30 years, 30 stories
Behind every protected acre, every restored trail, every conservation victory—there are people who made it happen.
People who showed up. Who chose nature. Who made the difference.
Johnny & Virginia Soderberg
In the 1980s, Johnny and Virginia Soderberg chose to protect their 2,100-acre ranch instead of selling it for development. Because of that choice, Horsetooth Mountain remains open to all.
Through 2026, we're releasing a new story each week.
You'll meet the early planners who shaped the first open lands, the ranchers and landowners who chose conservation over development, the leaders and staff who continue to carry the legacy forward, the storytellers who documented the journey, and the community members who championed it every step of the way.