Take a short, scenic stroll on the Trollstigen Trail (Troll Trail) to see the Isak Heartstone…read moreTroll. It's located just outside of the main part of Breckenridge. Best of all, it is FREE to see! To find the Trollstigen Trail trailhead go to the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena parking lot, next to Illinois Creek Trailhead. If you are near the trains, go to the opposite end of the parking lot. Isak Heartstone 1 was co-commissioned for an exhibit for the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts in 2018, but it was dismantled in February 2019 because it was too popular and then reinstalled here . Although I didn't see it in person, only online, I think the original sculpture was better and more playful. Isak is carefully stacking rocks like he's balancing rocks. As per Dambo's website, this troll got its' name after three little girls came by and gave Isak a stone heart. Dambo has a heart-shaped stone placed in Isak's chest. The Isak Heartstone Troll at THIS location is the second one. Some people reference this one as Isak Heartstone 2. He sits at approximately 15 feet tall. Thomas Dambo is the creator of this and many other trolls. He uses reclaimed wood and other recycled materials. Isak is pretty cool to see in person! He's sitting on an incline between trees. He's got his right hand holding the tree trunk. His left hand is balancing him as he's sitting. The bottom of his left foot is resting against a rock. I love all the details... like his fingernails & toenails, and small branches for hairs. The trail is an easy walk through a forested area. This pathway is stable to walk on. The return trail is different from the one leading in. It consists of wood boards, similar to a deck and includes a 6-inch-high step. This troll was created by Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist. There are over one hundred Dambo trolls in the U.S.A. and many more around the world. Isak Heartstone is Troll numbered 043. Isak is the first Dambo Troll we've seen in person! We went to see Rita The Rock Planter eight days later! I guess we're officially Troll Hunters now! *If you live in the Los Angeles, CA area or are planning to visit, there will be a temporary exhibit of 12 Thomas Dambo's Trolls at the South Coast Botanic Garden in March 2026. Buy your tickets!

Cute little hike to see Isak the troll sculpture. Can see why it's a popular destination! There's…read moresome Other small trails near by to walk on, a playground for the kids and such!

The trail was well maintained and the area was beautiful with great views. This park is off leaf…read morefor dogs. Parking lot is small.

Nice open space to walk the dogs, run, fish with the kiddos, or just sit with a to go order of food…read moreand enjoy the views. Unfortunately the parking lot is extra small right now because they're doing construction... 4 standard and 1 accessible space is all they have right now right on the water. Across the street is a larger parking area though and that's got plenty of spaces. Very dog friendly trail so if your pup is extra chaotic around others might want to have that in mind. The piece I traversed didn't have much shade so recommend sunglasses and a hat at the very least. Enjoy!

Recently visited Loveland Pass on our way back from Breckenridge. We drove to the top instead of…read morehiking. On the way up, we saw some light snow flurries, and by the time we reached the top, it was actively snowing. The scenery is absolutely stunning definitely a must-see if you're in the area. Just a heads-up: it can get icy and slippery, so be careful while walking around. Overall, it's a beautiful spot and perfect for enjoying the snowy mountain views! Plus it's free!

Each stop on our full day was momentous. The clouds touch the mountains and it's breathtaking…read more Pictures do not give justice to the view. Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes. We were not able to make it to the top of the steps but still happy we got to explore this place for a bit!

Such a cute playground in the downtown of Georgetown! Perfect spot to let kids play while having a…read morepicnic.

I never knew this park existed it was a big accident as in driving out from a picnic and trail hike…read moreand wait what's that, omg an amazing park! Yep a random fun stop at a park that we have made a point to return to multiple times this summer. We love it!!!! The kids love it!!! It's great for all ages and has plenty of space to have a family picnic. We like to call this castle park because it reminds us of our fav park back in Kansas my daughter loved but this one is even better in a great community with great shade coverage.

I came Mount Crested Butte to ski at the resort. We stayed here in town and had a blast. It is such…read morea beautiful town. Because we came here after Christmas, many of the lights were still on display. We were able to walk to the ski resort from our hotel and enjoyed dining at many of the local restaurants surrounding the mountain. I love all of the outdoor activities that this small little town has to offer. Mount Crested Butte is in the heart of the Elk Mountains and a two minute drive from the Town of Created Butte. Crested Butte is a former coal mining town that is a popular tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Mount Crested Butte sits over 9,000 feet above sea level and is named after its iconic 12,168-foot mountain peak. The ski resort is on the north side of the mountain.

Mount Crested Butte is such a beautiful place and exceeded any expectation I had before visiting…read more The drive to Mt crested butte is breathtaking with the greenery, small town charm, and beautiful scenery. A must see destination!

Think I failed to check out the full Main Street in this town on my last visit over a decade ago…read more Maybe this is why I was so impressed with this ski town this time? On our recent visit, I got to see much more of this town...including the full Main Street (North and South)....and truly, they have a lot to offer. Plenty of restaurants, boutiques, you name it! Unlike the boutiques in Vail, which are mostly ski-oriented and incredibly expensive, the pricing of items in boutiques along Main Street were quite affordable. Breckenridge is All-American (not as European and posh like Vail) but it was stunning in its own way, and offered more variety...in terms of types of foods and shopping. It snowed on the days we were there, and truly, it was like Winter Wonderland...as the streets and the landscaping throughout the place were gorgeous!! Now that I've seen more of this town, I can say that I love the place...almost as much as Vail! I don't ski, but my husband is an avid skier...and he says the ski slopes are awesome. He can't even choose which he prefers...the ones in Breckenridge versus Vail.

