Welcome to Breckinridge, Colorado
Before my visit to Breckinridge slips into memory, I want to be sure to share a few photographs. I'd been to Breckinridge in 2021 and had a great time. I remembered that it was lovely, but my memory didn't prepare me for the beauty that I (re) found on this return visit. Breckinridge is surrounded by mountains and the center of town includes the Blue River. Many of my photographs show the river, but for now I find them too upsetting to post. Tonight we're staying with mountains.
This area -- right in town -- is the Bristlecone Woodland. I loved seeing the mountains in the distance, still snowcapped, but I was especially captivated by the birdhouses. It was a serene place to sit, think, read a book and just enjoy the beautiful setting. The Bristlecone Pine is one of three species of pine trees native to the Western United States.
Despite the dramatic clouds, there was very little rain while I was in Breckinridge.
One of the questions I've been asked is "What do you do in a ski town in the summer?" There's lots to do and I definitely didn't have time to do everything I wanted to do. We -- I was with my college friend, Jane -- found two concerts and we had tickets for a community theater production. Breckinridge is a center for summer music programs and the quality was outstanding. We loved hearing a brass orchestra performing Disney Music at the wonderful concert center. There's an area with artist studios we didn't get to explore and several towns in the area, which we also didn't get to.
A very fun evening seeing "Young Frankenstein" at the community theater.
I enjoyed the beauty of the area, the friendliness of the people we met, the cool mountain air and the wonderful arts offerings. I enjoyed it so much that I'm thinking of a return visit next summer. There's an arts festival in August that caught my attention, so there may well be another trip to Colorado in 2026.
Big day tomorrow, friends, Pep and I share a birthday. He will be 31 and I will be the milestone age of 75, which seems impossible even as I type it. I'll be back tomorrow with a few reflections about when I'm 75.
As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.
6 comments
Your visit looks wonderful, Carol, and there obviously was plenty to do in a ski area in summer. Best wishes on your 🎂 and this is obviously a good month for celebration as my husband, granddaughter and a fellow blogger are all co-celebrants🎉
You are blessed to still be able to do so much, I too traveled this summer but I went to visit family In Ohio, It was definitely cooler there and very different from Texas but I do still love the Texas heat!
Enjoy your summer !
Such a beautiful area. We lived in Colorado Springs for 3 years and Copper Mtn and Breckenridge were favorite spots for skiing as well as visiting in the summer.
Happy Birthday, Carol! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos of your trip to Breckenridge. Blessings!
I've never visited Breckenridge in Summer, but that's one of my favorite winter destinations. Happy Birthday blessings to you and Pep!
It's gorgeous country, isn't it? A lovely state. Happy birthday Carol and Pep!
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