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Heritage

Burrows Park

Burrows Park The head of the valley in which the Lake Fork of the Gunnison rises was called Burrows Park in the seventies, after Charles Burrows who prospected the territory [...]

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Rose’s Cabin

Rose's Cabin Though little remains today, Rose’s Cabin, a lively inn, was once an important wayside which offered food, lodging, and entertainment to miners and travelers for many years. Rose’s [...]

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Area History and Timeline

Area History and Timeline Hinsdale County and its historic town of Lake City... Well worth discovering and visiting over and over again. San Juan Geology Born of volcanic fire, but [...]

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Alfred Packer

Alfred Packer Alfred Packer and the Remains of his Victims In the winter of 1874, Alfred Packer was hired to lead a group of prospectors through the San Juan Mountains [...]

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Carson & Old Carson Ghost Towns

Carson & Old Carson Ghost Towns Carson is now private property and can only be viewed from a distance. Please respect private property. A side spur off of the Alpine [...]

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As the most remote town in the lower 48, we offer an ideal place to get away from it all. View special announcements and hours for restaurants, retail, lodging, and more! Shop local and shop small in Lake City, CO.