Tag: Silverton
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Colorado has 2 new national scenic byways. Here’s a look at all 13
Coloradans know the state’s beauty to be endless, though the extent to which it is reflected in one federal record is limited. That record, however, is expanding. Two long stretches of Colorado road have been added to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s list of national scenic byways. Mountainous thoroughfares known as Highway of Legends and…
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Most of Colorado’s iconic cycling events set to go in 2021
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While organizers of the Colorado Classic recently called off that race for a second straight year citing lingering COVID-19 uncertainty, many of the state’s other premier cycling events are planning to resume traditions this summer. That includes the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, for many Coloradans…
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3 Eagle County men ID’d in deadly Colorado avalanche
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After days of search and rescue efforts, officials have determined that three men from Eagle County were killed in Monday’s avalanche between Silverton and Ophir. Eagle County officials identified the victims Wednesday as 52-year-old Seth Bossung, 40-year-old Andy Jessen and 49-year-old Adam Palmer. “(We) are…
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12 things to see and do away from Colorado ski slopes this winter
The options for winter fun in Colorado go far beyond the slopes. Here are a dozen possibilities to consider: 1. Take a scenic drive Winter looks good on Colorado, FYI. And we can drink it all in from the seat of our heated vehicles. Thanks to the state’s hard-working plow drivers, several mountain passes remain…
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Remote Colorado town set to embark on big mountain biking mission
A new initiative aims to elevate the mountain biking future of one of Colorado’s most scenic alpine bases. Encompassing a mountainside overlooking Silverton, the 30-mile trail system envisioned for Bakers Park “will enhance the recreational offerings and access to public lands in the area for residents and visitors alike,” read a recent Bureau of Land…