Dog sledding offers a chance to ride or take the reins
Dan England
Dan England has worked for Colorado media for nearly 25 years, including 20 at the Greeley Tribune. During his time at the Tribune he won more than 100 state and national awards, including Best of Show from the Colorado Press Association in 2015. Dan loves to write about the outdoors, as they are not just a job but an adventure: He has completed more than 20 marathons and 15 ultramarathons in addition to climbing more than 200 peaks, including all the 14ers in Colorado and Mount Rainier in Washington. Dan also plays trombone, but his wife, Valerie Vampola, deserves the spotlight more, as she sings for living, doing gigs as a solo artist and with Katie Quick in addition to guest appearances with bands across Colorado and teaching with the Loveland Academy of Music. Dan has three children, Jayden and his twin girls, Andie and Allie, and a heeler, Pepper, who in addition to training with him ran her first trail marathon last year in western Kansas.
Selected works by the author:
Rewriting Futures
Fort Collins-based nonprofit celebrates 25th year buying books for children of low-income families
Something Good in the Neighborhood – Andrew Johnson
Dad’s event teaches fathers how to help daughters get dolled up
Home Checklist: Seasonal To-dos
Many Colorado homeowners mark the seasons by the weather and the chores they create. Check off these honey-dos recommended by local pros throughout the year. Winter ♦ Check the cords on your holiday decorations to prevent fires and electrical shorts. “They need solid...
Into the Wild
Going for a hike in the mountains or even walking or biking along the Poudre River Trail can be intimidating to someone who doesn’t venture beyond their block. Before you head out, refresh yourself on these dos and don’ts so you feel more prepared to take on your next...
Stay Home or Staycation?
There are advantages to both for your pet
Toys Without Tech
Ditch the electronics with these suggestions from toy, gift and hobby store winners in this year’s Best of NOCO contest
Ready to Ride Rough?
Your equipment shed has enough gear to help you shred, hike, ski, climb, run or bike any terrain. But can you drive it? Here are the 4x4 parts and accessories suggested by Best of NOCO winners that will allow your vehicle to look and play as Colorado as you do. Lift...
12 Days of Giving
12 ways to give back to the community without disturbing a partridge in a pear tree