Arapahoe National Forest - Near by Summit County, Colorado

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Arapahoe National Forest Located around Summit County, the Arapahoe National Forest offers the visitor many recreational activities and enjoyment in the great outdoors. Established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the forest was named after the Plains Indian tribe which frequented the area. The area is comprised of the land on either side of Continental Divide. The region includes a total of 1.3 million acres of Federal land. The area provides an abundance of wildlife, outdoor recreation, and timber but is also the source of water for domestic use, agricultural irrigation, and industry. Arapahoe and Roosevelt forests rank among the top National forests for year-round recreation use. Both Winter Park and Loveland ski resorts are located within the Arapahoe Forest. In the winter months, outstanding skiing and snowboarding opportunities exist at these areas. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular sports practiced in the winter months. The summer months provide the visitor with numerous activities within the forest. The Arapaho National Recreation Area includes five major lakes where boating and fishing are a popular activities. Campgrounds, picnic areas, and hiking trails within this recreation area are waiting to be discovered by the sightseer. The Dillon Ranger District includes much of Summit County; Colorado this area surrounds the admired resort areas of Silverthorne, Dillon, and Breckenridge. The district lies along the western side of the Continental Divide. The Arapaho National Forest is characterized by its high alpine lakes, glaciers, alpine tundra, meadows, rocky ridges, deep canyons and striking rock formations. Trees found in the area include spruce fir, lodgepole pine and aspen. Wildlife includes deer, elk, bear, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, and coyote.

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