If you are not familiar with the area around Lake Dillon, this large reservoir was created by damning an area where 3 rivers joined in the 1950's and 1960's to create a water supply for the city of Denver. The water is tunneled through the continental divide into a reservoir next t o Denver. There are 4 residential areas clockwise around the lake; Breckinridge, Frisco, Silverthorne and Dillon.
I'm in a condo about 100 yards from the Lake. There are plenty of mixed use trails in the area. I have walked in many directions. I've walked across the damn and I can walk from my area to the Blue River area in Silverthorne. There are several parks and restaurants along the river. On Friday mornings there is a "market" about a 5 min walk from me where about 50 vendors were selling their products. I bought a "half plank" of smoked salmon which I ate for the weekend. Friday evening was jam of about 300 people drinking and listening to a local band. This is the "Frist Friday" social which will be held monthly for the summer. Saturday am I took a boat ride on the Lake with a member of the Historical Society who gave me a 1 1/2 hour tour of the lake and the history of area around. Our boat driver showed me several good fishing areas for my friends that will be visiting this summer.
I'm 30 minutes from Vail and an hour from the Blackhawk Reservation which is loaded with casinos. I plan to visit them both. When I start hiking the mountains, I'll have more reports.
Interesting about how the lake was created and the cities around it. The summer concerts are a big deal in Colorado. Sandra and I used to go to them when we spent time in Colorado.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures and stories, Doctor! Keep them coming. -Eddie
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to spend time with Bruce! Enjoy CO!
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