COME TO LIFE | Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone, Copper Mountain Family Retreat “Colorado’s Playground” is an easy trip from Denver. Hugged by three mountain ranges, there are activities to satisfy anyone itching to get out and lose themselves in Breckenridge, Silverthorne, Frisco, Dillon, Keystone and Copper Mountain — all close enough to move easily between by car, bike or bus. Set Up a Summit County Frisco Bay Marina Days 1 & 2 Start with a trip down to the water — the Blue River Trail provides access to the river’s Gold Medal, trout-filled waters and a scenic walk-or bikeway. Parallel to the trail, more than 50 stores at the Outlets at Silverthorne, including J. Crew, Banana Republic, Columbia and Coach, are the place to score some deals. Grab items for a picnic and head for Maryland Creek Park for amazing views. Tackle one of Keystone’s championship golf courses or bring the family to Keystone Resort for the bike park, scenic chair lift ride, summer snow-tubing, horseback riding, mountain-top yoga and more. Then head out for a spell on Lake Dillon, where you can rent canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats and paddleboats and explore the dozen or so islands sprinkled throughout. The Frisco Bay Marina has all you’ll need, including new Sail the Summit charters and sunset cruises. Hop on land at the Peninsula Recreation Area for new single track trails, disc golf, and loads of picnic sites to spread out with wares from one of Main Street’s tempting delis, breweries, distilleries and chef-owned eateries in Frisco. You’ll also find several maker spaces: art studios, a glass-blowing shop, a millinery and more. The Frisco Adventure Park has expanded its offerings of a bike park and disc golf to include a mammoth skate park, a bouldering area for kids and additional trails for biking, Continued on page 132. Copper Mountain 130 1-800-COLORADO FROM TOP: TODD POWELL; COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT.