Casey Donohoe, a social worker with the Family & Intercultural Resource Center, poses for a portrait on Monday, July 5, 2021. Donohoe was recently awarded an individual Service Champion award from One Breckenridge for her work as a mental health navigator at the resource center, as well as her community engagement while working at Northside Pizza.
Photo by Jason Connolly / Jason Connolly Photography
Despite being in different fields, Casey Donohoe and Jordan Hals have similar priorities in their work: helping people.
These two are the individual winners of One Breckenridge’s annual Service Champion awards, showcasing excellent guest service and fostering a welcoming environment through their work in Breckenridge.
Photo by Hugh Carey / Summit Daily archives
Looking to explore Breckenridge? You’re in luck because there are tons of ways to explore the community without spending a dime. Here’s a taste of what the area has to offer.
Visit the Breckenridge troll
Your visit wouldn’t be complete without visiting the Breckenridge troll known as Isak Heartstone, the most popular outdoor art exhibit in Breckenridge. The troll is a 15-foot tall wooden sculpture created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. To find him, locate the Trollstigen Trailhead near the Illinois Gulch Trailhead. There’s parking near the trailhead, or you can visit GoBreck.com
Photo by Tripp Fay
This time last year looked very different. Fourth of July parades were canceled, social distancing and masks were in full effect and some towns went as far as not planning any celebrations at all.
The limited celebrations and travel restrictions made for an unconventional summer in Summit County, but this year paints a very different picture as about 74% of Summit County’s population is fully vaccinated and 82% have received at least one dose, according to Summit County’s website
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The reopening of the community earlier this spring gave the local lodging industry more time to prepare for the hordes of visitors expected this summer, Toby Babich, president of the Breckenridge Lodging Association reported.
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After a year when many took to the outdoors for recreation, National Trails Day is an important celebration for the Summit County community. The town of Breckenridge and Friends of the Dillon Ranger District are.