Summer has arrived! The weather is perfect, flowers are blooming, rafting is awesome this year and the Rocky Mountains are beckoning you! This looks to be one of the most fabulous summers we've had in years, don't miss a minute of it! Concerts and festivals are everywhere. The Rockies! Nowhere else. It's all Colorado! JavaScript must be enabled to view images. Echo Mountain Park Check out Echo Mountain Park. They are doing a great job and looking forward to seeing you next season. http://www.echomtnpark.com/ What's new on the menu. We are now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. We offer a prix fixe menu that always offers something for everyone. Our first seating is 6 PM and the last at 10 PM. Looking forward to seeing you! Around town. Did we mention the great shops that are our neighbors? Our historic downtown has great shopping and dining to offer. On the east side of us is the Emporium, specializing in Celtic and Scottish items. Just to the east of the Emporium is Way Out West. You have to see this place. Lisa is our newest neighbor and offers a fantastic selection of Carharts, clothing, jewelry and everything else you might want to take home. There's the Soap Shop that you'll want to stop in. Don't miss Margie's Place with a little something for everyone. Margie also does old time photos for souveniers. Stop in and see Margie and George. http://www.margiesoletimephotos.com/http://www.margiesplaceCO.com Your Fishing Partner will be ready and waiting to give you the best fishing experience of your life. Looking for locally roasted coffee? Stop in Java Mountain Roasters. How about Rocky Mountain Log Furniture? Wow, what a store. You can't leave without something that's for sure. They're on the corner, can't miss them. http://www.rmlf.com/ Also, there is the Wild Grape. Judy has one of the largest gift selections in Colorado. My daughter loves her store and never misses it when she's in town. If ever a shop could be perfection, it would definitely be the Wild Grape. By the way, if you're a wine enthusiast, ask Judy for a suggestion. She has great taste in wines as well. Canyon Clothing is right down the block and across the street. They've also added an annex on our block just one door away. Stop in and say hello. There's also All Things Western. Chic western wear and more are available. When you're looking for a great wood stove or antiques, go see Skipper Gorman. Skipper has stoves like your greatgrandmother used! Besides, he's a character and a local tourist attraction. He'll welcome you and share a story or two if you ask him. http://www.antiquestovesCO.com What to do after a day outdoors?After a day of skiing, hiking, rafting or just for the heck of it, pamper yourself at Bodyworks Spa & Massage. They're located in Frisco, close to just about everywhere. http://FriscoBodyworks.com Come soon and often! Don't get lost, use the map. Idaho Springs, COUpdated Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:31 PM Clear61°FHigh: 80°FLow: 52°FWind: 9 mphHumidity: 59% MSN WeatherData provided by Foreca