Posts Tagged "Breckenridge"

Gold Panning in Breckenridge, Colorado

With the economy these days and the skyrocketing value of gold, this is a great time to try your hand at gold panning in Breckenridge, Colorado. We have all the details on “recreational mining,” so keep reading to find out where to strike it rich! Gold panning is a fun and educational activity for every family member. In addition to striking it big, you can also learn some interesting history about Breck, which was originally founded as a mining town. Located 1,000 feet inside a mountain,  explore the original workings of the Country Boy Mine and experience what it was like to be a Colorado miner over 100 years ago. Over a century ago, the Country Boy Mine...

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Breckenridge PRCA ProRodeo

Yee haw! The fun comes riding into Breckenridge, Colorado PRCA ProRodeo beginning the weekend of June 22-23 and continues throughout summer. We have all the details, so keep reading! The rodeo is sanctioned the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and will take place in a specially-constructed arena in the Airport Road parking lot on the north side of town. Free transportation will be provided from Breck Station to the rodeo grounds every half hour. Each nightly rodeo will begin at 5:00pm and will last approximately two hours. Professional events will include Saddle Bronc, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel...

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Breckenridge, Colorado Events and Activities in May 2013

May in Breckenridge, Colorado brings some fun local activities that most tourists don’t hear about, but you’ll get all the inside tips here, so keep reading! Enjoy “sloppy hour” every everyday from 3-7pm at the The Sloppy Dog, located at 500 South Main Street (Street Level, La Cima Mall). The “Sloppy Hour” includes $0.99 Keystone Light cans, $2.50 whiskey, rum and vodka drinks, $2.50 plain dogs, $1 off specialty dogs and $3.99 individual nachos. Try some wine tasting at D’Vine Wine at 211 South Main Street. Taste Colorado-made wines and create your own. $5 – $12 pays for three to seven wines and you get to keep the souvenir...

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Horseback Riding and Hunting in Breckenridge, Colorado

Autumn is the season for cooler temperatures, brilliant fall colors and adventure in Breckenridge, Colorado. If you enjoy hunting and horseback riding, keep reading for all the details! Breckenridge’s expansive trail network transforms in autumn, sheltered by a canopy of golden leaves, with patches of brilliant aspens dotting distant mountain sides. Gore Range Outfitters’ horseback riding trips are a true cowboy experience for the whole family in two private locations to ensure that you have a true cowboy experience in our Rocky Mountains. They never take more than 10 riders into wilderness and 14 riders on private ranches. Gore Range Outfitters’ also...

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Labor Day Weekend in Breckenridge, Colorado

Wrap up your summer with a visit to Breckenridge, Colorado and enjoy Labor day Weekend. We have all the schedules and fun events (rubber duck racing and more!) so keep reading! Breckenridge, Colorado’s Labor Day Weekend goes from September 1 to 3, 2012. Enjoy cool summer temperatures and exciting events like the Summit Foundation’s Rubber Duck Race, Sidewalk Sales on Main Street, the Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival, a Wine Festival, the Breck Crest Trail Marathon and more. Saturday, September 1 From 10am to 6pm is the 36th Annual Great Divide Art Festival, view and purchase wood, glass, photographs and more from over 100 artists at this nationally...

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