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!

Interested in night programs on dark skies and stargazing? Check out our summer Twin Lakes programs!

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COLORFUL CHARACTERS & FASCINATING GEOLOGY

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS SURROUNDING HORACE AND “BABY DOE” TABOR

Saturday, July 20, 2024
7:00 p.m.

Local historians, Brenda and Mike Miller, will entertain you with the history of the boom and crash of silver mining in Leadville up through the death of Elizabeth “Baby Doe” Tabor.

FROM BEACHFRONT TO MOUNTAINS

Saturday, July 27, 2024
7:00 p.m.

Join local geologist Fred Mark as he presents 500 million years of Leadville geologic history, from beachfront to mountains.

WHERE TO MEET

The United States Forest Service is in the process of planning and building a new stage with seating at Turquoise Lake. These programs will take place at the site of the future Turquoise Lake Amphitheater.

Take the Turquoise Lake Loop Road/CO Road 9 toward the Molly Brown Campground, west of downtown Leadville.
Meet at the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail Parking area on the left side of the road along the entrance to Molly Brown Campground. The amphitheater site is located along a path by the parking area. Our Forest Service staff will escort you to the new site.

Children must come with an adult for these free, fun programs. Bring your camp chairs or a blanket.

The program may be cancelled if there is rain or lightning.

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