakfast. The snow is too deep week, there are complimentary excur- Afterwards, under a cloud of steam in for riding, but guests can cross-country sions to concerts, football games, pa- the heated outdoor pool, we rested our ski from their cabin into the Jedediah rades, rodeos, caverns, and the Cowboy muscles and dodged a few snowballs Smith Wilderness Area. About 20 miles Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. Empha- from some not-so-brave companions. away are the Jackson Hole and Grand sizing the personal attention each guest C Lazy U’s sauna and indoor hot tub Targhee ski areas. A snowmobile rental receives, Mary White said, “We treat also proved soothing after the strenuous shop is 12 miles away. The ranch has everyone as if they’re actually visiting a hike. It often seemed we had the resort an indoor heated swimming pool, hot family in northwestern Oklahoma.” all to ourselves. tub, and sauna. Popular with families in Located on an island in the Cimarron Guest ranches are beehives of summer summer, Moose Creek has an extensive River, Island Guest Ranch is a working

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cattle ranch that’s been around for more Park. To immerse yourself in stunning in-clude a tepee, treehouse, and cones- than 100 years. The state’s oldest guest fall foliage, schedule your ranch visit toga wagon). ranch, it started taking in tourists only between the first week in October and At Colorado’s C Lazy U (970-887- 19 years ago. Those with some horse- first week in November. 3344) this past February, we met a back riding proficiency get a chance to Michigan’s Double JJ Resort Ranch Lafayette, Louisiana, family (parents help move cattle from pasture to pas- (800-DOUBLE JJ), one of the Midwest’s and two children) taking advantage ture. Besides riding, activities include leading guest ranches, does not hibernate of the Mardi Gras school break. They swimming, fishing, hiking, horseshoes, in winter. On a weekend trip there last took cross country ski lessons at the volleyball, trap shooting, and evening March, my daughter and I rode horses ranch and learned downhill techniques entertainment like square dancing, In- on five occasions through pine woods, at nearby Silver Creek ski area. Other dian powwows, and country and west- along the golf course, and past cherry ranch guests went skiing at Winter Park, ern dancing. orchards. The groups were small and we 30 minutes away. There were not many Fall color season is a great time to be were able to canter the horses as well as kids at the ranch that week, but coun- in the Ozarks of northern Arkansas, and trot and walk. There was no snow that selors were still available to organize Scott Valley Resort and Guest Ranch weekend, so we couldn’t take advantage activities. (870-425-5136) is the place to stay. Set of the tubing, cross-country skiing, or Adults at C Lazy U become kids again amid meadows, woodlands, rocky cliffs, dog sledding on the golf course. We en- when they coast down the icy ranch and spring-fed streams, the ranch is near joyed our spacious Western-motif lodg- driveway on Flexible Flyer sleds. Every Lake Norfolk and the White River’s ings in the Thoroughbred Loft Hotel and afternoon a van takes guests up to the world-class trout fishing. Many guests great grub with panoramic lake views at main road, where they start their half- make day trips to Branson and Eureka the Sundance Saloon and Steakhouse, a mile careen, attaining speeds up to 40 Springs. cavernous timber structure with wagon m.p.h. In New York’s Catskill Mountains, wheel chandeliers, stone fireplace, and A weekly highlight at C Lazy U is the Pinegrove Dude Ranch (800-346-4626) lots of Western atmosphere. bonfire out on the frozen mesa. Guests is a year-round playground geared to Double JJ, a fixture in Rothbury (north trek out on snowshoes or cross country families with kids. Horseback riding of Muskegon) for more than 60 years, skis—or hop a snowmobile—for hot continues through the fall and winter, just beefed up its family offerings with chocolate and companionship under and there are indoor facilities for sports a new complex exclusively for kids. the stars. Other winter activities include like tennis, basketball, volleyball, minia- Called the Back Forty, this Old West sleigh rides pulled by Belgian draft ture golf, swimming, and archery. With town includes a barn, corral, petting horses and mushing across the mesa be- its own snow-making equipment, the farm, general store, and water park. hind a team of yelping huskies. On the ranch offers downhill skiing (all equip- Kids can stay with their parents in fam- morning feed sleigh, guests can help de- ment included). Cross country skiing ily cabins or with counselors in bunk- liver hay to the 150 horses wintering in is available at nearby Miniwaski State houses. (Accommodations in summer pasture. n Reprinted By Permission: “Happy Trails, by Randy Mink”, Travel America Magazine The Turntable Elk Valley RV Park Restaurant & Motel 62 spotless rooms at & Fly Shop painless prices. Where tourist and 50 & 30 Amp Full Hookups locals meet for breakfast, lunch, Gift Shop On Site - Across & dinner. Enjoy our miniature railroad and life like statues of Showers • Propane From Granclote Golf Course Elvis Presley & Marilyn Monroe. RV Storage In Laveta On Hwy. 12 Motel Resv: (970) 827-4268 Sara & Jeff Miller Restrooms & Restaurant: (970) 827-4164 (970) 724-9593 Hospitality Room 160 Railroad Ave. Toll Free: (877) 375-9593 The Cuchara River Minturn, CO 81645 Great Fishing - Winter Sports Award Winning Green Chili 2201 Central Ave • P.O. Box 1267 Kremmling, CO 80459 5535 Hwy 12 Homemade Food Located 1 -1/2 Miles East Of Laveta, CO Hwy. 9 & 40 On County Road 22 & Hwy. 40 (866) 733-5533 www.redmtnrvpark.com AR & Judy Miller Welcome You Accommodations

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Barbara’s Roundup Bed & Breakfast Motel Come spend time in a tranquil glen nestled on Little Prospect Mountain. Phones • Color Cable TV Cable TV • Large Rooms • Air Romance Packages Conditioned • Trailer & RV Spaces Kitchenettes • Pets O.K. Family Reunions • Weddings Phone In Rooms • AM-FM Radios 5 Full Rv Hook-Ups W/Cable TV (800) 597-7903 Over 20 Acres • Major Credit Cards 365 Main St. Walden, CO (970) 586-5871 65 Highway 133, P.O. Box 1390 (970) 723-4680 245 Cyteworth • P.O. Box 540 Paonia, CO 81428 E-mail [email protected] Estes Park, CO 80517 Office: (970) 527-4148 (866) 689-2866 www.barbarasbnb.com Fax: (970) 527-4181 www.colorado-directory.com/Roundup Rabbit Ears Motel abbit Ears Motel is RSteamboat Springs, Colorado premier downtown lodging facility - the per- fect blend of modern lodging comfort, old fashioned charm and friendly service. Directly across from the famous hot springs pool, within walking distance to shopping, dining and vibrant Howelsen Park and on the FREE bus system to surrounding locations within Steamboat, Rabbit Ears Motel offers river view rooms with private balconies. Free full de- luxe continental breakfast and in-room movies are just some

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unnison Country, the subject of Gseveral books and many articles, has an appeal that is easy to write and talk about, yet at the same time hard to define. It seems that Gunnison Coun- try has retained the flavor and friendli- ness of the West while opening up all the aspects of high country recreation and climate. Ghost Towns and deserted mines still reflect the era when gold, silver, and other minerals brought the first pioneers over the mountain passes to seek their fortunes. The past is also felt in the towns of Crested Butte, Lake City, Pitkin, and Parlin, where many homes and store fronts are basically un- changed from the turn of the century. The Gunnison country offers year- round activities. Nature is evident 365 days a year. Areas such as Black Canyon of Gunnison, Curecanti Na- Photo Credits: The Western Motel The Western Photo Credits: tional Recreational Area and the spectacular Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains offer Come join us in the Gunnison Country this year...we’ll be breathtaking scenery as well as abundant wildlife. expecting you. n Valley

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Vacation Ideas Durango Manitou Springs stablished in 1881 when the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad anitou Springs is famous for the bubbles in the water. The Edecided to build a track to Silverton, Durango became to home Mintense effervescence, caused by high levels of carbonic to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. acid, created the first carbonated drink long before the artificial Many of the original buildings constructed by Durango’s pio- process was invented. The native tribes (Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne neers are still in use today in the historic districts of Third Avenue and Kiowa) considered this a sacred place where the spirits of the and Main Avenue. The Rio Grande Land, restored the depot at the gods and men interacted. southern end of Main. See the beauty of the majestic San Juan The Mineral Springs Foundation has restored most of the mineral Mountains on a jeep tour or from the comfort of a restored steam springs and pavilions. train coach from Durango to Silverton on the Durango & Silverton The Manitou Cliff Dwellings made three thousand years ago has Narrow Gauge Railroad. rooms to explore and ladders to climb. During the summer join in You can choose between rafting and kayaking on the Animas Riv- with the Native American dancing and visit two Indian museums. er, which flows right through town. More activities include fish- You can have a chuck wagon supper and singing around the camp- ing, hunting, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and camp- fire at the Flying W Ranch. It’s a real working cattle ranch with ing. Other popular summer activities include playing golf, having western town and museums. a laughter-filled evening at the melodrama or dancing to some live The Rock Ledge Ranch is an 1868 homestead with a black- music. Taking an aerial tour via glider or helicopter. Shopping at smith, general store and working farm. Go for a ride overlook- the wonderful downtown stores and galleries, or soaking in the hot ing Manitou Springs and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the springs after a long day of playing. Cog Railroad. The Van Briggle Art Pottery is the oldest active Winter activities are downhill skiing and snowboarding along with art pottery studio in the United States. Tour the Ghost Town cross-country skiing. One of the local outfitters will be glad to take you Museum with its stagecoaches, guns, gold panning and shoot- on a sleigh ride. Snowmobile tours and rentals are also available and ing gallery. Hike through the Garden of the Gods it’s gigantic ice-skating. Snowdown is a Durango tradition – five days in January of sandstone rock formations, and shop the Garden of the Gods entertainment, costumes, bizarre events (try the spam carving contest or Trading Post. the bedraces) and plain old small-town fun. North Pole can be visited any time of the year, with rides, dipping Two thousand years ago, the region was home to ancient Pueblo Indi- candles and feeding the deer. Manitou’s Historic District has shop- ans known as the Mesa Verdeans. Mesa Verde National Park is located ping; clothing boutiques, art galleries, antique stores and gift shops. 37 miles west of Durango has Anasazi cliff dwellings and artifacts. n Chamber Of Commerce (719) 685-5089 www.manitousprings.org n Blue Creek Lodge, Cabins, RV Park & Campground BRYCE’S SPAULDING MOUNTAIN “Vacationers” Paradise CABINS & HORSE RIDES Where You Are Not A Tourist. Surr’d by BLM land & aspens groves on side of Grand Mesa. Rustic mtn. lodge for rugged Haven For Fishermen, sportsmen, base of 8,600’ Spaulding Peak., Hunters, Skiers, & Hikers. 2-1 rm cabins w/kitchens. 4 bdrm lodge Open All Year. w/shared bath, cozy fp, Sat TV in lounge. (Except Campground) Primitive campsites. Trail rides 1hr-all day. Photo/fish trips. Mtn Bike. 4WD, Modern Shower House & ATV trails. Big game guided hunt/outfitting Cabins With Kitchens (#126) in Grand Mesa Nat’l Forest. Good Home Cooking (970) 856-7349 Lodge Rooms With Baths (970) 874-4134 30/50 Amp RV Hookups Lodging $25-$35 Camping $10. Located 4 mi up hwy 65 outside of Group Skier Rates Cedaridge: 1 1/2 mi: left 2500 Dr.: Go 3 Hosts: The Philberns Since 1976 more miles and look on right. Signs posted before U 50 RD. Located Between Jim & Lisa Bryce welcome you South Fork & Creede. 16 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

