For travelers coming up the US Highway 285 corridor, here is a listing of information collected through our onsite interviews with the folks who have the best information around. Discover the spectacular gold leaves and the beauty of the area during the 2020 GOLD RUSH - and save money with golden hot deals from these local businesses.

Recognizing our Gold Rush/Leaf Peeping Experts:

During the week of September 14-18, Conifer Radio was privileged to meet with and interview onsite with several local community leaders up and down the US Highway 285 corridor. Hear their individual Gold Rush interviews and recommendations listed below.

We recognize the following local community leaders and resident experts contributing their time to our
Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign:

Conifer Radio daily broadcast times:

• 9 am - Ms. Stephanie Evans, The Bean and The Leaf
• 10 am - Ms. Tina McCullough and Ms. Lydia McCullough, Ernie’s Mountain Bakery
• 11 am - Mr. Jeff Keele, Evergreen Mountain Sports
• 12 noon - Mr. Dave Schaefer and Ms. Nicole Garcia, Brooks Place Tavern
• 2 pm - Ms. Anne Valenti and Ms. Ellen Campa, River Canyon Gallery
• 3 pm - Mr. Jim Myers, Sasquatch Outpost
• 4 pm - Mr. Matt Dambrowsky and Mr. Tim Gregg, Platte Canyon Chamber of Commerce
• 5 pm - The Hansel Family including Jack, Allison and Nick, Mad Jacks Mountain Brewery

... and, we recognize Mr. Bill Bruner, Cruise Planners – Heart & Soul Excursions, and Chair of 285 Tourism for once again leading this year's Gold Rush campaign.

Tune in at ConiferRadio.com to hear each of these interviews. Thank you for helping to support our treasured area businesses!

We recognize The Bean and the Leaf, and especially Ms. Stephanie Evans who contributed her time to our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.  Click below to hear Stephanie's expert advice about the Conifer area and the fascinating story about The Bean and The Leaf:

A Thank You to Ernie's Mountain Bakery, located in the Kings Valley Center and especially to Ms. Tina McCullough and Ms. Lydia McCullough  who contributed their time to our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.  Click below to hear Tina's and Lydia's expert advice about the Conifer area and all the goodies at Ernie's Mountain Bakery:

We recognize Evergreen Mountain Sports, and especially Mr. Jeff Keele who contributed his time to our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.  Click below to hear Jeff's advice about the Conifer area and all the equipment available for your mountain journey at Evergreen Mountain Sports:

A big Shout Out and Thanks to Brooks Place Tavern, and to Nicole Garcia and Dave Schaefer who shared their time during a busy afternoon to our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.  Click below to hear Nicole's and Dave's story of Brooks Place Tavern expert recommendations about the Conifer area and all the Leaf Peeping options:

We recognize the River Canyon Gallery, and a special set of Shout-outs to Ms. Anne Valenti and Ms. Ellen Campa who shared both their time and the Gallery's incredible story as part of our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.  Click below to hear Ellen's and Anne's interview and the special offerings of the River Canyon Gallery and surrounding area:

A Thank You to the Platte Canyon Chamber of Commerce, located in the heart of Bailey, Colorado and especially to Mr. Matt Dambrowsky and Mr. Tim Gregg who contributed their time to our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.  Click below to hear Matt and Tim's expert advice about the Bailey area and the beautiful splendor of this section of Park County:

We recognize the Sasquatch Outpost, and especially Mr. Jim Myers who contributed his time to our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.     Click below to hear Jim's advice about the Bailey corridor area and all the amazing family-oriented goings-on in the Sasquatch museum - again a great venue for the family:

Thanks and a big Shout Out to the Hansel family... Allison, Jack, Nick and Nathan who shared their story and their time along with GREAT BEER for our Gold Rush / Leaf Peeping campaign.  Click below to hear their story of the brewery and the love of the Bailey, Colorado and surrounding area: