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This holiday season visit Twin Lakes, Colorado, for a special treat. It’s the first year of Twinter in Wonderland!   Twin Lakes Village will glow with holiday lights and a tree. Think high snowy mountains, wide open lakes, and sparkling lights for the ultimate holiday vibe. Plus...

Next year when you enjoy a new Mt. Elbert trailhead area or a clean campsite at Halfmoon, you can thank a brand-new local group! Friends of Lake County, started in summer 2023, is helping to protect natural areas near Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. You can also join the group! This work...

Back by popular demand! You won’t want to miss the Stories Worth Telling Festival, an evening of inspiring short films. Be sure to join us as this festival returns to the Leadville’s historic Tabor Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. This year’s films feature A former rock...

You can now visit the Leadville Irish Miners’ Memorial, which speaks to the hopes and dreams of immigrants across the world. This new memorial honors Leadville residents whose names had been lost to time. Photo by Kathleen Fitzsimmons WHO WERE THE IRISH MINERS? The memorial honors...

You’re invited to the Outdoor Industry Summit and Outdoor Equity Summit in Leadville on Sept. 15 and 16, 2023! We are proud to host them, as these summits share our vision for Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado. LEADVILLE-TWIN LAKES VISION We want to welcome everyone to enjoy the natural...

Leaves change early in Leadville, Colorado, tossing gold on the mountains. Make sure you catch the fall colors in the mountains this year! Here are the top 10 spots where you can see them:   1) SCENIC DRIVE 1: TWIN LAKES AND INDEPENDENCE PASS Bright yellow aspen light up the...

Did you know that Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, mark the “spiritual halfway point” of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)? Full of welcoming trail culture and alpine beauty, the area is an important milestone for long-distance hikers. It’s also a great place for a day hike.   WHAT...