🏛️ 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

The Magic of Leadville isn’t just the roar of the crowds… The real magic is found in the moments of silence. Just you, your footsteps, and the trail that lies ahead. These are the moments where you learn who you really are. Feel the Magic. Become #leadvillelegendary | Leadville Race Series

This is Leadville. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or how you got here, you can do this. Experience the Magic. | Leadville Race Series

Let’s give it up for the unsung heroes of the Leadville Race Series: our Crews and Pacers! These folks are out on course all day and night supporting their athletes and pushing them towards the finish line when the going gets tough. If you’ve ever crewed before, you know the amount of dedication it takes! This job requires careful timing and preparation leading up to the race, the ability to solve problems as they arise, and most importantly, a deep understanding of your athlete and how to motiv

Thursday Throwback to July 17, 2021...a double rainbow in Leadville, Colorado.🙂 . . . -------------------------------------------- #lakecounty #leadville #Colorado #hometown #coloradohistory #Mining #rainbow #melanzana | Colorado Fan Club

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