10th Mountain Division Huts: Backcountry Sanctuaries
Last Dec. 31, the crisp air at the trailhead between Leadville and Vail felt invigorating. I had been looking forward to this day since March when I’d first thrown my…
Lofty, Laid-Back Leadville
Leadville, at nearly 2 miles above sea level, is one of Colorado’s loftiest living mineral towns. The community of 2,800 sits at an elevation of more than 10,000 feet and…
Two-Mile High Leadville: Rich with Mining History
Feverish mining activity in the late 1800s put Leadville, Colorado on the map. Its rich mines of lead, gold, silver, and other ores produced billions during its heyday and turned…
Leadville’s Delaware Hotel: History Comes to Life
At the center of Leadville’s National Historic District, the Victorian-era Delaware Hotel stands as a monument to a different time. A member of the Historic Hotels of the Rockies, the…
Winter in Leadville: Crystal Carnival
Leadville, Colorado, celebrates winter during the annual Crystal Carnival March 1-3, 2013, highlighted by the town’s time-honored tradition of ski joring, a unique winter sport combining horses and skiing. Since…
Grand West Village Resort: For the Traveler Who Loves Choices
Perched at one of the highest points in the United States, Leadville offers scenic beauty and a bevy of mountain activities. Offering up fifteen different lodging choices the Grand West…
High Altitude: Leadville Lodging
There is nothing more perfect for a Colorado vacation then spending a long weekend in a mountain lodge. This is especially true for those looking to venture out to Leadville…
Head to Casa Blanca Restaurant for Family Recipes and Local Favorites
One of the nice things about visiting historic Leadville, CO, is that it is home to a lot of locally owned and operated businesses. In my lifetime, I’ve found that…
Travel to the Top of the World for Leadville Restaurants
As North America’s highest incorporated city, Leadville offers a Colorado travel experience that is not to be missed. While you may take some time to get used to the elevation,…
Embrace Mountain Life in Leadville, Colorado
Named as one of the nation’s Top 20 Dream Towns in America by Men’s Journal, Leadville, Colorado is a hidden gem located within driving distance of both Denver and Colorado…
On Track: Hop a Ride Into the Past
Few sounds evoke Colorado’s history more than the mournful call of a train whistle echoing through a canyon. You still can hear that sound in many of the state’s mountain…