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(WOODLAND PARK, Colo.) Nestled amidst the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, most people know Woodland Park, as a picturesque pit stop for travelers en route to the mountains. However, beneath its tranquil veneer lies a rich and vibrant history, steeped in the traditions of the Wild West. From Utes to Railways Before cowboys and […]
WOODLAND PARK • As memories fade and history recedes into 21st-century concerns, a documentary by the Ute Pass Historical Society tells the story of the impact of area dude ranches, economically, socially and culturally. The film is a collaboration of the society, the Teller County Film Commission, Animas Productions and RedJaxx Media.
The documentary recalls the romance of the Old West that reverberated across America. “People wanted to pretend that they were back in the era of cowboys, to experience that kind of life,” said Donna Finicle, speaking in the theatrical trailer of “The Story of Us/ Dude Ranches above the Clouds.”