Author: Mary Howard Glover

Leadville was built fast, rich, and rough, and the Victorian buildings on Harrison Avenue are still standing. A guide to the town’s ghost stories and the places you can go stand in while you think about them: the Delaware Hotel, the Silver Dollar Saloon, the Tabor Opera House, Evergreen...

Leadville Main Street is turning all of October into OctoberVille, a month long celebration with a rescheduled fireworks show and parade on October 17, The Addams Family at the Tabor Opera House, Trick or Treat Street, and a city wide gift card deal that adds $25 free to a $100 card.

Leadville celebrates St. Patrick’s Day twice a year. Irish Weekend 2026 runs September 18 to 20, with a sunset sing-song at the Irish Miners’ Memorial, the practice parade down Harrison Avenue, the Young Dubliners at the Tabor Opera House, and peak aspen color all weekend.

As more travelers embrace the art of slow travel, Leadville and Twin Lakes deliver the essence of JOMO, the Joy of Missing Out. Here, it’s not about what you skip, but what you gain: quiet trails, wide-open skies, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most. In the heart of Colorado,...

Some Colorado summers are about buzzing patios, lift-served adventure, and a Main Street that hums until dark. Others are about cool mornings on a quiet trail, a historic downtown you can actually park in front of, and a lake you have nearly to yourself. The good news is you do not have to...

Welcome to your perfect summer escape, where mountain peaks meet rushing rivers and anglers and paddlers alike find their paradise. Whether you’re in search of thrills on whitewater rapids or quiet moments with a fly rod in hand, the Upper Arkansas River delivers. With the whitewater season...

In 2026, Colorado is throwing a party 150 years in the making, and the United States is throwing one 250 years in the making. Colorado is the only state in the country celebrating both anniversaries at once, a fact baked right into its nickname. The Centennial State earned that title by becoming...

Planning a trip to Leadville or Twin Lakes? Fire restrictions are common, and for good reason. Dry winds and timber can turn a spark into a serious wildfire in minutes. The good news is that you do not need a campfire to have an unforgettable evening under the stars. These seven campfire...

Somewhere around mile marker 170 on Highway 24, the air changes. It gets thinner, cooler, and somehow cleaner, the kind of air that makes you roll the windows down even if it’s only 55 degrees. That’s when you know you’re almost in Leadville. @aly_pentangelo The Highest City in the Country Is...