​Even strangers to sour beers, ciders and craft beers are happy to experience the ambiance and tasting adventure at Paonia’s three craft beverage spots: Chrysalis, Big B’s (at Delicious Orchards) and Paonia United Brewing.  The beverages are different from each other, but all three businesses share a sense of community, fun activities, quality products and use of local ingredients. Read more...

​As Spring arrives and we are all still dealing with government stay-at-home orders the itch to get outside is stronger than usual and effecting more and more people.  So what if we could create a gardening pandemic?

By definition, a pandemic is a global outbreak that emerges to infect people on a large scale.  There’s little to no pre-existing immunity against the spread and while it is usually classified as a “disease”, a disease is also considered ‘a condition or problem that a person, group, organization or society has and cannot stop’.  If that condition includes the need to get outside and play in the dirt it could also be just the right getaway for the mind in these chaotic times.  Read More...

The North Fork Valley has long been acclaimed as a peaceful respite with beautiful views and a laid-back culture. It draws those searching for a slower pace and outdoor adventure from all over the West. The greatest treasure of this valley has yet to be fully discovered- that it is an oasis of healing.

The healing properties of this valley are a part of the lore and tradition of its native people groups. The Southern Utes, a migratory tribe, would come here every year to conduct their healing rituals in front of Needle Rock. They considered this to be a valley of healing and it continues to be curative on many levels.  Read more...

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​Colorado’s summer season is here, and to celebrate, the winemakers of Paonia and Hotchkiss, Colorado invite you to come to the beautiful North Fork Valley. From Memorial Day through October the wineries of the West Elks offer tours, tastings and exciting special events featuring wine and food pairings, barrel tastings, music, picnics, and winemaker dinners. Fun activities for everyone.  
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Emma and Matt came to the North Fork Valley in 2012 to work on small farms. They quickly fell in love with the valley and its rich agricultural traditions and in 2015 they founded Farm Runners. Their goal was to help bridge the gap between farmers on the Western Slope and their customers in the mountains.  
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