About Charles Watkins

From skiing corn in the high mountains to soaking up the superblooms of the desert flowers, April in the West can mean lots of things to lots of people.  But …
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Evidence of the West’s booming craft beer industry isn’t only found in the states of California, Colorado or Oregon, but Idaho too.  To celebrate the Gem State’s affinity for fermented grains, hops and …
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A typical winter day in Montana can take you from steep’n’deep ski terrain during the day to the warm waters of a natural hot springs at night. In fact, there …
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Colorado Craft Beer Week 2017 is underway, but it’s not too late to visit your local pub and get involved.  Hundreds of brewery supported events are going on all week …
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Coffee in America has gone through several massive upgrades in the years since it’s humble, vacuum sealed, “instant” beginnings.  And much that transformation owes its roots to the Pacific Northwest’s …
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The 2016-2017 winter season will be one to remember for skiers and snowboarders thanks to record breaking blower snow totals across the West.  This is due to an juggernaut of …
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Uinta Brewing’s Park Series Golden Ale is dedicated to the US’s 58 National Parks and features several different cans commemorating a few of the more iconic locations.  The Salt Lake …
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The Colorado Brewers Guild and Two Parts have come together to host the 4th annual 2017 craft beer Collaboration Fest this March 25.  Collaboration Fest brings together over 100 participating …
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Yeti Coolers has made a name for itself making coolers.  Big coolers, little coolers, soft sided coolers, tumblers, aluminum beer coozies… and video story telling.  They’ve made some 40+ movies …
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