🏛️ Sleeping in a Governor’s House (Leadville, Colorado). Did you know you can actually stay overnight in the home of a Colorado governor? The Governor’s Mansion in Leadville was once the residence of Governor Jesse Fuller McDonald, who served as the 16th Governor of Colorado from 1905 to 1907. McDonald came to Leadville during the silver boom, made his fortune in mining, and later became deeply involved in politics. By the time he served as Governor, he was already one of the region’s most resp

🪖🏞 Camp Hale – Continental Divide National Monument got its official designation on October 12, 2022, locking in protection for more than 50,000 acres of stunning high-country just outside Leadville. But here’s something most folks don’t know...the Eagle River cuts right through Camp Hale. Long before WWII, it was a twisting, turning stream that carved out wetlands and lush meadows in the valley. When Camp Hale was built for the 10th Mountain Division, big parts of the river were straightened

Being from Leadville and a mining family, Boom Days is one of my favorite events. The rocks used for the drilling contests during Boom Days are stored at the edge of town. It's neat to see the different rocks used over the decades. . . . --------------------------- #historycolorado #history #Leadville #coloradofanclub #boomdays #Colorado #mining #cool | Colorado Fan Club

64K views · 955 reactions | Sunset Views and Wildfires: Exploring Leadville’s Old Mining District! #fblifestyle | Kara and Nate | Facebook