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Longmont Theatre Company • History & Mission mont Performing Arts Center, Fiddler on the Roof, opened in September 1992. To go with the new performance facility, the organization changed its name in 1991 to the Longmont Theatre Company (LTC) and revised its mission statement to read: The mission of the Longmont Theatre Company is to provide high quality live theatre performance with a strong educa- tional component for and by the citizens of the Greater Boulder County area and to successfully manage a self-sufficient per- forming arts center. Now in its 47th season, Longmont The- atre Company is an established member of the Front Range performing arts com- munity. LTC continues to grow, attract- ing talented new members with each production. Our audience numbers have increased each year, which necessitated ongmont Theatre Company was the extension of our Main Stage season to Lfounded in 1957 as a fundraising five shows, with the run of each produc- auxiliary of the Longmont United Hos- tion being nine to twelve performances. pital. Within a few years, the auxiliary LTC productions have developed a fine realized that the work involved in the reputation throughout the Front Range. theatrical performances was more than While a little more than half of the cast they could manage on a continual basis and technical crew for our productions and found other, more profitable and live within the City of Longmont, we less demanding ways of raising money. attract actors from Fort Collins to Den- However, those who were involved in the ver, and Frederick to Nederland. Our shows didn’t want to stop performing. performers are also active in other com- Without a real name or organization, the panies around the Front Range, thereby group continued putting on shows wher- broadening their own range and injecting ever and when ever they could. new perspectives and enthusiasm when During the 1960s the name Potpourri the return, enriching our own company. Players was adopted. Still without a In addition to the Main Stage performanc- permanent performance space, the Com- es, LTC has developed both a summer the- pany grew and formalized its organiza- atre program and a holiday performance tional structure, developed by-laws, and program for youth. Designed as educa- filed for 501(c)3 nonprofit status. The tional programs for youth that culminate Board of Directors then proposed to the in live performances for the community, school district to rehabilitate the theater we have found that the community gets as at the old Longmont High School. In ex- much enjoyment and entertainment from change, the Company got the use of the these programs as the participating youth theater at a lease rate of $1.00 per year. do. And beginning in fall if 2003, a collab- The relationship with the school district orative after school program was started was good for both parties, but with the with the YMCA of Longmont. growth of Longmont, the old high school Also, an outreach program has been was reopened as the Main Street Elemen- developed over the past several years tary School. By the late 1980s, increas- call “A Taste of Shakespeare.” This is ing school district needs required the a low-cost program offering free perfor- Company to look at other possibilities. mances of classic scenes from Shake- With the broad support from the commu- speare’s plays, along with other play- nity, over $600,000 was raised. The old wrights from that time period. Taken Trojan Theatre on Main Street was pur- to parks and public art events (such as chased in 1991 and renovated in several Longmont’s ArtWalk and SCFD Free phases between 1991 and 1994. The first Day at the Denver Zoo), this program is production in the newly christened Long- a perfect introduction to live theatre. n 20 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

Packing For Fido: Pet Travel & Health Tips

(NAPSI)-Pet owners are hitting the road quitoes with products such as Advan- tion, keeping an eye on their pet is im- with their four-legged friends. Accord- tage® flea control for cats and dogs or portant because unfamiliar surroundings ing to the Travel Industry Association K9 Advantix®, flea, tick and mosquito can be overwhelming. When settled, of America (TIA), pet travel is growing control for dogs. pets offer great company-they can have and 14 percent of all U.S. adults (29.1 fun anywhere! For more travel tips visit million) say they have traveled with a Puppy Packing www.petparents.com n pet on a trip of 50 miles or more in the Pet owners should pack all pet necessi- past three years. In fact, many establish- ties-collar, leash, comb, food, water, and ments now accommodate travelers with a first-aid kit. IDs should be up to date, pets. and a recent photo is helpful in case The Apple Shed “The first step for pet owners planning Fido wanders off. an escape with their furry friend is to his antique building of 1922 which plan ahead,” said Dr. Jeff Werber, vet- Road Trip Tonce was an apple packing shed erinarian and award-winning pet health Never let pets stick their head out the has been remodeled into a unique arts reporter. “Just as they prepare for vaca- window-sudden stops can cause injury complex, offering crafts, pottery and gift tions by packing medical necessities and and a seat harness or well-ventilated shops, furniture and art galleries. mapping out activities, they’ll need to crate may be advisable. Also, because The Apple Shed Art Gallery features do the same for their pet.” To guarantee pets can become overheated and ill, artist Connie Williams and over 50 artists a safe trip, here are a few tips. never leave them in a parked car when of Western Colorado. The Heritage Room the temperature is high or near freezing. is the site for many art exhibitions, semi- Pet Prescription nars, performances, receptions and local, Prior to departing, pet owners should Sky Tails regional & national art shows. Apple shed visit their veterinarian to refill any pre- When traveling by plane, pet owners Deli and espresso bar offer great coffees, scriptions their pets require. Make sure should check airline policies. Smaller refreshments and homemade food. The all vaccinations are up-to-date and ob- pets often can be placed in a crate under Polished Apple and Fruit Stand offers the tain a current health certificate. a seat in the passenger cabin. Pet own- best in cherries, peaches and many great Additionally, pet owners must be ers may be able to store larger animals products from Colorado. aware of potential health risks in cer- as cargo, but they must indicate the up- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 tain regions, such as Lyme disease or right position of their pet’s crate with ar- p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed New Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and rows and clearly label it “Live Animal,” Years Day, Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers take the proper precautions beforehand. also noting name, home address, where day,Thanksgiving and Christmas. Before traveling, pet parents should they’re staying and a contact number. Special appointments welcome. Just protect pets from fleas, ticks and mos- Once the family arrives at their destina- call! n

Colorado Colorado Railroad Railroad Museum Museum ocated just east of Golden, CO, the LColorado Railroad Museum is where you can touch history! Ring a steam en- gine bell or climb aboard a red caboose. Over 70 historic engines and trains are on display along with thousands of pho- tographs and artifacts from Colorado’s golden rail age. Attractions include a roundhouse visitor’s gallery, railroad research library, large HO model railroad and gift shop. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.-until 6 p.m. during the summer. For more information, call 1-800-365-6263. www.crrm.org n Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 21 ANTIQUES Primitives to Collectibles Crystal to Cast Iron EXON Mercantile Bldg. You can find it All at: Established in 1907 Traditional Charm Antique Mall 4,500 sq. ft. of history located in the Exon Building OPEN 7 Days A Week 4th & Central • Dolores, CO 970-882-2424 22 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

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Vacation Ideas Discovering The Grand Canyon

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ontana, known as Big Sky County be- cutthroat trout from deep, cold waters. Yellow- Mcause of its seemingly endless blue sky, is stone encompasses 2.2 million acres of scenic the fourth largest state. Only Alaska, Texas and beauty. Three of the entrances to Yellowstone California have larger areas. Western Montana Park are in Montana---West Yellowstone, Gardiner is a land of tall, rugged mountains. The Rocky and Cooke City. There are a number of camp- Mountains area is a region of unusual beauty. The grounds, hotels and other facilities within the park valleys have fl at, grassy fl oors, and the mountains or near park boundaries. are forested with fi r, pine, spruce, and other ever- Glacier National Park, lying in the rugged sec- greens. Forests cover more than 22 million acres, tion of the northern Rockies, joins Waterton Lakes or about one-fourth of Montana. Some forests National Park in Alberta, Canada to create Wa- are in national parks or other reserves. terton-Glacier International Peace Park. This park Montana is rich in natural resources. The state has mountain peaks so steep and remote that has swift fl owing streams, vast reserves of miner- they have never been climbed. Glacier has more als, and millions of acres of cropland, grassland than 700 miles of maintained foot and horse trails. and forestland. Agriculture is very important to Flathead Lake is located here. It is the largest Montana’s economy. Most of Montana’s farmland natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. is used for grazing. Wheat, hay, sugar beets and Going-to-the-Sun Road is a spectacular 52-mile potatoes are the chief irrigated crops grown in the highway through Glacier, crossing the Continental fertile soil. Wells bring up oil from deep under the Divide at Logan Pass. ground. Natural gas is found in many oil fi elds. Montana’s most important rivers are In southwestern Montana, the valleys may the Missouri and its stretch 30 to 40 miles from one mountain range to branch, the Yel- another. In the northwest, most valleys are nar- lowstone River. row, from one to fi ve miles wide. Snow covers the Montana is higher mountains four to six months each year. the only state There are many permanent snowfi elds and a few drained by active glaciers in the higher ranges. The glaciers river systems, that once covered this land, carved the highest which empty mountains into jagged peaks. They also left thou- into the Gulf sands of clear, clean lakes. Here you’ll fi nd Yel- of Mexico, lowstone and Glacier National Parks, known the Hudson world over for their beauty and abundant wildlife. Bay, Yellowstone Park, the world’s fi rst renowned and the national park, is known for its over 200 spouting Pacifi c geysers, (including the world’s most famous, Old Ocean. Faithful), bubbling mud caldrons, canyons, river Head- and lakes, waterfalls and abundant wildlife. The waters of Yellowstone River and its tributaries are the center the Missouri of angling activity providing opportunities to take River are in

