​Metalsmithing has always been a time intensive art requiring a steady hand and a well trained eye but it comes naturally to Cathleen Crenshaw.  In her studio, nestled at the base of Colorado’s Grand Mesa, Cathleen has been designing and handcrafting sterling silver and gold jewelry just outside of Cedaredge, Colorado since 2005.    
 
The process requires a good deal of patience and concentration as one carefully works through each step.  Even the simplest forms involve many hours of work depending on the degree of refinement and embellishment but the unique beauty and character of these hand wrought pieces justifies the time and effort invested. (read more)

A short drive north of Cedaredge takes you to a world that is well known by local fisherman. You’ll find hundreds of lakes on Grand Mesa that are filled with cold-water fish, including brown, rainbow and brook trout.   
    Most of us progress through a natural evolution in fly fishing. We start as a beginner with low expectations. After gaining a little confidence by landing a few trout with consistency, we start to keep score. Some anglers take this to extreme keeping track of each and every trout they catch or release. Then, eventually most of us end up looking for a more quality experience, understanding that it isn't the number of fish caught but the degree of difficulty in catching them. Some say the definition of a trophy-sized trout depends on the water it lives in and the techniques used to catch it.
    Many lakes and streams on the Grand Mesa are easily accessible via paved and dirt Forest Service roads. Some, however, require hiking and walking between the lakes in the tall pines is wonderful. If you're lucky you might come across a less-traveled to reservoir in the back country that could produce a nice 3 or 4 pound trout. Locals claim that dry flies are extremely effective on the mesa, as well as black wooly buggers.
    We might also mention that fishing in Colorado is a year round activity.  Dropping a lure or bait through the first safe ice of the year can be exciting, as well.
    From downtown Cedaredge, you can be on the water (or ice) and fishing in exactly an hour and remember… A fish is too valuable to be caught and enjoyed only once. We encourage responsible fishing practices.
Annual licenses are valid April 1 through March 31 annually for fishing in Colorado. These can be purchased at license agents, CPW offices, online at:
​co.wildlifelicense.com or by phone at 1-800-244-5613.

From May through September you’ll find, an assortment of activities making it the perfect time to explore our art, antiques, shops, food and friendly folks!  The First Friday Art Walk is a self-guided tour showcasing local talent while supporting local businesses.  Participating venues will offer free activities involving local artists, musicians, food and drink. The Cedaredge area has a growing creative segment with artisans and craftsmen looking to showcase their creations and share their talents.  Plan a Friday evening in Cedaredge and (read more)

​Funny how you wake up one day and discover that you’ve found your place. Accidentally . . . almost.
Starting in the middle of the story – Tate Locke is a general contractor and in 2003, Tate and his wife, Julie came to Cedaredge from Jackson Hole, Wyoming so Tate could help his dad, Bill Locke build a house for himself and Tate’s mom, Karen. Tate and Julie had no intention of staying more than 6 months but they soon discovered that Cedaredge had everything they loved—the skiing, rafting, hiking and mountain living. AND it was affordable. Looking down Main Street, they could see potential that convinced them to stay. (read more)

In Cedaredge, geocaching is a great way to explore the town and learn about things such as the Chapel of the Cross, Sadie’s watering hole or even the Little Britches.
 
Armed with a GPS device or a smartphone participants follow clues and coordinates to find small boxes hidden around town and deep within the hiking trails of the Grand Mesa.  Each geocache features a small box with a log book and a small treasure.  Visitors can sign the log book and then choose to swap the treasure with something they have on-hand, or leave it for the next person to discover. Geocaching is fun for the whole family and the rules are simple:
 
* Register for a free Basic Membership at www.geocaching.com.
* Visit the "Hide & Seek a Cache" page.
* Enter your postal code and click "search."
* Choose any geocache from the list and click on its name.
* Enter the coordinates of the geocache into your GPS Device.
* Use your GPS device to assist you in finding the hidden geocache.
* Sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location.
* Share your geocaching stories and photos online.
 
There are many other levels to the game and many different kinds of caches. Traditional Geocache is the original type of geocache and the most straightforward. These geocaches will be a container at the given coordinates. The size may vary, but at minimum, all of these geocaches will have a logbook.
A Multi-Cache involves two or more locations, with the final location being a physical container with a logbook inside. There are many variations, but typically once you’re at the first stage, you will receive a clue to the whereabouts of the second stage. The second stage will have a clue for the third, and so on.
You’ll find over 100 different caches right here in the Cedaredge, Colorado area so grab your cell phone or get out your GPS, create a free geocaching account and come for a visit. Just enter our zip code (81413) and get started exploring Cedaredge today!

The Surface Creek and Delta area is a gem to all who discover it!  Whether it be the open ranch lands spreading out before you, fruitful orchards and vineyards niched away amongst rolling hills, the artisans and musicians who share their brand of beauty, historic buildings and murals which tell their stories, two golf courses nestled into the countryside, a multitude of hiking and biking trails, or the expansive Grand Mesa, with over 300 lakes for fishing and fun, and a wealth of snow sports, this area is a grand place to call home.
Many years ago, these lands were lovingly cultivated and irrigated to sustain the lusher environ you see today, without which much of this area would revert to the high desert that existed. (read more)