Breckenridge developed as a result of the rush to settle the West in the mid 1800s. The discovery of gold in 1859 brought miners to the area of Breckenridge. In 1961 a lumber company from Kansas opened the Breckenridge Ski Area. Today, record numbers of skiers and tourists visit Breckenridge making it one of the most popular ski areas in the United States.
Near Breckenridge - Beautiful Lake Dillon & Wildflowers