Media Room
Welcome to the LakeCity.com media room. You'll find resources for your
travel-related project, including press releases, archived newsletters, story
ideas, and more.
Nothing beats a personal visit to Lake City. If you would like assistance in
arranging a media-related visit, please contact the Lake City Marketing Board,
PO Box 544, Lake City, CO 81235, call 970-944-2333, or email us at
events@lakecity.com.
We'd be happy to put you in touch with local contacts, guides, photographers,
and/or lodging to facilitate your visit.
Lake City In the News
Family Activities
North Clear Creek Falls named in new book, "The 10 Best of Everything for
Families"
Ice Climbing
TrailMix Avalanche lull opens up San Juan classic (Denver Post, 02-01-2009)
Alpine Loop & Jeeping
Alpine Odyssey: Off-roading Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic Byway (AAA
Encompass Magazine, July 2008)
Most Remote County
Colorado has 'most remote' area in U.S. (Denver Post, 05-04-2007)
Photo by visitor Paul Linville in the Indianapolis Star (03-08-2009)
Archived Newsletters
December 2009 The Best Gifts Are Not Found at the Mall
November 2009 Looking Forward to a Fun Winter
September/October 2009 New Lake City Photos & Features
August 2009 When Color is King
July 2009 A Vacation You'll Treasure
June 2009 Heirloom Vacations
May 2009 Travel Tips
April 2009 Springtime in Lake City
March 2009 Bluebird Days in the Brightest Month
February 2009 Winter Wonders are Right Outside the Door
Calendar of Events
Travel & Tourism Story Ideas
Fun Learning Vacations
Dan's Fly Shop
San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours
Made In Lake City
Artists or writers make up over 10% of the population
Self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries.
Third Street Market every Saturday in summer
Shows, exhibits at Moseley Arts Center
Cathedral Valley Loop Drive
Scenery, geology, ranching, history, fishing, photography, wildlife,
State Wildlife Area, camping.
Access to two National Wilderness Areas.
Uncrowded, pristine, beautiful.
Never before marketed.
Historic Tourist Cabin lodging facilities
Four in National Historic District, several just beyond.
Hidden Lake City
Secrets that the outbuildings of Lake City hold.
Depth of a communities' character revealed.
Unplug those Kids! An Old-Fashioned Family Vacation
classic, heirloom vacation
roughing it, cheap camping
rustic cabins
heirloom recipes
outdoor activities with family, unplugged.
Fishing, boating, hiking, jeeping, campfires, rafting, wildlife, starry
skies, and Fourteeners.
Geo-Caching Program
Historic ties, makes history interesting, fun.
Family friendly, for all ages
Hub of Four-wheel drive roads
Cinnamon pass, Engineer Pass, Stony Pass, Los Pinos Pass, and
the side spurs to ghost towns
How did these roads get here? What part of American history do
they represent?
Lake City with your Kids
Lake City with your Dog
Pet-friendly lodging.
Trails, swimming, camping, fishing.
Susan B Anthony and Women's Suffrage in the West
She rode in to Lake City on a horse—over the pass—side saddle!
Women's suffrage came first to western US territories & states.
Feisty mountain women of today.
BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse)
Traveling to Lake City with your horse or mule.
Lodging, camping, feed, services
Best trails, guides
Outfitters in case you don't have a horse of your own.
Mason Family State Wildlife Area
Pristine river valley, cottonwoods
Clean facility, uncrowded
River fishing, camping, hiking, photography, picnics, wildlife
viewing.
Abuts Wilderness Areas.
The mystery of the Albino elk
Antique Automobile Clubs, Vintage RV Clubs, Vintage Motorcycle Clubs
Previous visits to Lake City by several classic/antique car clubs:
Colorado Grand, Horseless Carriage Club, Beat-up Model
A Ford club.
Lodging, dining, picnicking for groups.
Vintage-friendly RV parks & campgrounds.
Group tours, museum, mine tour, fly fishing, hiking, shopping.
The Ghosts of Lake City
Lots of old houses with stories
Two National Scenic & Historic Byways:
Alpine Loop, 4-wheel drive required for parts, unpaved
Silver Thread, regular 2-wheel drive vehicles, paved
Visiting and Living in the Most Remote County in the Lower 48
Chamber Members Contact Us
All contents © 2009 Lake City Marketing Board. All rights reserved. Site by Mary Carkin Media.
Welcome to the LakeCity.com media room. You'll find resources for your
travel-related project, including press releases, archived newsletters, story
ideas, and more.
Nothing beats a personal visit to Lake City. If you would like assistance in
arranging a media-related visit, please contact the Lake City Marketing Board,
PO Box 544, Lake City, CO 81235, call 970-944-2333, or email us at
events@lakecity.com.
We'd be happy to put you in touch with local contacts, guides, photographers,
and/or lodging to facilitate your visit.