Photo Credits: Heather Heaton Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 25 southwestern Montana near Three Forks. goats, mountain sheep, and elk live in the moun- The Continental Divide winds through Montana. tains. Montana’s high, cold streams and lakes are This height of land separates the waters running famous for trout and grayling. west into the Pacific from those that run east to A wide range of camping possibilities are offered the Atlantic. from campgrounds with swimming pools to primi- Few states equal Montana in attractions for tive areas with limited facilities. There are many outdoor recreation. Sportsmen from all over the groomed snowmobile trails with accommodations United States travel to Montana to catch trout and and winter events for the snowmobile enthusiast. other fish or to hunt deer and other big game. Be- The U.S. Forest and BLM lands provide trail riding sides the national parks and national forests, lovers opportunities for off-highway vehicles such as of the outdoors also enjoy dude ranches, trips to motorcycles and ATV’s. Cross-country travel is old guest towns, ski lodges, summer resorts, and prohibited on FS lands. other attractions. The tourist industry produces important income One of Montana’s most popular pastimes is wild- for Montana. The national parks alone attract mil- life watching. Elk, deer, and antelope roam freely lions of visitors each year. Montana is trying to at- across Montana’s vast countryside. Hundreds tract industries to broaden its economy, but at the of different bird species, including bald eagles, same time is trying to preserve the state’s famed hawks and great blue herons are frequently spot- beauty and outdoor sports activities. To increase ted. Montana is home to bison, mountain goats, tourism, the state is building more roads, boating bighorn sheep and the last remaining grizzly bear facilities and camping sites. population in the lower 48 states. Visit Montana and retrace the trail of the Lewis Montana’s state parks are recreation centers and Clark Expedition, stretching from one end for the state offer camping, hiking, water sports, of the state to the other. In just over 28 months, wildlife watching, fishing and hunting. Montana from May 1804 to September 1806, Meriwether has a large number of big game animals. Deer Lewis and William Clark traveled more than 8,000 are found on both the plains and in the moun- miles on foot, on horseback, and by boat. More tains. Pronghorn antelope thrive on the than a quarter of that distance was spent in plains. Bear, moose, mountain Montana where much of the land they explored remains unchanged. Come to Montana and see what Lewis and Clark saw, and much more. n 26 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com Miracle of America Museum offers wide variety for visitors

f it’s variety you’re looking for heritage is featured — Native Ameri- photographs, calendars and posters; a Iin a museum, you can’t go wrong cans, loggers, homesteaders, farmers, John Clarke wood sculpture, wildlife at Polson’s Miracle of America Mu- ranchers, framers of the Constitution, trophies, bikes, clothing, toys, dolls, seum, located on US 93 just south of religion, education, the arts, transpor- skates, Native American artifacts, town. tation, merchandising, pioneer home- and religious and education exhibits. Since founders Gil and Joanne Man- makers, volunteer firemen, veterans, A special exhibit is “Iron Steeds and gels opened the museum in 1985, it military services, and more. Leather Britches,” a collection of has become a major landmark in the The extensive military display in- vintage motorcycles. lower Flathead Lake area. Travelers cludes firearms, posters, uniforms, The historic village behind the main on US 93 can’t miss the 60-ton Paul patches, equipment, shell casings, building continues to grow. Build- Bunyan logging tugboat “anchored” plaques and other memorabilia and ings include a general stone, service at the north end of the long white many military vehicles including station, blacksmith shop, sod-roofed building. Jeeps, a half-track, several motor- homestead cabin, saddle making and Some people refer to the varied col- cycles and a tracked snow machine. woodwork shops, a large barn, a 1913 lections as the “Smithsonian of the Mangels says “the tribute to veterans carlinage house, granary, a home- West.” Gil Mangels admits that the isn’t to glorify war. It’s to recognize steads era one-room schoolhouse and label may be somewhat exagger- our veterans of all past wars — to more. ated, but he’s pleased because “it help us remember the sacrifices they And there are vintage fire trucks shows we’re on the right track in made to preserve our freedom.” cars, wood boats, stationary steam en- accomplishing our goal, which is to Also housed in the interior space are gines and an operable miniature train depict the miracle that is America by antique vehicles, a 1880 horsedrawn that provides rides for kids during the showing our nation’s progress from hearse, a coin-operated 1914 Violano museum’s annual Live History Days the walking plow to walking on the (combination player piano and vio- which is the third weekend in July. moon.” lin), household antiques, appliances The museum is open year around. Virtually every segment of America’s and a collection of old vacuum clean- Summer hours are 8 to 8 daily. Ad- ers; a 1920 homemakers kitchen and mission price is $4 per person 12 laundry; sheep-powered treadmill; years of age and older; however a senior, student or AAA discount may apply, $1 for kids 3-11; and free for children under 3.

Reprinted By Permission: “Miracle of America Museum offers wide variety for visitors”, by: Paul Fugelberg; Photo Credit: Miracle of America Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 27 Come to the ...... The Centennial Inn O’Fallon

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Fruits and vegetables are packed with disease-fi ghting proper- ties. “Eating a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables provides fi ber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, all of which are benefi cial for preventing chronic diseases like heart ( N A P S I ) disease and cancer,” Liz Ward, R.D., author of “Healthy Foods, From the time Healthy Kids.” Since different fruits and vegetables have dif- that my kids were very ferent combinations of phytochemicals, the National Cancer young, I have tried to include Institute suggests choosing a variety according to color: yel- at least fi ve servings of fruits and vegetables into our family low-orange, red, green, blue-purple, and white. menu. Each meal has at least one or two servings, and a fruit Fitting nine servings into your day is easier than you think. or vegetable at snack is pretty common in our house. What you Start the morning with two servings by scattering 1/2 cup of may not know is that men and growing teens need even more berries onto your cereal and enjoying a small glass of juice. than “5 A Day.” Add a serving by crunching on carrot and celery sticks for a According to the government’s Food Guide Pyramid, men, mid-morning snack. Get at least two more servings at lunch teenage boys, and very active women should eat about four daily with a tossed salad and bowl of vegetable soup. A piece of fruit servings of fruit and fi ve of vegetables, for a total of nine. Ac- makes a great snack. Put two different vegetables on your din- cording to the National Cancer Institute, getting enough fruits and ner plate and have a fruit dessert. vegetables can lower a man’s risk of many cancers, heart disease, On the go? Bring raw vegetables in a plastic container. Tuck a high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. However, few men small plastic bag of dried fruit in your briefcase. Keep a small reach the suggested goal of nine daily servings. Men also have can of fruit or vegetable juice in your car. Order fruit, a salad, higher cancer and heart disease death rates than women do. or vegetable soup when you eat out. Ask Mindy Q: I don’t like most fruits. Can I get the same benefi ts from HOT eating more vegetables? Jon, Palm Springs, CA A: Yes, as long as you pick your vegetables by color. Include SPRINGS as many different colored vegetables as you can every day. RESORT Mindy Hermann n

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(NAPSI)-Driving to a vacation destination is an American tra- dition. For decades, families have piled into station wagons, minivans or SUVs for economical getaways. A recent study from Roper found that 56 percent of American families plan to drive to their destinations this summer. Driving is a great way to stretch vacation dollars. However, taking the family car may present challenges that many people overlook. “Your family is precious cargo,” says Beth Godlin of Access America, a leading travel insurance provider. “Add to that the value of the belongings packed in the car, and you’ve got to think about whether you have the right kind of protection.” Car insurance, credit card services and medical policies of- David Madsen Photography Photo Credit: ten don’t cover travel expenses related to severe storms, auto If you are planning a road trip, be sure to get travel insur- theft, medical emergencies and hotel room burglary. For ex- ance that covers your specific needs. Ask about benefits such ample, if you are in an auto accident or if your car is stolen, as coverage for: you may have to get a rental car or buy airline tickets. And car • Car accidents and deductible costs insurance deductibles can easily cost up to $500. • Auto theft or carjacking A new form of travel insurance is now available to cover the • Hotel room burglaries specific needs of car trips. For about seven dollars a day, fami- • The whole family lies can purchase protection that covers the entire family traveling • Trip cancellation and interruption insurance in the same vehicle. An example of this new insurance is Access For more information, visit www.accessamerica.com/drive or America’s Drive Protection, which covers deductible gaps in auto call (800) 284-8300. and medical policies. You can also get an Enhanced Drive Protec- Your next vacation trip can include more peace of mind if you tion Plan that provides trip cancellation and interruption benefits. arrange for travel insurance before you go. n

Scenic & Historic Tours • Retrace the steps Lewis & Clark took crossing the Continental Divide! • Visit historical Indian campsites - taste the food they ate & understand their lifestyle! • View management of the valuable natural resources on your public lands! • Photograph wildlife in their native habitat! • Customized tours and workshops are available! “Family Friendly” For information contact Great Divide Wildlands 1475 Cosgrove Lane Dillon, MT 59725 Phone/Fax (406) 683-4669 Website: www.greatdividetours.com 36 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com Montana The Marketplace accommodations COMFORT INN - LIVINGSTON MUSTANG MOTEL 114 Loves Lane HAYDEN LAKE CHATEAU www.haydenlake.com 412 N. Front Street Livingston, MT 59047 Townsend, MT 59644 (406) 222-4400 • (800) 424-4777 6000 Sq. Ft. Family vacation (406) 266-3491 Indoor Pool • Spa • Complimentary home on waterfront. Includes Breakfast • Electronic Locks • HBO Non Smoking Rooms In-Room Coffee boat, hot tub, sport court. Pets Okay • Disabled Access

