Summer music may be different, and a little harder to find, but it is still alive and well in Northern Colorado. Here’s your guide.
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:
The Anxiety Pandemic
The pandemic’s impacts have been more than just physical and economic; our mental health has taken a beating as well. Here’s what the experts say you can do to lessen your anxiety.
Poudre River Whitewater Park
Fort Collins’ new Whitewater Park has transformed a portion of the Poudre River, offering eagerly awaited recreational opportunities for kayakers.
Where’s All the WATER?
NOCO’s water supply is a finite resource and local officials say now is the time to collaborate on retaining that water in Northern Colorado.
NOCO’s Real Estate Reality
NOCO’s real estate pricing has leveled out but many are still priced out of the market. Here’s what you can expect in 2020 and beyond…
Valentine’s Day Survival Guide
Let’s face it. Valentine’s Day is a scam. There’s no reason you should have to buy flowers, candy or silk PJs a month after blowing a month’s salary on Christmas.
Epic Ski Season Expected— Snow Optional
Excitement runs high as we close in on ski season in Colorado.
Good to the last drop
To NOCO brewers, sustainability isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also good business.
This land is their land
When humans and wild predators interact, it’s usually the animals that pay the price.