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Remembering Dad in the great outdoors Sunday was Father's Day, and I hope all of the dads — and the men who step up to fill those shoes — enjoyed their day. I'm no longer able to celebrate my dad, Tom, in person because of pancreatic cancer, but I celebrated him in spirit, by connecting with nature; something he valued highly. I found my happy place just down the road, at the Dallas Creek Day Use Area of Ridgway State Park. It's a great site to launch a paddle board, but also gives you an easy hike up through the pinon-juniper and sage, and down through some oak and willow. I parked at the opposite end from the bridge to the trail and walked for about 90 minutes, just absorbing a truly beautiful day. Then it was a quick trip over to the swim beach to cool off. I hope everyone enjoyed their Sunday, whether they were celebrating dads who are still with us, or those who have gone on. Good dads enrich us all — and so does readily accessible nature. Katharhynn, from the newsroom, urging you to put on some good shoes and go play outside. Don't forget the Fourth! QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set

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City takes steps towards opening employer-based childcare facility With new state grants offering help to employers looking to start on or near-site childcare and dozens of parents who work for the city or other government entities reporting struggling to find childcare, the City of Montrose is moving toward… Read More 'Humanity at its best': Cowboy, cops, posse and EMS come together to aid downed hiker Jody Haskell was busy on his tractor at Roteman Ranch when the Olathe police chief called early Wednesday afternoon. A hiker was in trouble at the bottom of rugged Bobcat Trail, unable to continue in the heat due to a… Read More Come be their guests: Young thespians present 'Beauty and the Beast, Jr.' "Once upon a time in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle ..." Read More

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