SILVERTON: Big country, small town

Silverton, at its high altitude, is surrounded by breathtaking peaks of the San Juan Mountains. The town is located on the upper Animas River and has retained its original Western character of wide streets and old hotels. The entire town of Silverton has been designated a National Historic District by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Recreational activities include hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding and photography. Driving into Silverton from either the north, over spectacular Red Mountain Pass, or from the south, over Molas Pass, is a sightseer's joy. Silverton also offers a wealth of old buildings that are worth seeing.

Silverton Chamber of Commerce: 970- 387-5654

Old fashioned concert Holiday Brass Band Concert: Sit back, relax and take a step back with the Silverton Brass Band reminiscing on Christmas past. 970-387-5654		A wild race down the mountain Don't miss the Snowscape Winter Carnival, held Feb. 17-20, with fun events like the Snow Shovel Races (above), an ancient snowball fight called Yukigassen, fireworks, contests and a party. 970-387-5654