Laura Fisher

With the completion of the Dillon Dam in 1963, the Blue River was diverted to form the largest reservoir in the Denver Water system. With almost 27 miles of shoreline, Lake Dillon in Colorado has become a huge draw for sportsmen, nature lovers and families alike.

Activities abound year round, including motor boating, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, fishing, ice fishing, camping, hiking, cross country skiing, and waterfowl hunting.

Alpine slides, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, panning for gold, biking down Peak 8: what do all these have in common? These are all Breckenridge activities you can enjoy in the summer.

When most people think of Breckenridge, they envision swooshing down powdery slopes under a crystal blue winter sky. The best kept secret is that Breckenridge is bursting with summer activities for families, couples and adventurers alike.