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Improving Ski Season Traffic

The Colorado Department of Transportation, CDOT, administered a three-step strategy to ease the flow of ski season traffic on Interstate 70 and revealed positive results.  Efforts taken last season reduced the number of accidents, the tot...

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Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park was awarded the title of best cultural attraction among 13 western states by Sunset magazine’s first ever 2015 Travel Awards program! The new program aims to promote western travel, recognizing achievements and ex...

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Fourth of July in Summit

Happy Fourth of July weekend!  Celebrations take place all over Summit County and begin in the early morning hours!  Town will be extremely busy, so it is wise to plan your day of activities early in order to make the most of the weekend!...

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Kingdom Days

This weekend marks the 9th annual Kingdom Days in Breckenridge, Colorado!  Celebrate the 150-year history of this unique mountain town, which was first founded in 1859.  The heritage celebration reinvents the history of Breckenridge with...

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Dillon Farmers Market

Dillon successfully completed the second week of the summer farmers market this last weekend.  The farmers market opens each Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM and will continue through the 18th of September.  Fresh farm produce, home-cooked meals,...

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Summit County Wildlife Safety

The summers in Summit County are breathtaking with incredible landscape and wildlife views, yet to thoroughly enjoy your surroundings, its important to have a couple wildlife safety tips up your sleeve! Numerous bear sightings have been rep...

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Breckenridge Spartan Race

Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado is host to the ever-so-popular Spartan Race this weekend, June 13th.  Hosting the “Elite Men’s and Women’s Sprint”, “3+ Mile Sprint” and the “13+ Mile Beast” competitors can expec...

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22nd Annual Colorado Barbecue Challenge

The 22nd Annual Colorado Barbecue Challenge is coming to Frisco, Colorado the weekend of June 19th!  This Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition has attracted 70 participating teams from across the country.  Come hungr...

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Continental Divide Wilderness Area & Recreation Act

Representative Jared Polis introduced the Continental Divide Wilderness Area and Recreation Act to preserve 58,000 acres of wilderness and recreation lands in Summit and Eagle County on May 21st.  In February, Polis was recommended to serv...

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Ski Season Extended at Arapahoe Basin

Arapahoe Basin has extended the winter ski season and will remain open for an additional weekend in June! Originally scheduled to close on June 7th, high levels of snowfall have created favorable spring skiing conditions at the resort.  Th...

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