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THE AGATE STOP • THE MARKETPLACE PIPESTONE RV PARK MONTANA AGATE MUSEUM WORKS! & CAMPGROUND 124 4th Ave. N. • Savage, MT 59262 For Information Or 41 Bluebird Lane • Whitehall, MT 59759 (406) 776-2373 • Fax: (406) 482-2538 To Advertise In The (406) 287-5224 • (888) 287-5224 www.harmons.net Marketplace, Call www.pipestonervpark.com Open May 1st-Jan. 1st • 8am-5pm 7 days a wk 1-800-330-3482 Big rigs welcome • High speed internet Kinney’s Saddle Shop & Tepees We offer an authentic, Crow, Cheyenne, our customers. We have substituted the Lakota/Sioux or Blackfoot teepee. Our fi nest treated canvas for ancient skins, teepees are durable, authentic and func- but we have found no way to improve tional. Our teepee designs are derived the original design. We have added a from their cultures. The Crow Indian liner to our teepees so comfort is en- style tepee is our standard design. We are hanced in all weather conditions. For a a Montana family owned and operated special design, please inquire. We’ll do business offering one-on-one service to our best to build it for you. n Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 37 Fuel-Efficient Driving Tips

(NAPSI)-With gas prices continuing Check the air fil- at high levels, it’s important to take ter regularly. Make advantage of every possible option sure spark plugs are for improving fuel economy. There firing properly and are a number of ways to boost your engine timing is cor- vehicle’s gas mileage, most of which rect. Although re- can easily be worked into your ev- sults vary based on eryday driving: the kinds of repairs • Driving steadily-Driving between done, fuel efficiency 55 and 65 mph offers the most fuel can be improved by efficiency on the highway. Using up to 40 percent. cruise control whenever possible “Every drop you also will help ensure maximum ef- put into your gas ficiency. Increasing highway speed tank is money our of from 55 to 75 mph increases gas your pocket,” says consumption by almost 20 percent. Paul Lasley, co-host • Tire pressure-Check tire pressure of On Travel Radio at least once a month. Under-inflated features and colum- tires can cause a three percent in- nist for Westways, the magazine of first introduced. They don’t need to crease in fuel consumption. the Automobile Club of Southern be plugged in, as the batteries pow- • Overdrive-Using your transmis- California. “You can take charge of ering the electric motor recharge sion’s overdrive gear slows engine the situation-some small changes in while the car is driving. speed, which not only saves fuel, but driving habits can add up to real sav- The Prius was recently named Mo- also reduces engine wear. ings in money for gas.” tor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year • Accessories-Be sure to shut off For those looking for a more long- for overall excellence. And as fuel and unplug all power-consuming ac- term solution, hybrid gas-electric consumption continues to be an is- cessories, such as phone chargers, air vehicles may be the best option. sue, more and more hybrids will hit conditioning, TVs and DVD players, The best known of these vehicles the streets, including hybrid SUVs. before turning off the vehicle. Doing is probably the Toyota Prius, which Lexus will soon introduce the first so decreases the engine load the next uses both an electric motor and gas luxury hybrid, the RX 400h, and it time you start your vehicle. engine for power. The power provid- will be followed by a hybrid version • Vehicle service-A poorly tuned en- ed by the electric motor reduces the of the Toyota Highlander. gine can ruin fuel efficiency. Be sure amount of gasoline used. Hybrid vehicles offer increased fuel to follow a manufacturer’s vehicle Hybrids have come a long way since efficiency through use of an electric maintenance and tune-up schedule. the concept of electric vehicles was motor. n 38 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com The Dakotas

he Dakotas. Whether you’re visiting or con- some of the potential favorites to be had. sidering relocation to the area, from North There are many points of interest to consider in Tto South, these states have much to offer. North Dakota. The International Peace Garden, Admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889 as a unique park in that it is the only one of its kind the 39th state, North Dakota has an estimated in the word that shares it’s expanse with two population of approximately 642,000. It’s capitol nations. Open year-round, Theodore Roosevelt city of Bismarck resides in the south-central area National Park has much to see and experience of North Dakota. within the North Dakota Badlands. Stop into Bow- Looking for an outdoor adventure? North Dakota man and visit the paleontological sites with fossils has it. If you are into camping, seventeen State dating back to 73 million years ago. Parks and Recreation Areas as well as many local If you like to get behind the wheel of your au- camp areas are at your disposal. Some of the tomobile, don’t forget to cruise the many scenic many activities to enjoy include horseback riding, byways and back ways and enjoy the scenery that hiking, bicycling, boating and canoeing. North Dakota has to offer. Like to view wildlife? From bison to elk to water- As the 40th state, South Dakota entered state- fowl, don’t blink or you might miss some of the hood on November 2, 1889. Estimated popula- amazing wildlife here. tion for South Dakota is approximately 754,000. A relatively unknown fact, North Dakota has one Nestled in the central portion of the state next of the highest number of golf course per capita to the expanse of Lake Sharpe and the Missouri in the nation, so get our your clubs and get to River, is the state capitol of Pierre. swinging! Winter activities abound in North Dakota. Skiing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are just Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 39

Activities abound in South Dakota. Hop on your Black Hills National Park. While in the Black Hills, mountain bike and check out the grade “A” trails. take a peek at the largest cave systems on earth. View some of the paleontological and archaeo- Go to Custer State Park and catch a glimpse of logical sites. Check out a rodeo, the offi cial state one the largest bison herds in the world. sport for some cowboy-style entertainment. Take If you enjoy the sound of a V-twin engine, then a hike and view the amazing countryside of South you won’t want to miss the Sturgis Motorcycle Dakota. Rally and Races. Each year, hundreds of thou- Are you an avid hunter or fi sherman? South sands of people converge on this modest-sized Dakota has a great variety of wildlife including the city to experience the food, events and of course Chinese ring-necked pheasant. the bikes. Winter activities available include snowmobiling, Lewis and Clark were here. Along the Missouri skiing, ice fi shing and more. River, their expedition made its way through both If sight-seeing is your passion, South Dakota North and South Dakota. Experience the history, has it all and then some. See the faces of Mount attractions and activities the trail of today has to Rushmore National Memorial or the continuing offer. progress of the Crazy Horse Memorial. Visit the Fun, excitement, adventure... The Dakotas are Badlands National Park or the lush pines of the the place to be. n Photo Credits: Amy Gronewoller Photo Credits: 40 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com Murder from the Grave arol and Lorna Mae Eberele community. she demanded that her sister refuse his lost their mother in a ter- Next door to the Eberele Farm lived hand, but for once Lorna Mae held her Crible house fi re when they a widower, Ben Berg, and his three ground. were very small. The two girls grew young children. For a long time, Ben For the wedding, Lorna Mae sewed up taking care of their elderly father. had his eyes on Lorna Mae to be his a beautiful white dress, but as the big The sisters had very little in common future wife, and he waited patiently day approached she began to feel ill. and their personalities were very dif- for her to mature into adulthood. He Her father wanted to send for the doc- ferent. Carol, the eldest, was domi- knew both of the girls well and rightly tor immediately, but Carol ignored his neering, aggressive and lazy. In spite judged that the younger of the two request until Lorna Mae’s pain became of her beauty, few people liked her, would make a loving mother for his so acute that she eventually had to although she had her father wrapped three children and an invaluable addi- agree to fetch him. She hitched up the around her little fi nger. She ruled the tion around the farm. wagon and headed for town, but did not house with an iron hand, and expected Finally Ben proposed, and Lorna return for hours. When she did return, to be obeyed no matter how unreason- Mae accepted immediately. She was she was alone and claimed that she had able her requests were. surprised and thrilled that he had cho- been unable to locate the doctor. By contrast, Lorna Mae was a rather sen her rather than her much prettier By this time, Lorna Mae was writh- homely but cheerful girl. People de- sister. Carol reacted angrily. She had ing in agony, so Carol loaded her ail- scribed her as being “strong as an ox.” always assumed that she would one ing sister into the wagon and set off She ran the family farm and she did day be Ben Berg’s bride, and from the fi nd the doctor. Once again, she re- it well. Although not blessed with her that moment on she began to hate her turned home hours later alone. Lorna sister’s stunning good looks, her shin- sister. She did not keep her thoughts Mae, she explained to her distraught ing personality and optimism guaran- to herself. She pleaded with Ben to father, had died of acute appendicitis, teed that she was well liked within the change his mind and marry her, and but there was a silver lining—now she

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was free to marry Ben Berg. Unfortu- with damp handkerchiefs and hoped The autopsy results stunned the nately for her, Ben Berg did not want the service would be a short one. whole county. Carol had not died a to marry Carol. Ben stood miserably beside his bride. natural death, but had died of a mas- At Lorna Mae’s funeral, Carol de- He glanced at her occasionally and sive intake of embalming fl uid. She manded that Ben marry her in front of saw the temperature was affecting her had been poisoned, but by whom? The all the mourners. She cajoled and wept too. She was not a strong woman to doctor provided an answer that no- and threw a tantrum until the poor, begin with, but now beads of perspira- body could accept: Lorna Mae was the grieving man agreed. He placed Lorna tion rolled down her pale face and her guilty party. She had avenged herself Mae’s ring on her fi nger. In front of lips were drawn back in an unnatural from the grave. embarrassed friends and family, Carol manner. She began to sway on her feet The wedding dress that Lorna Mae then insisted that the wedding dress and raised her arms to clutch her neck. had created so lovingly for her own her sister was to be buried in be re- As Ben reached out to steady her, she nuptials had clothed her for the three moved from her body. “I will need the collapsed in his arms. He called for the days leading to her burial. During that dress,” she stated, “more than she will doctor and lowered her gently to the time the embalming fl uid had been now.” dry, cracked ground while the wed- absorbed by the material. When Carol Carol got her wish. In July 1930, in ding guests formed a circle around her stole the dress from her sister’s body the sweltering North Dakota heat, she still body. The doctor pushed his way and put it on her own, the poison be- and Ben Berg stood before a preacher, to the front and knelt to examine her. gan its ugly work. As Carol stood out ready to exchange their vows. Because No pulse, no heartbeat. Carol Eberele in the noonday sun, her pores opened Carol had insisted on a formal outdoor died seconds before she became Mrs. and the fl uids seeped into her skin and ceremony, the wedding guests were Berg. She was buried beside her sister killed her. extremely uncomfortable under the a few days later, wearing her sister’s Lorna Mae had achieved her goal and burning sun. They wiped their brows wedding dress. was able to rest in peace. n Reprinted By Permission: “Murder from the Grave; North Dakota; Romantic Ghost Stories”, ® 2004, Lone Pine Publishing DEADWOOD DICKS The Coolest Place In Deadwood MUSEUM

