Affectionately nicknamed, “Where the West Lives”, Golden provides its students and residents enjoyable activities to do year-round. Its proximity to the mountains and the metropolis of Denver offers many recreational opportunities all while maintaining the small-town charm of historic Golden. This week, Minds at Mines asked, “What is your favorite thing to do around Golden?”
| Hiking on South Table. Ian Holdman |
| Definitely Coors Lab. Ethan Morton-Gaught |
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Walking down to [Clear] Creek. The creek is awesome. Ari Helland |
| Going to Goozell for frozen yogurt. Kelsey Hopkins |
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Mountain biking. For sure. Robert Godinez |
