things to do in montrose co: String Um Up Boys...The Hanging Tree Montrose CO Things to See
- 01/23/15 10:13 AM
String Um Up Boys...The Hanging Tree Montrose CO Things to See Back in the old west days, hanging was a fairly popular, and permanent, form of punishment for serious crimes. Montrose, CO was founded in those old west days, and it does have a hanging tree. From what I understand, only one person was hung from it, though. Here's the story: This happened back on August 9, 1878. There was a bad man in Montrose, CO. His name was George Bikford. He was accused of robbery and stealing horses. Back in those days stealing a horse or a rustling cows was … (42 comments)
things to do in montrose co: 2014 Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Information
- 07/30/14 08:20 AM
2014 Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Information This year's Olathe Sweet Corn Festival is set for Saturday, August 2nd. It's an all day event. This is one of the longest running festivals on the Western Slope of Colorado. It's all about the corn, and it the best tasting sweet corn I've ever had. It gets shipped all over the west, and people in other states eagerly wait for it. The small farming community of Olathe, CO is barely a dot on the map, but the town comes alive this one weekend out of the year. Last year's festival took a twist and … (23 comments)
things to do in montrose co: 2014 July 4th Fireworks Show...Things to do in Montrose, CO
- 06/16/14 07:35 AM
2014 July 4th Fireworks Show...Things to do in Montrose, CO. All the local have their favorite spots to set up for the show. If you are visiting Montrose or anywhere nearby, you will want to take in this wonderful fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July. For a smaller town, Montrose really knows how to put on a show. The local Rotary Club is hosting this year's event. The best places to view the fireworks are from from Sunset Mesa, Baldridge park, Cerise park and McNeil Park. The show starts after the sun goes down. Here's what you should bring. Bug Spray Chairs … (22 comments)
things to do in montrose co: Montrose Garden Tour...Things to do in Montrose, CO
- 06/06/14 05:08 AM
Montrose Garden Tour...Things to do in Montrose, CO. The tour is Saturday, June 14th, 2014. The tour includes five private gardens and the Montrose Botanic Gardens. The tour starts at 9AM at the Botanic Gardens next to the Montrose Pavilion. It runs until about 2PM. Each garden will have something unique and different. Learn about and see how xeriscaping works. This is becoming a popular landscaping type in our high desert area of Western Colorado. Visit a country cottage garden and take in many different garden designs that are a treat to the eyes and the nose. There will be live … (18 comments)
things to do in montrose co: The Star Drive In...Wholesome Fun for the Whole Family Montrose CO
- 05/19/14 07:13 AM
The Star Drive In...Wholesome Fun for the Whole Family Montrose CO. The owners of The Star Drive In cater to good, family fun. They prefer to show movies with a rating no worse than PG 13, so everyone in the family can enjoy watching a show under our beautiful Colorado night sky. This is family fun for all generations of the family.
The Star is still owned by the original family that built the Drive In. Ground was broke in 1949, and the theater opened in 1950. It's owned by the DeVries Family. The Star can accommodate 360 cars. If you … (16 comments)
String Um Up Boys...The Hanging Tree Montrose CO Things to See
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