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Leadville and Twin Lakes are full of story ideas for travel and tourism media. Please visit our online media kit or read our recent press releases.

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What Does the Media Say about Leadville and Twin Lakes?

One of America's Prettiest Fall Drives: Forbes.com
"And Independence Pass, near Aspen, Colo., has a little bit of everything, including evergreen pines and firs stashed in between brilliantly yellow and orange cottonwoods, poplars and birch trees."

Big Accomplishment for Community at 10,500 Feet: KUSA, Denver NBC
"It could be one of the nicest ball fields in the state, and residents in Lake County are proud to say it's theirs."

Altitude with Attitude: The New York Times
"Tourists and outdoorsy types are discovering the allure of this postcard of a town high in the Rockies. It’s 25 miles from the Interstate, it has only one stoplight, and the residents exchange phone numbers in four digits. Mountain bikers and horseback riders hit the trails; intrepid hikers scale Mounts Elbert and Massive, the two 14,000-foot peaks that dominate Leadville’s skyline; and anglers pull rainbows from high alpine lakes."

Best Adventure Mecca: Men's Journal
"You're tired of your soft life. Your roof rack has been collecting dust in the corner of the garage for far too long. You've had enough fancy dinners, movie nights, and PTA meetings for one lifetime. You want rock, sky, rapids, altitude, dirt, snow and great coffee. Don't look down, just jump. Move to Leadville."

Mountain Town Hosts Fast-paced Winter Fun: The Gazette
"The folks in Leadville celebrate winter with a bang - and a whinny, and a whistle, and a woof and several loud yee-haws. When you live in the highest incorporated city in North America, you learn to make the most of, and love, winter."

One of the Most Outrageously Beautiful Spots in the State: Sunset Magazine
"A Swiss ski chalet at the base of the mountains, with a fireplace and cuckoo clocks to boot, for less than $100? Yep. The unassuming little Inn of the Black Wolf, in the shadow of Mt. Elbert, has no-frills room, but you can eat like a king, sit by the fire, and snowshoe through one of the most outrageously beautiful spots in the state." 

One of the State's Best Bike Trails: The Denver Post
"The views, the workout and the history on this 11.6-mile paved trail (Mineral Belt Trail) combine to make it one of the state's best bike trails. Walkers and in-line skaters are welcome, too, but nothing motorized, which means by the time you get to the top and the stunning views of the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges, the only sound will be your heavy breathing from making it to 10, 653 feet."

Smithsonian of the Rockies: The Dallas Morning News
"Colorado boasts some great mining museums that provide insight into the industry's impact on the state. The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in Leadville turns the topic (mining) into a riveting experience with its clever exhibits and beautiful displays. It has been called the Smithsonian of the Rockies."

Where to Go When the Gold Bug Bites: MSNBC.com
"This year marks the sesquicentennial of the 1859 Colorado Gold Rush and several communities in the state have joined forces to create the Colorado Gold Trail, a scenic route that provides a guide to many of the historic highlights. Along the way, visitors can explore The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in Leadville, catch a performance at the 130-year-old opera house in Central City or experience live music, old-time arts and crafts and the always-hilarious outhouse races during Kingdom Days in Breckenridge."

Smaller Ski Areas Offer Just as Much Snow Fun: The Denver Post
"On Tennessee Pass, [Ski Cooper] is among Colorado's best family resorts, offering a chance to ski where the famous World War ll 10th Mountain Division skiers trained."

Getting Relief From the Heat at 10,000 Feet: KUSA, Denver NBC
"Hot days are something you never really find in Leadville, where the temperature has never gotten high than the 80s."

Leadville Picks Up Pace with Wild Ride: The Denver Post
"The reality is that nothing really happens fast in Leadville. Unless you're brave enough to strap on a pair of skis, wrap a rope around your hand and attempt to hang on behind a thundering quadruped going by the name of Renegade, Streak or Digger, that is."

Lofty Leadville is High on History, Culture: The Denver Post
"Here's an insider's look at the Leadville most tourists never see — a town that's literary, sympathetic to vegetarians and still holds a few surprises for history buffs."