Rose Lime Kiln
- Created: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
The Hinsdale County Historical Society (thanks to Shawna Shidler and Grant Houston) wrote a grant to purchase the Rose Lime Kiln property above Capitol City. We have received notice of grant award! This grant will be matched with funds from the Bureau of Land Management (thanks, Liz Francisco!) to purchase the private property as a heritage tourism site. The Rose Lime Kiln and Henson Creek Chimney is surrounded by BLM land and plans will be made for further interpretation and stabilization on this iconic site. Yay!! Another legacy project for generations to come :)
Special thanks to Tim Stroh, Korbin Pugh, and Michael Owen at the State Historic Fund for your work in our region!
Christmas Trees, Open Houses and Christmas in Lake City!
- Created: 05 December 2018 05 December 2018
Happy holidays from the Chamber and DIRT!
The 2018 Old-Fashioned Holiday Calendar (jam-packed with fun events for all) is available on-line or paper copies can be picked up around town or at the Visitor’s Center.
Christmas Trees available for sale at the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy’s land donated by the Moseley family – December 1st and December 9th from 11 to 2 pm (plus hot chocolate!) or call Camille Richard at 970-944-5382.
Tuesday night is TRIVIA NIGHT at the Lake City Brewery beginning at 6 pm.
Thursday night enjoy Open Houses at Public Health, the Town of Lake City’s offices, Community Banks of Colorado, and the John Wagner Public Library. Childcare provided at the Armory.
Friday night is Linda Downs scarf class at the Arts Center (sign up today).
Saturday is Christmas in Lake City – cookie and little tree auction, treats in businesses, Santa at Tis the Season, holiday crafts for kids, weenie roast and Reindeer Games and a Fruit Cake Toss in the park, a light parade, the Town Tree Lighting, followed by a sing-along – check out the full schedule.
Thirty businesses are participating in the Missing Mistletoe program – pick up your punch cards at businesses or more copies are available at the Visitor Center. Return completed cards to be entered in two drawings for baskets of local goodies.
Funding for the 2018 calendar comes from business sponsorships and the Hinsdale County Lodging Tax funds awarded to the Main Street program. Lake City DIRT is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to preserving and enhancing Lake City’s historic and commercial district. More information about our Main Street program can be found at www.lakecitydirt.com
Holiday Calendar and Missing Mistletoe
- Created: 16 November 2018 16 November 2018
LAKE CITY, COLO., (November 11, 2018) – Happy holidays from the Chamber and DIRT!
Here’s a sneak peak of the 2018 Old-Fashioned Holiday Calendar (attached) – jam-packed with fun events for all. Check out the new stuff – a little tree decorating event with the Chamber, a sing-along following the Tree Lighting, the Nutcracker at the Theatre, and a Scarf Painting class … and the fan-favorites – Fruit Cake Toss, crafts with Mrs. Hake, the school play, all the holiday luncheons. SO MUCH FUN! We will have paper-form copies at the Chamber and distributed throughout the community soon, along with the Missing Mistletoe program materials. But with today’s beautiful snowstorm, we just couldn’t WAIT TO SHARE this calendar with you!
Thank you to Rachel Moore and Drew Nelson for all your work, and Pioneer Vintage Designs for this design. Funding for the 2018 calendar comes from business sponsorships and the Hinsdale County Lodging Tax funds awarded to the Main Street program. Lake City DIRT is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to preserving and enhancing Lake City’s historic and commercial district. More information about our Main Street program can be found at www.lakecitydirt.com
Enjoy winter activities in Lake City and Hinsdale County
- Created: 29 October 2018 29 October 2018
There are many activities for residents and visitors in Hinsdale County that are weather- and snow-dependent. As the temperatures get colder and the leaves keep falling, keep Lake City in mind for a getaway.
The Town of Lake City runs an Ice Climbing Wall and a Downtown Ice Skating Rink, as well as the Lake City Ski Hill for downhill skiing and snowboarding (including inexpensive rental equipment). The Lake City / Continental Divide Snowmobile Club grooms one hundred miles of multi-use trails over the winter months.
Come and enjoy our winter wonderland playground. For more information, visit
Buy Your Copy: 'A San Juan Tapestry Project'
- Created: 29 October 2018 29 October 2018
You can purchase the San Juan Tapestry photograph and oral history collection of Hinsdale County now for only $10. Pick yours up today at the Chamber of Commerce or contact DIRT at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Proceeds benefit DIRT and the Hinsdale County Historical Society.