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Camp Hale National Monument: Where History Meets High-Alpine Adventure

Written by Mary Howard Glover on August 28, 2025. Posted in Blog, Outdoors, Fall.

Tucked between the peaks of the Tenmile and Sawatch ranges, Camp Hale National Monument is one of Colorado’s most inspiring landscapes. Once the training ground of the famed 10th Mountain Division during World War II, this broad valley now welcomes hikers, bikers, anglers, campers, and history...

Fall Colors Soar On Another Level: The Best Spots Around Leadville & Twin Lakes

Written by Mary Howard Glover on August 28, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog, Fall.

When autumn arrives in Leadville and Twin Lakes, the high-altitude sun lights up the mountainsides in gold, orange, and crimson. Here, at over 10,000 feet, the colors pop brighter, arrive earlier, and often last longer than in lower-elevation destinations. Whether you’re driving scenic byways,...

women and daughter paddle-bordering on a lake with mountains in background.

Beat the Heat at 10,000 feet: Summer Fun That Keeps You Cool

Written by Mary Howard Glover on June 27, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized, Blog, Summer.

Photo Credit: @d.anabol When the rest of Colorado is sweating through triple-digit days, Leadville and Twin Lakes stay refreshingly cool, all summer long. With a record high of just 86 degrees, our high-elevation paradise is your natural air conditioner. And the best part? You don’t have to...

Camp Hale National Monument: Where History Meets High-Alpine Adventure

Fall Colors Soar On Another Level: The Best Spots Around Leadville & Twin Lakes

Beat the Heat at 10,000 feet: Summer Fun That Keeps You Cool

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