Boulder, Outdoors

Rattlesnakes, Rarities and Railroads: A Hike With Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Rattlesnakes, Rarities and Railroads: A Hike with Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Rattlesnakes, rare plants, prairie dogs and water create a complex window into the cultural and geologic past of north Boulder. Travel softly into this fragile haven with geologist Sue Hirschfeld and naturalist Lynne Sullivan. Meet at North Foothills Trailhead on Hwy 36. Going north out of Boulder, turn right (east) 0.4 miles after the intersection of N. Broadway and Hwy 36 (28th St), just south of the cement factory. Take the dirt road to the parking lot on your left. Thursday Oct. 1, 2015 from 8 – 10:30 am

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197

Find out more details on this hike at https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/railroads

Boulder, Food and Drink

Which Boulder Restaurants Made 5280 Magazine’s 25 Best Restaurants List?

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Each year 5280 Magazine creates their list of the 25 Best Restaurants. Check out which of the Boulder Restaurants made the cut this year. Hint: There is a new restaurant in town that made the list.

Which ones are your favorites? Which restaurants do you want to try?

Read the complete list: http://www.5280.com/best-restaurants-2015/#the-list

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Real Estate

A Brief History of Lafayette, Colorado

Lafayette Old Town Association [LOTA] posted a well done brief history of Lafayette, Colorado:

carriageIn 1863, the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains was a wild and wooly place. Ute, Arapahoe and Cheyenne peoples lived nomadic lives, hunting bison and other game which flourished at the western edge of the Great Plains. Gold prospectors were among the earliest arrivals from the east. These fortune hunters headed for the nearby Rockies or just passed through on their way to California. A few settlers eked out a living on small and scattered homesteads, dirt farming and trapping or hunting. To some extent, goods and services were traded among these groups, but for the most part, it was-“every man for himself”!

In June of that year, newlyweds Lafayette and Mary Miller joined an ox-team wagon train of fifty wagons and made their way across this country’s vast heartland. After months of hard travel, the couple initially settled in Burlington, which later became Longmont. They left soon after to operate a stage stop along the Overland Trail between Denver and Cheyenne at the present site of the Coal Creek Farm. The couple moved to the Lafayette area in 1871 and began farming on land they acquired through the Homestead Act.

In 1874, the Millers moved to Boulder where Mr. Miller ran a butcher shop and served as town trustee. He was a member of the volunteer fire department and Mrs. Miller served on the school board. Lafayette Miller died suddenly in 1878.

Read the complete historical account of Lafayette, Colorado here: http://www.oldtownlafayette.com/lafayette-history.html

All text and photo are courtesy of the LOTA website. 

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
#Lafayette #Colorado #RealEstate
Boulder, Festivals

Pearl Street Mall’s 2015 Fashion Night Out Is On!

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Fashionistas from all walks of life will head to Downtown Boulder to celebrate fashion along the Pearl Street Mall from 8th Street to 18th Street. Starting at 2 p.m.more than 25 downtown Boulder retailers will present a wide variety of fall styles on the Pearl Street Mall catwalk during the kickoff fashion show extravaganza.  Downtown’s retail scene is in the spotlight as individual boutiques host in-store special events.  Join the individual stores for live music, food & drinks, mini makeovers, & shopping.

Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 2 to 5pm.

Check out this year’s Fashion’s Night Downtown map for in-store event details, locations & more!

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Food and Drink

Boulder’s Saturday Farmer’s Market Is Open Through November

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Don’t miss the Boulder Farmer’s Market! It’s still open through the 4th Saturday in November. Feed your family. Buy presents. Enjoy a beautiful Boulder morning.

Boulder Farmer’s Market Hours: Saturdays 8 – 2pm through November

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197

#boulder #farmersmarket #farmers #colorado

Boulder, Festivals

Pearl Street Mall Meets Fashion At The 2015 Fashion Night Out!

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Fashionistas from all walks of life will head to Downtown Boulder to celebrate fashion along the Pearl Street Mall from 8th Street to 18th Street. Starting at 2 p.m.more than 25 downtown Boulder retailers will present a wide variety of fall styles on the Pearl Street Mall catwalk during the kickoff fashion show extravaganza.  Downtown’s retail scene is in the spotlight as individual boutiques host in-store special events.  Join the individual stores for live music, food & drinks, mini makeovers, & shopping.

Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 2 to 5pm.

Check out this year’s Fashion’s Night Downtown map for in-store event details, locations & more!

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Kids

Help Support the CU Buffs! Check Out The Pearl Street Stampede!

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The Pearl Street Stampedes start at 7 p.m. in front of the Boulder County Court House on the 1300 block of Pearl Street. The Stampedes’ finales take place in the parking lot at 10th & Pearl streets. These events are FREE and fun for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to cheer on your favorite Buffaloes and listen to the traditional sounds of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band!

2015 Pearl Street Stampede Dates:

  • Friday, Sep 25, 2015 7 pm
  • Friday, Oct 2, 2015 7 pm
  • Friday, Oct 16, 2015 7 pm
  • Friday, Nov 6, 2015 7 pm
  • Thursday, Nov 12, 2015 7 pm

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Real Estate

Jane Goodall To Talk At CU

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Jane Goodall is coming to CU on October 1, 2015. A second round of tickets will be sold today through the CU website starting at 2pm at Jane Goodall Tickets.

Were you lucky enough to get tickets when they first went on sale? Are you going to try for them today?

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Festivals

Car-Free Boulder – Wonder What That Would Look Like? Check Out The Boulder Green Streets Ciclovia!

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Sunday marks the day of the annual Boulder Green Streets Ciclovia. Boulder streets are car-free for the day and open for play. Cycle, ride, roll, and stroll. Enjoy over 50 free activities and hundreds of vendors!

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Learn more about the Ciclovia and all the events happening Sunday, September 27, 2015 – HERE.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder

Love Cinema? Know The International Film Series at CU?

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If you are a film buff you most likely know about this well kept secret: The CU International Film Series! This series brings excellent cinema to Boulder during the school year! Want to know more details about upcoming films?

Find an updated list of movies playing this fall – https://www.internationalfilmseries.com

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197

#cinema #film #arts