Denver and Aurora, Colorado were recently ranked #’s 9 and 10 on the list of leanest cities in the US. In the mountains our towns are not big enough to make the rankings but I betcha we could go head to head with San Francisco and Burlington, the top two cities. After watching people ski and bike well into their 70’s I believe that retiring to the Rocky Mountains can add ten to twenty years to your life. More information; http://www.co.summit.co.us/Seniors/seniors_home.cfm

 

If you’re a little younger than that and wondering about the benefits to a family here’s an example of just one unique program that will expand your kids’ horizons. For six years so far the Keystone Science School has connected local third graders with their outdoor environment. Funded by a Vail Resorts ECHO, the company’s program for a leadership role in environmental stewardship, the Science School reaches out to all Summit County third graders.  The Keystone Science School has programs and camps for youth year round. More information can be found at; http://keystonescienceschool.org