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Antiques I-90, Exit 67 by Ellsworth Air Force Base Saloon ...featuring the B-1B STEALTH BOMBER, the only preserved MINUTEMAN II MISSILE SILO Eatery open to the public...and 26 other vintage aircraft and missiles. Admission is free. llsworth AFB tours are available during E the summer months and include a visit to a Minuteman Missile Silo, a view of B-1B Bomber and base facilities. Nominal charge. 51 Sherman Street • Downtown Deadwood Open 7 days a week, year round! 7 miles east of Rapid City I-90, exit 67 next to Ellsworth AFB 1-(877) 882-4990 Toll Free ★ 605-385-5188/5189 ★ 42 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com Sturgis, SD

hile Visiting Sturgis, South Dakota not only will Wyou encounter thousands of motorcycles and visitors (during the Sturgis Rally in August) you will fi nd a town surrounded by the beautiful Black Hills with a rich military and Native American history. Sturgis was founded in 1876 and named for Colonel Samuel D. Sturgis, a commander at Fort Meade Cavalry Post. Fort Meade was home to Custer’s famous 7th Cavalry. An interesting tid bit is the Star Spangled Banner was fi rst played at Fort Meade long before it became our National An- them. Of course, Sturgis is home of the world famous St- the mountain. Bear Butte was formed millions of years urgis Motorcycle Rally and Races which lasts 1 week ago and artifacts dating back 10,000 years have been in August every year. Here, you will fi nd thousands of found near the site. Many American Indians view Bear motorcycles, racers, visitors and celebrities. The fi rst Butte as sacred land and it holds spiritual signifi cance Sturgis Rally, formed by JC “Pappy” Hoel, was held to them. on Aug. 14, 1938 with only 9 racers and a handful of Visitors can experience the many eating establishments, spectators. motels, and beauty that Sturgis has to offer. For more in- A spectacular sight just outside of Sturgis is Bear Butte formation, please contact the Sturgis Area Chamber at and the herd of Buffalo that roam along the base of (605) 347-2556 or visit www.sturgis-sg.org n

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yoming ranks ninth in size among all Wyoming’s land. Wyoming also has many state states. Wyoming has some of North parks and recreational areas. WAmerica’s most spectacular scenery Wyoming’s wealth, cattle and oil, comes from and is famous for the beauty of its mountains. its land. More than 80 percent of the state’s land The peaks of the Rocky Mountains tower over is used for grazing. Thousands of oil wells dot the landscape. They provide the setting for the the prairies. Wyoming is also an important min- nation’s largest and most sensational park and the ing state ranking as a leader in the production of world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, which bentonite, a special clay used in oil well drilling; became a national park in 1872. Major features of trona, a mineral with wide use in the chemical the park include the world’s largest geyser area. industry, and uranium, the raw material of atomic Towering waterfalls, hot springs, canyons, excel- power. lent fi shing, and playful, but dangerous bears. Some musts to see while visiting Wyoming are Another famous scenic wonder, Grand Teton the following: (1) Devils Tower, (the fi rst national National Park, includes some of the West’s most monument in the United States), located in north- beautiful mountains. They will lead you up and eastern Wyoming, a spectacular volcanic tower across awe-inspiring mountain ranges like the that stand 865 feet above its base, which is 415 Snowy, Salt River, Laramie, Black Hills, Big Horn, feet high. (2) Fossil Fish Cliff, near Kemmerer, that Wind River, Absaroka, and Sierra Madre. Visitors has the remains of fi sh that lived in the water that can see some of the many wild animals, which are covered the area about 50 million years ago. (3) protected by the park. Hell’s Half Acre, near Casper, a rugged 320 acre Not all of Wyoming is mountainous. Between the depression where wind and water have worn the mountain ranges lie broad, fl at, treeless basins. rock into unusual gullies, ridges, and towers. The Some of these basins are dotted with rugged, canyon is near Powder River. (4) Wind River Can- lonely towers of rock called buttes. yon, near Thermopolis, offers motorists a scenic In the eastern part of the state, a fl at, dry plain drive through the Owl Creek Mountains. Cliffs rise stretches westward toward the mountains. 2,000 feet above the river. The canyon walls are Nine national forests in Wyoming serve as recre- interesting because of the rock formations ex- ation areas. Shoshone, in northwestern Wyoming, posed where the rivers cut through the mountains. is the largest forest. Forests cover about ten mil- Wyoming has four major wildlife refuge areas lion acres, or nearly a sixth of where visitors can watch animals feed and play. The largest is the National Elk Refuge near Jack-

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son. Two federal waterfowl refuges are in south- Wyoming has attracted travelers since the earli- ern Wyoming. Jackson Hole Wildlife Park, near est days of white settlement. A trip to Wyoming is Moran Junction, has both large and small animals. about discovery, a chance to stop and experience The fi rst people who lived in the Wyoming area the rich history of native Americans, the pioneers, were Indian hunters of at least 11,000 years ago. adventurers, and settlers. The cowboy spirit is still Later, huge heads of buffalo roamed the prairies. alive in every corner of Wyoming. You’ll fi nd a feel- This rich source of meat attracted many Indians ing of independence and freedom here that isn’t to the area. When white men arrived, they found found in many other places in the world. Arapahoe, Bannock, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Crow, Wyoming offers family fun and adventure at Flathead, Nez Perce, Shoshoni, Sioux, and Ute resorts, lodges, guest ranches, and dude ranches Indians living in what is now Wyoming. Most of that specialize in many outdoor activities such as Wyoming’s Indians now live on the Wind River trail rides, pack trips, rock climbing and sightsee- Reservation, near Riverton. ing. In 1904, the Eaton Ranch, near Sheridan, Wyoming has over 50 wonderful museums. became the fi rst dude ranch in the West. Many feature pioneer and Indian relics. Some Wyoming’s tourist attractions rank among the outstanding collections in the state include exhib- most spectacular in the nation. Each year, mil- its at the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne, lions of people visit the state to enjoy its scenery Fort Casper, Fort Bridger State Museum in Fort and historic places. Yellowstone and Grand Teton Bridger, and the Wyoming Pioneer’s Memorial Mu- National Parks are the chief attractions with their seum in Douglas. Other museums have exhibits beautiful mountain scenery and many kinds of about particular areas or points of interest. For animals. Wilderness trails challenge the hiker’s example, Fort Laramie National Historic Site has skill. Thousands of visitors come to Wyoming to relics from the days of the old pioneer wagon hunt big game animals or to fi sh in the lakes and trains. Experience the life and times of Buffalo Bill streams. Cody and the American West in fi ve museums of Visit Wyoming and try to choose between biking, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody which hiking, climbing, fl oating, fi shing, horseback rid- displays possessions of the famous hunter and ing, wildlife viewing, landscape photography, bird showman, Buffalo Bill Cody. The museum pro- watching, hang gliding, or just plain relaxing, all in vides displays of western Americana so outstand- the shadow of North America’s most spectacular ing it has been called ‘The Smithsonian Of The mountains. n West.” 48 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com History of Platte County n 1911, Platte County was created from a portion of Lara- How Guernsey Got Its Name … Imie County, which joins it to the south. Platte County The Town of Guernsey is named for New Yorker C.A. Guern- takes its name from the North Platte River. sey, who in 1880 moved west and purchased land in what was Before a modern water system was developed in Wheatland, then Laramie County. Prior to Guernsey’s arrival the area where water was brought to each home by ditches which ran down modern day Guernsey is located was known as the “emigrant’s each street from Canal No. 2 to irrigate lawns and gardens and wash tub” because this is where all the pioneers came to bathe and to furnish water for homes. Wheatland was incorporated in do their wash. C.A. Guernsey was a legislator, rancher, mining 1905, and became the county seat of Platte County in 1911. promoter, and author of the book “Wyoming Cowboy Days”. Mr. The town of Chugwater is one of the older settlements in Platte Guernsey was also instrumental in building the Guernsey Dam. County. The fi rst building at this site was erected in the fall of Guernsey lies directly on the old Oregon Trail. Ruts formed 1867 after the government road had been opened through this in the limestone by the manywagon trains that passed through section. The town takes its name from Chugwater Creek, on the area on their way to Oregon are in evidence approximately which it is situated. one mile south of the Town. Continuing just a bit further south Glendo began as one of the fi rst of fi ve telegraph stations on is Register cliff. This cliff served as a signature rock for the the Overland Stage Express at the Horseshoe Stage Station. pioneers as they passed on the Oregon Trail. The town was established at its present location when the rail- The town of Guernsey was incorporated in 1902 when the road came through. Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad reached the area. In the early eighteen-eighties rich deposits of copper were At the time of its incorporation Guernsey was well known as found in the Hartville Uplift, a range of Black Hills adjacent the “Hub of the Oregon Trail”. At a special election in 1911 to to Guernsey. The town for the mining district was located near decide the county seat of what is now Platte County, Guernsey Indian Springs and given the name Hartville, in honor of Colo- lost to its only competitor, Wheatland. nel Verling K. Hart, commandant of Fort Laramie, who had Hartville is rich in history … located the Keystone Copper Claim high on the mountain over- Hartville, (pop. 78 Elev. 4500), located fi ve miles north of looking the spring. Guernsey, Wyoming on Hwy #270, is a very picturesque old History of a small town … mining town. The most accepted version of how Chugwater got its name Named for Colonel Verling Hart, a soldier stationed at Old runs like this: Before any white man came into the area, a Man- Fort Laramie. Hartville was incorporated in 1900-although the dan chief was disabled during a tribal buffalo hunt. His son, settlement dates back to the mid-1880s when Wyoming was Ahwiprie, also know as “The Dreamer,” had to take charge of still a territory. the hunt. He came up with a plan of driving the buffalo over In its “hey-day,” Hartville was a wild, rip-roaring mining town the nearby cliffs. – the “entertainment point” for miners who were prospecting and When the buffalo hit, they made a chug like sound, either mining the nearby copper and iron-ore mines; soldiers, stationed from the impact or the bursting of their stomachs. So, the place at Old Fort Laramie; cattle drivers trailing cattle herds on the trails; where the buffalo were stampeded was called “the place” or ranchers and ranch hands from surrounding ranches and farms. “water at the place where the buffalo chug” because of the At one time, Hartville’s business sector could boast of having stream close by. gaming halls, an opera house, two newspapers, livery stables,

