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:

Tips From the Trail

Tips From the Trail

Goal Setting By Dan England As I was reviewing my running goals for next year, I have come to one conclusion: I am insane. I want to run a 100-mile race. Did I lose you already? Well, stick with me for just a bit longer because I promise you something: My goals are a...

Fires’ Impacts Still to Come

Fires’ Impacts Still to Come

Cameron Peak Fire and Troublesome Fire burned hundreds of thousands of acres and destroyed hundreds of structures. But the fires’ damage is far from over. Recreation areas, water quality and more will take time to recover. Find out the extent of the damage and what you can expect this summer.

Opening a Business During COVID-19

Opening a Business During COVID-19

Kyle Jongerden moved to Colorado in December to help open Rove, a new restaurant in Old Town Fort Collins. It was an exciting time. He looked forward to serving unique drinks, curated American cuisine and running a nightclub up top, a perfect mix for the hip district...

Back to School… but Different

Back to School… but Different

Local school districts are proud of their teachers and the effort it took to go virtual on what was effectively a week or two of notice. But they also acknowledge many of their students suffered as a result.