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Tag: Mining History

Motorized Land · Breckenridge, Colorado

Above the Divide: A Day Over Hoosier Pass to Breckenridge

Climb to 11,542 feet, cross the Continental Divide, and end the day wandering Breckenridge’s historic Main Street. This private itinerary blends high-alpine scenery, mining history in Leadville, and the leisure of a mountain town—all in one carefully paced day trip.

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Land Adventures · Aspen, Colorado

Underground Aspen: Inside the Smuggler Mine Tour

Step beneath Aspen and into the tunnels that built the town. The Smuggler Mine Tour delivers a cool, guided walk through original 1800s drifts and the true tale of one of America’s greatest silver strikes—equal parts history lesson and hands-on adventure.

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