Spring is in the air here in Summit County Colorado. Just this morning I was looking down on the valley floor and realized there is dirt underneath all that snow we got. After a week of great temperatures and a warm breeze the south facing slopes are starting to re-emerge from there wintry tombs. My neighbor has a patch of what looks like green grass starting to emerge in the sun filled area of the yard.

Spring in Summit County is a time of reclimation to the beauty that has made us famous for views and Aspens trees alike. Soon the Aspens will begin to give forth their foliage and the flowers will emerge. It is also a time for activities. Many of us locals do two things in the winter Ski & Snowboard. But Spring & Summer is a time to have some fun. Summit county is called Colorado's play ground for good reason. We begin to get our boats ready, we shake off the dirt from our canoes and rafts. We take our bikes to the shop for tuning. We start to plan our vacations and the second wave of tourism begins to arrive in our resort communities of Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, & Dillon.

I thought it would be great to put together some activities for our readers, clients and fellow Summit County lovers alike.

One of our families favorite things to do is Colorado trail rides. The most popular excursion options at Copper Mountain Stables are the trail rides which are offered in one and two hour increments. Half day trips that include lunch are also available. Enjoy a scenic walking trail ride in the high country of Colorado that traverses the mountains through lush green meadows and forests. Picturesque wild flowers and wonderful views of the Ten Mile Range, Gore Range and Jacques Peak.

Another of our favorite things to do is white water rafting. Within an hour of Summit, you can experience everything from a mild, Class II float down the Colorado River, to a moderate Class III adventure on our own Blue River or down the famous Brown's Canyon on the Arkansas River, to the non-stop action of Clear Creek's Class IV stretches.
The Upper Colorado River offers a float that is more scenic than wild and great for families with younger kids, or those just looking for a relaxing trip along a beautiful stretch of river. The Class II Upper Colorado River trip takes you past natural hot springs, old cabins and dinosaur tracks near the headwaters of this famous river.

Brown's Canyon on the Arkansas River is one of the world's most popular whitewater rafting trips and is a great section for families and individuals alike. Offering unbelievable Rocky Mountain scenery and classic rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume, Widowmaker, and Sidell's Suckhole, these trips offer the perfect mix of whitewater, calm water and scenery.

The Blue River is located in the heart of Summit County. The perfect trip, mixing exhilarating whitewater and amazing Rocky Mountain scenery, the Blue River meanders through the Arapaho National Forest and offers over two miles of Class III whitewater, ending with continuous Class II rapids. Soon to be on the Blue is Silverthorne's white water park. located right in the downtown area we look for construction of the park and water features to begin soon.

Boating is another of our family favorites. With Lake Dillon running through the heart of the county it's hard to miss. For a relaxing boat ride we love to take the Lake Dillon Water Taxi. From Captain Mike's boat you can see the best views of Summit County from Lake Dillon. The Taxi runs from Frisco Bay Marina to Dillon Marina approximately on the hour. Fares start at $8.00 one way and travels between the Dillon and Frisco marinas. You also can take the boat one way, shop in Frisco and take the boat back to the Dillon marina later in the day.

One of Summit Counties hidden Gems is the Green Mountain reservoir. The area continues to be one of the County's best kept secrets. It is our summer playground and only 20 miles north of Silverthorne but many years away from the resorts. The mountain ranch land, most still undeveloped, is surrounded by spectacular views of the dramatic Gore Range and the Williams Peak Range.

The lake is a boater's paradise. June through September you will see fishing boats, jet skis, water skis and pontoon cruising. Although trout fishing is very good all summer, the lake is best known for its excellent kokanee salmon, some of the biggest in the state.
The Gold Medal Trout waters of the Blue River, located above the reservoir, challenge fly fishermen year around. The Wild Trout waters, below the dam, offers some of the best fishing in the whole state of Colorado.

As the snow yields it's grip on our favorite spot in the world there will be more activities to do and more things to come for Summit County Colorado.

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Jason & Deanna are local Summit County Colorado Realtors focusing on second, vacation, and investment properties in the resort communities of Colorado's high country.