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Gunnison Country Chamber: (970) 641-1501 • (800) 274-7580 Oak Creek Town Hall: (970) 736-8231 www.gunnisonchamber.com Ouray Visitor Center: (970) 325-4746 • www.ouraycolorado.com Haxtun Chamber: (970) 774-6104 Pagosa Springs Chamber: (970) 264-2360 • (800) 252-2204 Hayden Chamber: (970) 276-3737 www.pagosaspringschamber.com Heart Of The Rockies: (Salida) (719) 539-2068 • (877) 772-5432 Paonia Chamber: (970) 527-3886 • www.paoniachamber.com www.salidachamber.org Palisade Chamber: (970) 464-7458 • www.palisadecoc.com Holyoke Chamber: (970) 854-3517 • www.holyokechamber.org Park County Tourism Office: (719) 836-2771 • (719) 836-4279 Hotchkiss Community Chamber: (970) 872-3226 • www.lakecityco.com Parker Chamber: (3030 841-4268 • www.parkchamber.org Huerfano County Chamber: (719) 738-1065 Peetz Town Hall: (970) 334-2473 Hugo Town Hall: (719) 743-2485 Plateau Valley Chamber: (Collbran) (970) 487-3402 Idaho Springs Visitor Information Center: (303) 567-4382 • (800) 882-5278 Pueblo Chamber: (719) 542-1704 • (800) 233-3446 • www.pueblochamber.org www.idahospringchamber.com Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce: (970) 675-5290 • www.rangely.com Johnstown / Milliken Chamber: (970) 587-7042 Rico Town Hall: (970) 967-2861 www.johnstownmillikenchamber.com Rifle Area Chamber: (970) 625-2085 • (800) 842-2085 • www.riflechamber.com Julesburg Chamber: (970) 474-3504 • (800) 226-0069 Saguache Chamber: (719) 655-2232 Kremming Area Chamber: (970) 724-3472 • (877) KREMMLING Salida Chamber: (719) 539-2068 • www.salidachamber.org www.kremmlingchamber.com San Luis Valley Information Center: (719) 852-0660 • (800) 214-2140 La Jara Town Hall: (719) 274-5363 l Silver Plume Town Hall: (303) 569-2363 La Veta/Cuchara Chamber of Commerce: (719) 742-3676 Silverton Chamber: (970) 387-5654 or (800) 752-4494 • www.silverton.org www.laveta/cucharachamber.com Snowmass Village Resort Assn.: (970) 923-2000 • www.snowmassvillage.com Lafayette Chamber: (303) 666-9555 • www.lafayettecolorado.com South Fork Chamber & Visitor Center: (719) 873-5512 • (800) 571-0881 Lake City/Hinsdale County Chamber: (970) 944-2527 • (800) 569-1874 www.southfork.org www.hinsdale-county.com South Metro Denver Chamber: (303) 795-0142 • www.bestchamber.com Leadville Chamber: (719) 486-3900 • (800) 933-3901 • www.leadvilleusa.com South Park Chamber: (719) 836-3410 • www.parkchamberofcommerce.org Limon Chamber: (719) 775-9418 Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Assn.: (970) 879-0880 Logan County Chamber: (970) 522-5070 • (800) 544-8609 www.steamboat-chamber.com www.logancountychamber.com Summit County Chamber: (970) 262-0817 • www.summitchamber.org Longmont Area Chamber: (303) 776-5295 • www.longmontchamber.org Telluride.com: (970) 728-4431 • www.telluride.com Louisville Chamber: (303) 666-5747 • www.louisvillechamber.com Telluride Visitor Services: (970) 728-3041x6 • www.visittelluride.com Loveland Chamber: (970) 667-6311 • www.loveland.org Triangle Chamber: (800) 780-9667 Loveland Visitors Center: (9700 667-5728 Town of Crook: (970) 886-2222 Lyons Chamber: (303) 823-5215 • www.lyons-colorado.com Town of Manassa: (719) 843-5207 Mancos Visitors Center: (970) 533-7434 • www.mancos.org Town of San luis: (719) 672-3321 Manitou Springs Chamber: (719) 685-5089 • (800) 642-2567 Town of Simla: (719) 541-2468 www.manitousprings.org Tri-lakes Chamber: (719) 481-3282 • www.trilakes.net Meeker Chamber: (970) 878-5510 • www.colorado-west.com Trinidad/Las Animas County Chamber: (719) 846-9285 • www.trinidadco.com Metro North Chamber (Westminster): (303) 288-1000 Ute Pass Triangle Chamber: (719) 684-9165 • www.utepasspikespeak.org www.metronorthchamber.com Vail Valley Chamber: (970) 949-5189 • www.vailvalleychamber.com Monte Vista Chamber: (719) 852-2731 • www.monte-vista.org Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau: (970) 476-1000 • www.vail.net Montrose Chamber of Commerce: (970) 249-5000 • (800) 923-5515 Vallecito Lake Chamber: (970) 247-1573 • www.vallecitolakechamber.com www.montrose.org/chamber Victor Chamber: (719) 689-4044 • www.rmi.netltellercounty Montrose Visitor’s Bureau: (970) 240-1414 • www.visitmontrose.net West Chamber: (303) 233-5555 Montrose Visitors & Convention Bureau: (970) 240-1429 • (970) 249-5000 West Yuma County Chamber: (970) 848-2704 Morrison Town Office: (303) 697-8749 • www.town.morrison.co.us Windsor Chamber: (970) 686-7189 • www.windsorchamber.net Nederland Visitors Center: (303) 258-3936 • www.nederlandchamber.org Winter Park / Fraser Valley Chamber: (303) 422-0666 • (800) 903-7275 New Castle Chamber: (970)984-0744 www.winterpark-info.com North Park Chamber: (970) 723-4600 Woodland Park Chamber: (719) 687-9885 or (800) 551-7886 Norwood Chamber: (970) 327-4288 www.woodlandparkchamber.com Nucla/Naturita Area Chamber: (970) 865-2350 Wray Chamber: (970) 332-3484 66 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

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Anaconda: (406) 563-2400 • www.anacondamt.org Fairview: (406) 742-5259 Baker: (406) 778-2266 Flathead Convention & Visitor’s Bureau: (406) 756-9091 • (800) 543-3105 Beaverhead Chamber (Dillon): (406) 683-5511 • www.bmt.net/~chamber/ www.fcvb.org Belgrade: (406) 388-1616 • http://belgradechamber.avicom.net Forsyth Toll Free: (877) 454-THMT Big Sandy: (406) 378-2492 • www.bigsandymt.com Fort Benton: (406) 622-3864 Big Sky: (406) 995-3000 • (800) 943-4111 • www.bigskychamber.com Gardiner: (406) 848-7971 • www.gardinerchamber.com Big Timber (Sweet Grass County): (406) 932-5131 • www.bigtimber.com Garfield County: (406) 557-2248 • www.garfieldcounty.com Bigfork: (406) 837-5888 • www.bigfork.org Glasgow: (406) 228-2222 • (877) 228-2223 Billings Visitor’s Center: (406) 245-4111 • (800) 735-2635 Glendive: (406) 365-5601 • (800) 859-0824 • www.midrivers.com/~chamber/ www.billingscvb.visitmt.com Great Falls: (406) 761-4434 • (800) 735-8535 • www.greatfallschamber.org Bitterroot Valley: (406) 363-2400 • www.bvchamber.com Greater Stillwater: (406) 322-4505 • www.stillwater-chamber.org/main/ Bozeman: (406) 586-5421 • (800) 228-4224 • www.bozemanchamber.com Hardin: (406) 665-1672 Bridger Chamber: (406) 662-3728 Harlowton: (406) 632-4694 Butte: (406) 723-3177 • (800) 735-6814 • www.butteinfo.org Havre: (406) 265-4383 • www.havremt.com Carter County: (406) 775-6294 Helena: (406) 442-4120 • (800) 7-HELENA • www.helenamt.com Chinook: (406) 357-3198 Hot Springs: (406) 741-2662 Choteau: (406) 466-5316 • (800) 823-3866 • www.choteaumontana.com Jordan (Garfield County): (406) 557-2248 Circle (406) 485-2690 • http://circle.visitmt.com Kalispell: (406) 758-2800 • www.kalispellchamber.com Columbia Falls: (406) 892-2072 • www.columbiafallschamber.com Lakeside / Somers: (406) 844-3715 • www.lakesidechamber.com Conrad: (406) 278-7791 • www.conradmt.com www.somerschamber.com Cooke City: (406) 838-2495 Laurel: (406) 628-8105 • www.laurelmontana.org Cow County: (406) 846-2094 Lewistown: (406) 538-5436 • (800) 216-5436 • www.lewistownchamber.com Culbertson: (406) 787-5821 Libby: (406) 293-4167 • www.libby.org Cutbank: (406) 873-4041 • www.cutbankchamber.com Liberty County (Chester): (406) 759-5415 East Glacier: (406) 226-4403 Lincoln Valley: (406) 362-4949 Ennis: (406) 682-4388 • www.ennischamber.com Livingston: (406) 222-0850 • www.livingston.avicom.net Fairfield: (406) 467 -2531 Malta: (406) 654-1776 Manhattan Area Chamber: (406) 284-4162 • www.manhattanmontana.com Miles City: (406) 232-2890 • www.mcchamber.com Missoula Chamber & Visitors Bureau: (406) 543-6623 • (800) 526-3465 www.missoulachamber.com Philipsburg: (406) 859-3388 Plains / Paradise: (406) 826-3662 Polson: (406) 883-5969 • www.polsonchamber.com Powder River: (406) 436-2778 Powell County (Deer Lodge): (406) 846-2094 • www.powellpost.com Red Lodge: (406) 446-1718 • (888) 281-0625 • www.redlodge.com Ronan: (406) 676-8300 Roundup: (406) 323-1966 • www.midrivers.com/~roundupc Saco: (406) 527-3361 Scobey (Daniels County): (406) 487-5502 Seeley Lake: (406) 677-2880 • www.seeleylakechamber.com Shelby: (406) 434-7184 Sheridan County: (406) 765-1733 Sidney: (406)433-1916 • www.sidneymt.com St. Ignatius: (406) 745-4884 Superior: (406) 822-4891 Terry: (406) 637-5782 Thompson Falls: (406) 827-4930 • www.thompsonfalls.net Three Forks: (406) 285-4753 • www.threeforksmontana.com Tobacco Valley Chamber: (406) 297-2221 Townsend: (406) 266-4101 • www.townsendstar.com Virginia City: (406) 843-5220 • (800) 829-2969 www.virginiacitychamber.com Heading West? Don’t forget to order your Shelby: (406) 434-7184 West Yellowstone: (406) 646-7701 • www.westyellowstonechamber.com copy of the Ritz Hospitality ‘Western Edition’ Whitefish: (406) 862-3501 • (877) 862-3548 • www.whitefishchamber.org Magazine for all of your hospitality, Whitehall: (406) 287-2260 Wibaux: (406) 796-2412 recreation, travel... ‘You name it!’ needs. Wolf Point: (406) 653-2012 • www.wolfpoint Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 67 North Dakota

