[Courtesy VISIT DENVER, the Convention and Visitors Bureau] Mayor Michael Hancock accepts Visit Denver Tourism Star Award on behalf of Denver Mountain Parks March 20, 2014. W. Bart Berger also received the award on behalf of the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation. Let me thank Visit Denver and the Foundation for this award. Let me thank … Continue reading Mayor Hancock accepts Tourism Award
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Mountain Parks Receives Tourism Award
Tonight, Denver Mountain Parks will be honored as a recipient of Visit Denver's Tourism Star Award for the historic system's contributions to Denver tourism. On behalf of the City, Mayor Michael Hancock will accept the award, and Chair W. Bart Berger will receive the award on behalf of the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation. The award … Continue reading Mountain Parks Receives Tourism Award
Even more news!
Yep, since we posted two days ago, we have a couple great new links to share. The Magnificent Dream is now at Costco! Just in time for the holidays, check out our first-ever Denver Mountain Parks book, with splendid photos and a definitive historical account, as well as a guidebook to the parks themselves. Now … Continue reading Even more news!
All the breaking news!
At the Tattered Cover Nov. 2nd Wow—it has been busy! We had a great time last Saturday afternoon at the Tattered Cover (Rocky Mountain Land Series) talking about our book and hosting a book signing. It was a pleasure to hear the Foundation's Bart Berger, John Fielder, and authors Erika Walker and Sally White share … Continue reading All the breaking news!
Mountain Parks Month!
Note: This content was originally posted on the Denver Mountain Parks website 8/10/13. Used by permission. By proclamation of City Council July 29th, August 2013 has been named Denver Mountain Parks month in celebration of the system's centennial. The proclamation was introduced by Councilwoman Peggy Lehman. Thanks go to Councilwoman Lehman and the entire City … Continue reading Mountain Parks Month!
Enjoy our new video!
Just out on Vimeo is the first-ever video celebrating the Denver Mountain Parks on the occasion of the centennial of their creation. Initiated by the DMP Foundation and produced by Havey Productions, this 12-minute video features commentary by key people on the history and significance of this historic system. The Denver Mountain Parks Foundation believes … Continue reading Enjoy our new video!
Best of Denver 2013
Not only has Westword magazine named Summit Lake Park the Best Denver Mountain Park in this year's poll, but we received an extra award! The entire Denver Mountain Park system has been designated Best Outdoorsy Gift from the Past, in recognition of its 100 year history! THANKS, WESTWORD!! Check out other "Best of" awards at … Continue reading Best of Denver 2013
Welcome back!
To us, that is...We are in the process of restoring content here at MountainParksFoundation.org. Read more about the Foundation on the About page. We have great news to share! As of January 2013, a new book is in progress, the first comprehensive review of the history of the Denver Mountain Parks system. Containing a history and … Continue reading Welcome back!
