From Georgetown to Eisenhower Tunnel
Photo Op - Can you spot the Big Horn Sheep?
Keep an eye out for differnt herds of Big Horn Sheep along the way. They blend into the mountain side very well.
D. Georgetown
Historic Georgetown was established during the birth of the silver boom. Home to the Georgetown loop railroad, Georgetown lake with ice fishing and ice racing in the winter, what domestic goddess lived here in the early 1970's? Find out more
E. Hole in the rockface
Look closely or you'll miss it. Is it a cave? How did this hole in the rockface help miners?
F. Georgetown Loop Railroad
Built in the early 1880's to be the first rail line to reach Leadville, it ends only a few miles past Silver Plume. The last train from Denver to Silver Plume ran in 1938. What year did the railroad reopen?
G. Hotel Ruins
Ruins are all that are left of Brownsville after the hotel burned down in 1971 and can be seen from I-70. Look for the old fireplace and other building remains.
H. Wichita State Plane Crash Memorial
Covered in snow in the winter with only a cross visiable, the large bronze memorial has the name of those who died in the football team plane crash. Why did the U.S. Forest Service take tunnel workers to court in connection with the crash?
I. Wichita State Plane Crash Site
Flying into a box canyon and not able to gain the elevation needed to fly over the continental divide, the plane landed on this slope intact. How did a Louis L'Amour book possibly save a life?
The Olympics that never were
May 13, 1970, Denver was awarded the 1976 Winter Olympics. Mt. Sniktau along with Copper Mountain were proposed site of winter downhill events. Why did Denver go down in history as the only city to back out of hosting the Olympics once awarded?
K. Eisenhower and Johnson Memorial Tunnels
At 11,155, these tunnels mark the highest point in the US Interstate Highway System and the highest vehicular tunnels in the world. But how long are these tunnels?
L. Continental Divide
The Continental Divide is a watershed line that separates East from West. Watch for the sign on the Left. How many U.S. States does the Continental Divide pass through?
Summit County
Summit County sites and history. Established in 1861, gold and silver prospecting brought people here from miles around. Snow - the new gold, now brings visitors from all over the world. When did the first ski area open in Summit County?