Ashley Chamber : (701)-288-3275 (ext 21) • www.ashley-nd.com Hettinger Area Chamber: (701)-567-2531 • www.hettingernd.com Beach Area Chamber : (701)-872-4342 Jamestown Area Chamber: (701)-252-4830 • www.jamestownchamber.com Beulah Chamber: (701)-873-4585 • www.beulahnd.org Kenmare Association: (701)-385-4249 Bismarck-Mandan Area Chamber: (701)-223-5660 • www.bismarckmandan.com Langdon Chamber: (701)-256-3079 • www.langdoncc.org Bottineau Chamber: (701)-228-3922 • www.bottineau.com Linton Chamber: (701) 254-4294 Bowman Area Chamber: (701)-523-5880• www.bowmannd.com Lisbon Civic & Commerce Association: (701)-683-5680 Cando Area Chamber: (701)968-3383 • www.candond.com Medora Chamber: (701)-623-4910 • www.dakotawestadventures.com Carrington Area Chamber: (701)-652-2524 • www.carringtonnd.com Minot Area Chamber: (701)-852-6000 • www.minotchamber.org www.cgtn-nd.com Mott Area Chamber: (701)-824-2591 Cavalier Area Chamber: (701)-265-8188 • www.cavaliernd.com New Rockford Chamber: (701)-947-5626 Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead: (218) 233-1100 New Town Chamber: (701)-627-3500 • www.newtownnd.com www.fmchamber.com Oakes Area Chamber: (701) 742-3508 • www.oakesnd.com Crosby Area Chamber: (701) 965-6367 Ray Association of Commerce: (701)-568-3315 Devils Lake Area Chamber: (701)-662-4903 • www.devilslakend.com Rolla Chamber: (701) 477-5470 • http:\\rolla.nd.utma.com Dickinson Area Chamber: (701)-225-5115 • www.dickinsonchamber.org Rugby Chamber: (701)-776-5846 • www.rugbynorthdakota.com Drayton Community Chamber: (701)-454-3474 • www.draytonnd.com Tioga Chamber: (701)-664-2807 Garrison Chamber: (701)-463-2600 • www.garrisonnd.com Valley City Area Chamber: (701)-845-1891 • www.hellovalley.com Geographical Center of North America Chamber: (701)-776-5846 Velva Association: (701)-338-2029 Grafton Area Chamber: (701)-352-0781 • www.graftonchamber.org Wahpeton Area Chamber: (701)-642-8744 • www.wahpchamber.com Grand Forks Chamber: (701)-772-7271 • www.gfchamber.com Walhalla Area Chamber: (701)-549-3931 Greater Bottineau Area Chamber: (701)-772-7271 • www.bottineau.com Watford City Area Chamber: (701)-444-2526 • www.watfordcitychamber.com Greater North Dakota Association: (701)-222-0929 • www.gnda.com West Fargo Chamber: (701)-282-4444 • www.westfargochamber.com Harvey Area Chamber: (701)-324-2604 • www.harveynd.com Williston Area Chamber: (701)-577-6000 • www.willistonchamber.net Hazen Chamber: (701)-748-6848 • www.hazennd.org Wishek Association: (701)-452-2893 South Dakota

Aberdeen Chamber: (605) 225-2860 • www.aberdeensd.com Lemmon Area Chamber: (605) 374-5716 Aberdeen CVB: (605) 225-2414 • (800) 645-3851 • www.aberdeencvb.com Madison: (605) 256-2454 • www.madison.sd.us/chamber Badland’s National Park Visitor Center: (605) 433-5361 Milbank Chamber: (605) 432-6656 • (800) 675-6656 • www.milbanksd.com Belle Fourche Chamber: (605) 892-2676 • (888) 345-5859 • www.bellefourche.org Miller Civic & Commerce Assn: (605) 853-3098 Beresford Phone: (605) 763-2021 • bmtc.net/~chamber/ Mitchell Area Chamber & Convention Visitors Bureau: (605) 996-6223 Black Hills Visitor Information Center: (605) 355-3700 (800) 257-2676 • www.cornpalace.org Brandon Valley Area: (605) 582-7400 • www.brandonsd.com Mobridge Chamber: (605) 845-2387 • (888) 614-3474 • www.mobridge.org Brookings Chamber & Convention Bureau: (605) 692-6125 • (800) 699-6125 Murdo Chamber: (605) 669-3333 • www.wcenet.com www.brookings.com/chamber/ Newell Community Club: (605) 456-2737 Britton Chamber: (605) 448-5323 • www.brittonsd.com/~chamber North Sioux City: (605) 232-4276 Burke: (605) 775-3014 Pierre Area Chamber: (605) 224-7361 • (800) 962-2034 • www.pierrechamber.com Canton: (605) 987-5728 • www.cantonsouthdakota.com Platte Chamber: (605) 337-2275 • (800) 510-3272 Centerville: (605) 563-2345 Rapid City Area Chamber: (605) 343-1744 • www.rapidcitychamber.com Chamberlain/Oacoma Area Chamber: (605) 734-6541 • www.chamberlainsd.org Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau: (800) 487-3223 • www.rapidcitycvb.com Clark Area Chamber • www.clarksd.com Redfield Chamber: (605) 472-0965 • www.nsu-cc.northern.edu/redfield Custer County Chamber: (605) 673-2244 • (800) 992-9818 • www.custersd.com Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau: (605) 336-1620 • (800) 333-2072 Deadwood Chamber & Visitors Bureau: (605) 578-1876 • (800) 999-1876 www.siouxfallscvb.com www.deadwood.org Sisseton Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau: (605) 698-7261 Dell Rapids: (605) 428-4167 South Dakota Chamber Of Commerce & Industry: (605) 224-6161 Eureka: (605) 284-2130 • (800) 387-3527 • www.eurekasd.com www.sdakchamber.com Faith Chamber: (605) 967-2001 South Dakota Visitor’s Assoc: (888) 336-2602 Flandreau Civic & Commerce Assn: (605) 997-2353 • www.flandreau.net Spearfish Chamber/CVB: (605) 642-2626 • (800) 626-8013 • www.spearfish.sd.us Fort Pierre Chamber: (605) 925-4444 Sturgis Area Chamber: (605) 347-2556 • www.sturgis-sd.org Freeman: (605) 925-4444 • www.freemansd.com Vermillion: (605) 624-5571 • (800) 809-2071 • www.vermillionchamber.com Garretson: (605) 594-6721 Volga Chamber: (605) 627-9113 Hill City Chamber: (605) 574-2368 • (800) 888-1798 • www.hillcitysd.com Wagner Chamber: (605) 384-3654 Homestake Visitor Center: (605) 584-3110 • www.homestaketour.com Wall Chamber: (605) 279-2665 • (888) 852-9255 • www.wall-badlands.com Hot Springs Area Chamber: (605) 325-6991 • (800) 325-6991 Watertown Convention & Visitor’s Bureau: (605) 886-5814 • (800) 658-4505 www.hotsprings-sd.com www.watertownsd.com Huron Chamber: (605) 352-8775 • www.huronsd.com/chamber Webster Chamber: (605) 345-4668 • (888)-571-7582 • www.webstersd.com Huron CVB: (605) 352-0000 • (800) 487-6673 • www.huronsd.com Wessington Springs: (605) 539-1929 • www.wessingtonsprings.com Keystone Chamber: (605) 666-4896 • (800) 456-3345 • www.keystonechamber.com Winner Chamber: (605) 842-1533 • (800) 658-3079 • www.winnersd.org Kodoka Community Association: (605) 837-2229 • (800) 467-9217 Woonsocket: www.woonsocketsd.com Lead Area Chamber: (605) 584-1100 • www.lead.sd.us Yankton: (605) 665-3636 • (800) 888-1460 • www.yanktonsd.com 68 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