Lake City In the News
Family Activities
North Clear Creek Falls named in new book, "The 10 Best of Everything for
Families"
Ice Climbing
TrailMix Avalanche lull opens up San Juan classic (Denver Post, 02-01-2009)
Alpine Loop & Jeeping
Alpine Odyssey: Off-roading Colorado's Alpine Loop Scenic Byway (AAA
Encompass Magazine, July 2008)
Most Remote County
Colorado has 'most remote' area in U.S. (Denver Post, 05-04-2007)
Photo by visitor Paul Linville in the Indianapolis Star (03-08-2009)
Archived Newsletters
December 2009 The Best Gifts Are Not Found at the Mall
November 2009 Looking Forward to a Fun Winter
September/October 2009 New Lake City Photos & Features
August 2009 When Color is King
July 2009 A Vacation You'll Treasure
June 2009 Heirloom Vacations
May 2009 Travel Tips
April 2009 Springtime in Lake City
March 2009 Bluebird Days in the Brightest Month
February 2009 Winter Wonders are Right Outside the Door
Calendar of Events
Travel & Tourism Story Ideas
Fun Learning Vacations
- 2 lodging/learning businesses (Linny's Stay & Play, Backcountry
Basecamp) - Fly fishing
Dan's Fly Shop
- Guided Hiking Tours at Sportsman Outdoors
- Guided 4-wheel Drive Tours
San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours
- Historic Walking Tours at Hinsdale County Museum
- Art Classes with local instructors
- Helen Dewey (fiber arts)
Dave Jordan (lampworking)
Jane E. Jones (watercolor)
Martha Reyburn (arts & crafts, watercolor)
Lori Winblood (doll making)
- Adult Art Camp, Youth Art Camp, Youth Dance Camp,Youth Theatre
Camp sponsored by Moseley Arts Center
Made In Lake City
Artists or writers make up over 10% of the population
Self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries.
Third Street Market every Saturday in summer
Shows, exhibits at Moseley Arts Center
Cathedral Valley Loop Drive
Scenery, geology, ranching, history, fishing, photography, wildlife,
State Wildlife Area, camping.
Access to two National Wilderness Areas.
Uncrowded, pristine, beautiful.
Never before marketed.
Historic Tourist Cabin lodging facilities
Four in National Historic District, several just beyond.
Hidden Lake City
Secrets that the outbuildings of Lake City hold.
Depth of a communities' character revealed.
Unplug those Kids! An Old-Fashioned Family Vacation
classic, heirloom vacation
roughing it, cheap camping
rustic cabins
heirloom recipes
outdoor activities with family, unplugged.
Fishing, boating, hiking, jeeping, campfires, rafting, wildlife, starry
skies, and Fourteeners.
Geo-Caching Program
Historic ties, makes history interesting, fun.
Family friendly, for all ages
Hub of Four-wheel drive roads
Cinnamon pass, Engineer Pass, Stony Pass, Los Pinos Pass, and
the side spurs to ghost towns
How did these roads get here? What part of American history do
they represent?
Lake City with your Kids
- Parks & Playgrounds
Age-based activities, hiking, fishing, boating, museum, mine tour,
geocache, ghost towns, guided four-wheel drive tours.
Services: day camps, dining, babysitters, lodging, camping.
How to have a fun, educational hike with your kids.
Lake City with your Dog
Pet-friendly lodging.
Trails, swimming, camping, fishing.
Susan B Anthony and Women's Suffrage in the West
She rode in to Lake City on a horse—over the pass—side saddle!
Women's suffrage came first to western US territories & states.
Feisty mountain women of today.
BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse)
Traveling to Lake City with your horse or mule.
Lodging, camping, feed, services
Best trails, guides
Outfitters in case you don't have a horse of your own.
Mason Family State Wildlife Area
Pristine river valley, cottonwoods
Clean facility, uncrowded
River fishing, camping, hiking, photography, picnics, wildlife
viewing.
Abuts Wilderness Areas.
The mystery of the Albino elk
Antique Automobile Clubs, Vintage RV Clubs, Vintage Motorcycle Clubs
Previous visits to Lake City by several classic/antique car clubs:
Colorado Grand, Horseless Carriage Club, Beat-up Model
A Ford club.
Lodging, dining, picnicking for groups.
Vintage-friendly RV parks & campgrounds.
Group tours, museum, mine tour, fly fishing, hiking, shopping.
The Ghosts of Lake City
Lots of old houses with stories
Two National Scenic & Historic Byways:
Alpine Loop, 4-wheel drive required for parts, unpaved
Silver Thread, regular 2-wheel drive vehicles, paved
Visiting and Living in the Most Remote County in the Lower 48
Chamber Members Contact Us
All contents © 2009 Lake City Marketing Board. All rights reserved. Site by Mary Carkin Media.
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