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Stan Folsom wants more people to enjoy McPhee Reservoir, the second-largest body of water in Colorado.<\/p>\n
To fulfill this dream, he recently opened Docs Outdoor Sports and Recreation, a boat and gear rental shop on 11th St. in Dolores. It\u2019s next door to the Bug Off car wash.<\/p>\n
Docs offers rentals for ski boats, large-capacity pontoon boats, and fishing crafts, plus water skis, paddle boards, wake boards, kayaks, inner-tubes, lifejackets, fishing gear, boat storage service, and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe lake has a lot of potential. People still ask where McPhee is, and I want to help get the word out,\u201d Folsom said. \u201cThis business has been my life ambition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Folsom is a longtime local resident who grew up in Durango and Rico where he currently owns the Rico Motel.<\/p>\n
He owned and operated the marina at Vallecito Reservoir for six seasons and is submitting a bid to the forest service to operate a marina at the McPhee boat ramp.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m hopeful it will come my way, and I have a 40-slip marina ready to install,\u201d Folsom said.<\/p>\n
His new shop also sells gear, including paddle boards, life jackets, fishing gear, boat props, batteries, pumps, and he can offers some light mechanical and detailing services.<\/p>\n
Folsom is planning to offer guided fishing tours, water skiing instruction, and boater safety classes. He plans to hire five employees.<\/p>\n
\u201cStop on by for a meet and greet and check out what we can offer for a fun day at the lake,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m excited to be a part of this friendly community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Docs is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week. They are located at 100 S. 11th Street in Dolores. Stop by for their Grand Opening this weekend, or give them a call at 882-2294. Click on this link to go to their website: http:\/\/bit.ly\/1FC9OVj<\/p>\n