The other night our amazing volunteer firefighters voted to officially take over the fireworks for next year! This is fantastic news as the SVFD has been responsible for the Silverton 4th of July fireworks for decades and this year proved to be a bit of a dud with the new location and a new crew […]
Clear Lake Trail is an amazing place to get the jeep out for a 1/2 day out and back. the trailhead is located near the end of South Mineral Creek Road which is located a few miles North of Silverton on Highway 550. Clear Lake Trail is a moderately difficult trail with the most difficult […]
Yesterday afternoon I spotted these two Moose near the intersection of Hwy 550 and S. Mineral Creek. If you see a bunch of cars parked on the side of the road, chances are that they’ve spotted one of these majestic animals. Towering up to 7 feet in height at the shoulders, moose are very impressive […]
It’s early August and the wildflowers are peaking! San Juan County and Silverton are famous for their amazing wildflowers so if you’re planning on doing some hikes up here you should hurry up and go before they start dropping their petals. Check out this photo gallery for inspiration. To get out and see […]
Silverton, Colorado has DEEP mining roots and the Hardrockers Holidays celebrate this connection like no other annual event. This is an amazing event that’s not only educational, but also a TON of fun for the whole family. To really round out your experience, consider taking some time to tour the Old 100 Mine, the […]
One of the great joys of the Rocky Mountains is to head out into the forest and come back with a good hearty meal. Wild mushrooms are a delicious treat and a lot of fun to go hunt. I found these chanterelles a few days ago north of town near hwy 550. I can’t tell […]
If you’re looking for a nice place to slip away for a while consider Molas Lake. With views of everything from the Needles, Grand Turk and Kendall Peak all the way to Engineer Mountain, this area is worth some exploration. This high alpine lake is located at an elevation of around 11,000 feet just 6 […]
Black Bear Pass is one of the toughest around. No small feat in an area known for its amazing backcountry roads with breathtaking drops and views topping out near 13,000 feet. But black bear pass adds an additional element in the form of a series of sharp and tight switchbacks with extreme exposures topping 1,000 […]
How Cool, we caught a lightning strike behind a rainbow on video. It’s actually a double rainbow but the second one is pretty faint on video, it’s location is outside the main one by a decent margin. You can see the rain falling behind them as I pan across. The lightning hits at the […]
Old Lime Creek Road was the main route to Silverton from Durango when our town was in its heyday. Instead of going over what is now Coal Bank Pass, this original route goes around Spud Hill and up lime creek to meet back up with hwy 550 at the lowest spot between Molass and […]
The return of the summer Monsoon season is expected to come in the next week. Silverton can get a lot of rain in a short time during these afternoon downpours. If you plan on traveling in the backcountry or over our mountain passes please be prepared for heavy rains. On the upside, be on […]
This weekend Silverton will host both the start and finishing lines for the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run. Each year thousands of people apply to enter this run but only 100 or so are chosen. Starting in Silverton, the runners have 48 hours or less go to Telluride, Ouray, Lake City and back. 100 Miles […]
The Silverton Colorado 4th of July Parade was awesome! What a great time and the weather is perfect with blue skies and a temp around 70 degrees. So far thousands of people have stormed our town and parking is already hard to find. The rest of the afternoon will be filled with Rhubarb Pie […]
The annual 4th of July duck derby will occur at 2pm in memorial park. You can get a duck from the visitors center before the 4th, or in memorial park after the parade. Ducks are $5 each and if you buy 4 you get a water shooter. But be warned, this year’s competition is fierce […]
The 4th of July is by far the BIGGEST day of the year in Silverton, Co. We can’t wait! In just two weeks from now we’ll host upwards of 20,000 people in our small town of 600. This is a massive influx of people and Silverton has been doing it right for decades now. FUN […]
Silverton Colorado will be hosting a series of free concerts this summer. On the third Friday of each month we will be hosting a different local band at Memorial Park. The first Concert will be this Friday, June 17th, and will feature a performance by the Six Dollar String Band. Check them out here: […]
Our newest beer is now on tap! This is a summertime session beer with a citrusy nose which pairs well with a slice of lemon. We’re also working on an IPA which should be available in 2 or so weeks. Come on down to the Brewery and try out our newest beer, the […]
We have been asked a number of times where people can find updated information on the status of the Alpine Loop Passes. As of June 1st here they are. Animas Forks – OPEN Black Bear Pass – Closed Bolam Pass – Closed California – Closed Clear Lake – Closed Cinnamon Pass – OPEN to Lake City Corkscrew Pass […]
Silverton is the ultimate destination for outdoor recreation all year. But summertime offers all kinds of amazing things to do from jeeping to hang gliding, camping, hiking, fishing and so much more. Check out this MUST SEE video to get a true feel for what it’s like to be in the heart of the San […]