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Leadville's Abandoned Silver Mine

Abandoned silver mine strewn with wrecked and twisted structures.

Leadville, Colorado

Climax, Colorado

At one time this small mining village was the highest town in America but now it sits abandoned while the mine churns on.

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National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum

An enthusiastically interactive mining museum that won't let black lung ruin the fun.

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Camp Hale Ruins

The remnants of the base where US Army troops learned how to fight in extreme conditions.

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Mount Elbert

The highest point in Colorado is a dangerous mix of lightning, jealousy, and thin air.

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12 miles from Leadville

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Gilman

Once an unstoppable source of gold and silver, this town came to a grinding stop when the groundwater proved deadly.

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20 miles from Leadville

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Breckenridge Snow Sculptures

Each year, teams of the world's best snow sculptors have 65 hours to create their frozen masterpieces.

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20 miles from Leadville

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Dinos and Dunes in the Colorado Desert

Venture with us into the Colorado desert to unearth the mysteries of the prehistoric beasts that once roamed this very same ground.

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