One of our highlights on our Colorado trip. We only had two hours here and there's never enough…read moretime. It's like a sprinkle of the Breckenridge charm. Lines on recommended hot coco and cookies. But we were able to explore at least one museum. Love love love the vibe.

As the saying goes "Not exactly roughing it!"…read more Beaver Creek Ski resort is the top place to ski in the Rockies IMHO. We have enjoyed many fun days on the slopes when out west. Never too crowded. Great staff. Excellent accommodations. Start off at the Centennial lifts and enjoy! Don't forget to catch the chef serving fresh baked chocolate chip cookies at 4pm at the bottom of the mountain. ;) Plus, Après ski at the Ritz Carlton is the best. The 2024 - 2025 season has started with perfect powder. Happy Thanksgiving!

We LOVED this place. Kids ski school is right front and center for families with little ones…read more Haymeadow has some great little learning hills and magic carpets. Green runs are amazing and McCoy park was super fun to play around with the adults. Live music daily and a great beverage tent set outside. We had a blast! Can't wait to make it back again.

Largest selection of distilleries I have seen at this point! You buy a ticket, early purchase was…read more$45 for this 9th annual event. It was held at the Riverwalk Center, and despite having a ticket, it took us 20 minutes to get in once doors opened. Not to worry , there were plenty of samples to be had! They gave you a commemorative jumbo shot glass where you could go to the various booths and receive samples of straight liquor and liqueur or craft cocktails. It was really busy, and despite the seemingly treacherous flooring in the Riverwalk Center, it was pretty civilized and organized. Most people thought it was worth the $45! My favorites were the Rising Sun and Angel Fire. I also liked two cocktails especially well--the old fashioned sno-cone and the smoky one with the cookies! I might have gotten pictures:) We took a shuttle, don't drink and drive!

A group of our friends were looking for an excuse to spend the weekend in Breckenridge before it…read moregot too cold and someone randomly stumbled across the "Still on the Hill: Spirits Festival" online. We had very little information to go off of so we took a leap of faith, booked the condo, and bought the tickets online. For all of $25 we weren't sure if we were stumbling into a bust of an event or not, and visions of standing around in the cold amongst folding tables drinking small thimbles full of cheap vodka danced in our heads. As it turns out the event is apparently one of the best kept secrets in Colorado! The event was indoors at a great venue, extremely well run with a large turnout, live band, food, and tons of extremely attentive spirit distributors exhibiting. Instead of just sampling straight liquor all night virtually every distillery has signature cocktails for you to sample, and some of the were just mind blowingly delicious. Some of my favorite distilleries in attendance were Peach Street (the big winners), Forecastle Rum, Montanya, Stranahan's, and Black Canyon (I still fantasize about their whiskey-rita). All in all it was an amazing event and quite possibly the best $25 I've ever spent. Don't hesitate to grab your friends, book a condo, and come up for this event in 2014!

Independence Pass is originally known as Hunter Pass. It is the high mountain pass in central…read moreColorado, United States,which is at elevation 12,095 feet above the sea level on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. The pass is midway between Aspen and Twin Lakes, on the border between Pitkin and Lake counties. It's not an easy climb during the icy snowy days but with luck, there will be a window of a perfect timing to adventure to the top during the winter like I did! When the pass is open in warmer weather, it is a popular destination. A scenic overlook near the pass allows visitors to take in the alpine tundra environment above treeline, and offers excellent views to the east of Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest peak and the second-highest mountain in the contiguous United States. This scenic road is one of the highest in North America, meandering along the Continental Divide. It's such a thrill driving along it like a daredevil. The sharp tight turns along towering cliffs and through thick forests are wild. The is a paved hiking trail (the Independence Pass Scenic Trail) which leads to a sightseeing platform where far-reaching the stunning views of the Continental Divide! Spectacular sight! Enjoy!

The place is good for quick stop, I waited to see vista in the sunset, not as spectacular as I…read morethought. Also I had high hopes to find famous Continental Divide Trail around this area two days later, even to hike some of it, it seemed my mistake, there is a trail, but it's not CDT.

I don't ski, but I love the town of Breck and I love seeing some of my favorite bands-for FREE! So,…read moreI heard about Spring Fever, Breckenridge's annual end of ski season festival, since I've moved here, but never made the trek up the mountain to check it out. But this year I was determined to make 1 show. We chose the last one of the month long event (the best band in the line up-moe.) The ride up wasn't so bad, and it was totally worth it. The band was great, and you could tell they were stoked to be playing there. They went on promptly at 3 and ended right at 5. It's a short show, but really, you can't complain since it's free. The beer and food prices were steep, but you can bring your own. We did pack a cooler full of beer and snacks and hauled it up with us. We weren't sure if they would allow it on the gondola but no one seemed to care, and there were several others with coolers. You can drink behind a certain blue line, as long as you are outside this magic line you were golden. Inside the magic blue line is where they sell their $9 Budweisers. No thanks. The back drop for the stage was as cool as it gets. Coming down the slopes throughout the show were skiers and boarders. Some were even catching major air off ramps. It was pretty cool. It made me want to learn how to do ski! And instead of the glow stick war, there was a massive snow ball war. I had to duck more than once! The staff was super cool dealing with a bunch of drunken ski bums and hippies who ventured out in the snow for this. Once the show was over, they wanted everyone off the mountain with quickness. It was all set up in a very organized fashion to shuffle us all out in the gondolas. The line was a bit long, but it moved quickly. I recommend packing a cooler and taking the trip to Breck and checking this out. I am going to keep my eyes open for next year's line up.