Community Contact Information Wyoming

Albany County Tourism Board: (307) 745-4195 • (307) 755-4703 Lander Chamber: (307) 332-3892 • (800) 433-0662 • www.landchamber.org (800) 445-5303 Laramie: (307) 745-7339 • www.laramie.org Basin: (307) 568-3055 Lovell Chamber: (307) 548-7552 • www.lovellchamber.com Bear River Visitor’s Center: (307) 789-6540 Lusk: (307) 334-2950 • (800) 223-LUSK • www.luskwyoming.com Big Horn Canyon Visitor’s Center: (307) 548-2251 • www.bighorns.com Lyman: (307) 787-6738 Big Piney/Marbleton Chamber: (307) 276-3815 Meeteetse Tourist Info Center: (307) 868-2423 Buffalo Chamber: (307) 684-5544 • (800) 227-5122 • www.buffalowyo.com Meeteetse Visitor Center: (307) 868-2454 • www.meeteetsewy.com Campbell County Visitor’s Bureau: (307) 682-3673 • www.gillettechamber.com Newcastle: (307) 746-2739 • (800) 835-0157 • www.newcastlewyo.com Casper Area Chamber: (307) 234-5311 • www.casperwyoming.org Park County Travel Council: (307) 587-2297 or (307) 527-6228 Casper Area CVB: (307) 234-5362 • (800) 852-1889 • www.casperchamber.info Pine Bluffs: (307) 245-3695 • www.pinebluffs.org Cheyenne Chamber: (307) 638-3388 • www.cheyennechamber.org Pinedale: (307) 367-2242 • www.pinedalechamber.com Cheyenne Visitor’s Bureau: (307) 778-3133 • (800) 426-5009 Platte County Chamber: (307) 322-2322 • www.plattechamber.com www.cheyenne.org Powell Chamber: (307) 754-3494 • (800) 325-4278 • www.powellchamber.org Cody Chamber: (307) 587-2777 • (307) 527-6228 • www.codychamber.org Rawlins-Carbon County: (307) 324-4111 • (800) 228-3547 • www.oldwestfun.com Cokeville: (307) 279-3200 Riverton Chamber: (307) 856-4801 • (800) 325-2732 • www.rivertonchamber.org Devil’s Tower: (307) 467-5430 Rock Springs Chamber: (307) 362-3771 • (800) 463-8637 Douglas: (307) 358-2950 • www.jackalope.org www.tourwyoming.com Dubois: (307) 455-2556 • www.duboiswyoming.org Saratoga: (307) 326-8855 • (866) 828-8855 • www.saratogachamber.info East Yellowstone Valley: (307) 587-9595 • www.yellowstone-lodging.com Sheridan Chamber: (307) 672-2485 • (800) 453-3650 Elk Mountain: (307) 348-7387 www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org Evanston Chamber: (307) 783-0370 • (800) 328-9708 • www.etownchamber.com Sheridan Visitor’s Bureau (307) 673-7120 • (888) 596-6787 Fort Bridger Visitor’s Center: (307) 782-3842 www.sheridanwyoming.org Gillette (307) 682-3673 • www.visitgillette.net Shoshoni: (307) 876-2556 Gillette Visitor’s Center: (307) 686-0040 • (800) 544-6136 • www.gillettewyoming.net Star Valley: (307) 883-2759 • www.starvalleychamber.com Glenrock: (307) 436-5652 Sundance: (307) 283-1000 • (800) 477-9340 Greater Bridger Valley: (307) 787-6738 Thermopolis Chamber: (307) 864-3192 • (800) 786-6772 • www.thermopolis.com Green River Chamber: (307) 875-5711 • (800) 354-6743 • www.grchamber.com Torrington: (307) 532-3879 • (800) 577-3555 • www.torringtonterritory.com Greybull Chamber: (307) 765-2100 • (877) 765-2100 • www.greybull.com Upton: (307) 468-2228 Hulett Chamber: (307) 467-5430 • www.hulett.org Wheatland: (307) 322-2322 Jackson: (307) 733-3316 • www.jacksonholechamber.com Wind River Visitor Council: (307) 856-7566 • (800) 645-6233 Kaycee Chamber: (307) 738-2444 • www.kayceewyoming.com www.wind-river.org Kemmerer Chamber: (307) 877-9761 • (888) 300-3413 • www.kemmerer.org Worland Chamber: (307) 347-3226 • www.worlandchamber.com LaBarge: (307) 386-2676 Wright Chamber: (307) 464-1312 • www.wrightrareachamber.com

DIET FOR LESS Affordable Eating In A Low-Carb World (NAPSI) Low-carb diets are all the rage, with many people shar- • Buy multipacks (two or three items per) or buy bulk sizes to ing stories of successful weight loss and healthier lives. minimize your cost per unit. This goes for vegetables, too (such According to a recent Opinion Dynamics Corp. poll, 26 mil- as peppers and broccoli heads), when snacking on them means lion Americans are on a hard-core, low-carb diet and 70 million you fi nish them up quickly. more limit their carb intake without formally dieting. Recent • Although fresh produce is an important part of any healthy research found that three out of fi ve low-carb eaters say that diet, frozen vegetables and fruit are an affordable, high quality they plan to limit carb intake for life. alternative. With its emphasis on lean meats, fi sh, fruit and vegetables, With regard to food safety and convenience, BJ’s offers the low-carb diets can cost $85 to $100 per week for one person. following suggestions: Multiply this by additional family members and maintaining a • Purchase a vacuum sealer to optimize and preserve food’s low-carb lifestyle can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways freshness during storage or stock up on resealable storage bags, families can save money. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers some tips plastic wrap and aluminum foil. to help balance your weight and your wallet: • To ensure freshness at home, refrigerate meat within two • Consider shopping at a wholesale club for up to 30 percent hours of purchase. Place meat on a plate on the bottom shelf of savings on groceries. They offer a wide selection of name-brand your refrigerator so that juices won’t drip onto other food. Use foods including U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agricul- poultry, ground meat or seafood within one to two days and ture) Choice meats, poultry, fi sh, fruits, vegetables, beverages and beef steaks or roasts within three to four days. pre-packaged low-carb products at a signifi cant discount. • Think about available space in your refrigerator, freezer and • In addition to consuming lean meat, shop for a variety of pantry and buy quantities of food that can be accommodated. more affordable protein sources including chicken, pork, For a list of more than 150 BJ’s Wholesale Clubs, visit www. canned tuna and eggs as well as heart healthy alternatives such bjs.com. Maintaining a low-carb lifestyle does not have to be as chicken sausage or turkey bacon. expensive if you follow a few tips from the experts. n Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 69

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Hartsook Photography ...... 60 Snowy Springs Outfitters, Inc...... 36 Flathead Lake ...... 33 HVJ Lakota Cultural Center & Gift Shop ...... 40 Sonny Todd Real Estate ...... 34 Bear Essentials Bed & Bath ...... 58 Jim & Patsy’s Bed & Breakfast ...... 40 South Dakota Air & Space Museum ...... 41 Bear Lodge Resort ...... 48 J Food & Hardware ...... 16 Spear Ranch ...... 50 Bennett House Country Inn ...... 28 Juniper Inn ...... 28 Spice of Life ...... 71 Bernies Cafe ...... 49 K Bar Z Guest Ranch & Outfitters ...... 58 Steffen Automotive Parts & Service ...... 18 Big 5 Motel ...... 29 Ken’s Tire Service ...... 34 Stitch N Time ...... 53 Blair Hotels ...... 5 Kinney’s Saddle Shop & Tepees ...... 37 Strawberry Bed & Breakfast ...... 44 Blue Creek Lodge Cabins & Klicks K Bar L Ranch ...... 28 Stroppel Inn Hot Mineral Baths ...... 44 RV Park & Campground ...... 15 Koski’s Motel ...... 36 Super 8 - Castle Rock ...... 72 Book ‘N’ Bear Nook & The Coffee Den ...... 31 Lake View Bed & Breakfast ...... 12 Super 8 - Cortez ...... 72 Broadway Burger Station ...... 56 Lakepoint Lodging, Inc...... 12 Super 8 - Dillon ...... 72 Bryce’s Spaulding Mountain Cabins ...... 15 Lakeside Marina & Campground ...... 42 Super 8 - Durango ...... 72 Budget Host Four Winds Motor Lodge ...... 12 Lakeside Motel ...... 28 Super 8 - Georgetown ...... 72 Budget Lodge ...... 22 Lazy B Motel ...... 58 Super 8 - Longmont/Twin Peaks ...... 72 Budget Motel ...... 29 Lazy J Ranch ...... 22 Super 8 - Montrose ...... 72 Campbell County Parks & Recreation ...... 56 Little Coyotte Colorado Ranch ...... 12 Super 8 - Wagner ...... 7 Campbell County Rockpile Museum ...... 55 Lizcious Dishes ...... 22 Sweetwater County Historical Museum ...... 49 Carter Mountain Motel ...... 55 Logger Lane Townhomes, LLC ...... 70 Sweetwater Wilderness Ranch ...... 16 Cat Coulee Beds N Birds ...... 28 Lollypops ...... 58 Teton Balloon Flights ...... 49 Center Inn ...... 44 Lonesome Spur Ranch ...... 31 The Agate Stop - Montana Agate Museum ...... 36 Chalet Motel ...... 33 Longmont Theatre Company ...... 19 The Apple Shed ...... 21 Chick’s Motel, RV Park & Bar ...... 29 Madison Management ...... 34 The Centennial Inn ...... 27 Chief Washakie Plunge ...... 55 Maverick Motel ...... 55 The Fort ...... 36 Cloverleaf Grayhound Park ...... 18 Mazzola’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge ...... 22 The Howdy Pardner Bed & Breakfast ...... 58 Clyde Park Tavern & Dining ...... 31 McDonough Outfitters ...... 32 The Inn at Alcova / Sloans Gen. Store ...... 58 Cody Lodging Company ...... 55 Meeteese Museum District ...... 3 The Inn At Philipsburg & RV Park ...... 34 Colorado Railroad Museum ...... 20 Miller Creek Ranch B & B ...... 53 The Laramie Plains Museum ...... 58 Columbus House Bed & Breakfast ...... 12 Montana’s Duck Lake Lodge ...... 28 The Lodge at Sun Valley Ranch ...... 2 Comfort Inn - Livingston ...... 36 Moose Alley Lodging ...... 58 The Montana Hotel ...... 31 Comfort Inn - Montrose ...... 22 Mountain View Lodge ...... 42 The Plaza Inn ...... 60 Cottonwood Meadows Cabins & Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts ...... 44 The Turntable Restaurant & Motel ...... 11 Fishing Guides ...... 12 Mt. Evans Trout Fishing ...... 18 Thunderbird Motel ...... 54 Cover to Cover Books & Things ...... 53 Mustang Motel ...... 36 Tomahawk Motor Lodge ...... 54 Cow Cabins ...... 54 Northern Arapaho Tribe ...... 51 Tony’s Motel & Kitchenettes ...... 44 D & K Outpost ...... 42 Northwest Truck Repair ...... 34 Traditional Charm Antique Mall ...... 21 Dahkotah Lodge Guest Ranch ...... 45 O’Duachain Country Inn ...... 28 Travelodge - Durango ...... 16 Dancing Bear Folk Center ...... 53 O’Fallon Museum ...... 27 Triangle Ranch Bed & Breakfast ...... 44 David Ranch ...... 53 Ollie’s Drive Inn ...... 44 Trump Taj ...... 62 Deadwood Dicks ...... 41 Orchard Creek Cottages ...... 42 Two Creek Ranch ...... 57 Denver Skydivers ...... 22 Overland Trail Museum ...... 22 Valley Inn ...... 40 Dirty Sally’s ...... 58 Parkway Motel ...... 29 Valley Motel ...... 14 Dornan’s ...... 56 Parson’s Ranch ...... 7 W.H. 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Logger Lane Townhomes

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