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Cool New Programs At Turquoise Lake

Check out the site of the future amphitheater at Turquoise Lake with fascinating Saturday evening programs! Discover local history and geology with the United States Forest Service and take in the new amphitheater site. You’re in for a treat with these Saturday night events!  ...

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Cutting Trees For Forest Health

From now until fall 2024, you might see trees being cut in certain areas near Leadville, Colorado. The U.S. Forest Service is leading this work to create a healthier environment for the forest and wildlife, as well as lessen impacts from wildfires that may occur. Photo: @kiltandacamera...

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Join Our First-Ever Camp & Run Weekend

If you enjoy adventuring outdoors and volunteering, join an inspirational weekend in Leadville-Twin Lakes, Colorado. Make new friends and explore the treasured landscapes of this iconic trail-running town!   Join us Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23, 2024, for Daily runs or hikes as a...

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3 Reasons to Love Spring in The Rockies

In North America’s highest city, we’re embracing the in-between season, when winter hasn’t quite left and summer hasn’t quite arrived. Come see for yourself why this playful season is a great time to visit Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado.   1. YOU CAN ENJOY WINTER OR SUMMER SPORTS—ON...

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Happy 75th Birthday, Ski Cooper!

Website > The 2017-2018 season marked the 75th birthday of Ski Cooper and the winter of 1942-1943, when Cooper Hill first was used for ski training. SKI COOPER’S YOUNGER DAYS So what happened in Cooper’s first year? The area played an important role in World War II—it served as a training...

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trail with pine trees covered in the snow.

Chop, Chop: Cut Your Own $10 Christmas Tree

Website > For some Leadville locals, it wouldn’t be the holidays without a journey into the forest to choose and cut their own Christmas tree. You, too, can share in this time-honored tradition.   For the low, low cost of $10, you can buy a permit to enter National Forest land in...

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12 Great Reasons to Visit Leadville This Summer

Summer is underway in North America’s highest-elevation town. Explore these top 12 reasons to visit Leadville, and plan your trip today. Cultural Events at the Tabor Opera House: Concerts, plays, comedy, ballet, and more in the Tabor Opera House’s first season under Leadville ownership, plus...

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