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RITZ OSPITALITY Rocky Mountain EditionH Fall & Winter 2004 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. Meeteetse Museum 1947 State Street P.O. Box 53 Meeteetse, WY 82433 307-868-2423 FREE ADMISSION 4 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com Ritz Hospitality Rocky Mountain Edition Fall/Winter 2004 What’s Inside features sections 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. 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In its infancy, the publication and its par- National Sales Manager ent corporation experienced many growing pains associated with Wes Thurston being new. Fortunately, our readers and advertisers alike have been Offi ce Manager very helpful in letting us know what they would like to see in this Angie Hawkins magazine. To remain static is to ignore change. We at Ritz Family Publishing, Graphics Inc. feel that we are not static, but rather dynamic in our ideas for Tara Whelchel this publication. Therefore, as the reader, you will notice a great deal [email protected] has changed with this magazine, much of which was brought on by Executive Secretary your input. Amy Gronewoller Right off the bat, you will notice the name change from Ritz Hotel/ Motel/Restaurant magazine to Ritz Hospitality. We feel this better Ritz Family Publishing, Inc. refl ects the diversity of this publication, which is not limited to hotel, www.ritzfamilypublishing.com motel and restaurant, but also includes recreation, entertainment, Corporate Offi ce accommodations and more. Ritz Family Publishing, Inc. Second, the arrangement of the magazine has changed to include 714 N Main Street informative articles on cities and points of interest as well as human Meridian, ID 83642 interest stories, recipes, etc. You will notice as well that there is Sales more cohesiveness to the layout increasing user friendliness. For all sales inquiries, call toll Lastly, we have changed the look of the magazine to better refl ect free 1(800) 330-3482 or its contents. From the cover, to the stories and all the way back in 1(208) 955-0124 the Advertiser Index, the changes made show our commitment to [email protected] the continuing goal to provide you with a magazine for you to enjoy and share with others. Subscriptions We thank everyone that has submitted their ideas over the past For a subscription or to change months and we encourage our readers and advertisers to continue your existing address, call toll sharing their ideas with us. Remember, our magazine is your maga- free 1(800) 330-3482 or zine. 1(208) 955-0124 [email protected] Change is good. It’s a part of growing up. n Printed By Idaho Press-Tribune, Nampa, ID Copyright© 2004. All rights reserved. Every effort has been made to ensure ac- curacy of this publication, however, the publisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or typographical errors. The publisher does not assume respon- Robert F Davis sibility or is liable for the contents of any advertising herein. Publisher’s liability Editor / V.P. Technical Operations for errors in an advertisement is limited to E-mail: [email protected] a correct insertion in the next publication. In the event of a misprint, the publisher must be informed of such error prior to printing of the next publication. Rocky Mountain Edition Ritz Hospitality • 7 Super 8 Motel Reasonable Rates Group Rates Available Wagner, SD 57380 (605) 384-5464 Fax: (605) 384-3407 Indoor Pool • Hot Tub • Sauna Toll Free Reservations Continental Breakfast • Queen Size Beds 24 Hour Desk • Truck Parking (800) 800-8000 Terrifi c Hunting & Fishing Casino Near By Life is Great at Super 8! www.super8.com Parson’s Ranch Offering The Best In Montana’s Recreation. • Big Game Hunting • Summer Fun With Hiking • Small Stream Fly-Fishing • Hiking • Trail Rides (Minimum Party Of 4) • Trophy Racks P.O. Box 85 • Cascade, MT 59421 406-468-2828 No Hidden Costs 8 • Ritz Hospitality www.ritzfamilypublishing.com Colorado olorado ranks eighth in size among all Many beautiful lakes lie in the mountains. Grand the states. 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