This is the June edition of our Summit and Park County Community Insider. We are already halfway through 2022, which is hard to believe! The year is flying by and the local real estate market is still active for both buyers and sellers. There’s a lot happening in our local communities as well. The weather is perfect for hiking and there are hundreds of great trails to explore locally. There are also several events and festivals returning this summer that we’re excited about (more on that shortly).
Summer Trail Safety
With the warmer weather and uptick in people hiking, biking, and running on local trails it’s no surprise that there have been encounters with wildlife. In fact, just a couple of weeks ago, Campion Trail (Forest Service Trail #9021) was closed after a Breckenridge woman was charged and trampled by a moose. This was surprising for a number of reasons, one being that she was not hurt and two… a moose? After a quick Google search, I discovered that moose are, in fact, much more common than both bears and mountain lions. With that in mind, I’ve compiled some tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife on hiking safely in the presence of wildlife (and moose, specifically).
- Pay attention to your surroundings! Moose are surprisingly quiet animals and can be hard to spot. Their brown fur blends perfectly with the colors of their environment. Because of this, it’s important to hike without headphones or earbuds.
- Look for moose signs, like large tracks, droppings, and browsed willows, along the edges of willow bottoms and aspen or pine forests.
- The data shows a major catalyst in fatal encounters with moose is the presence of dogs. It’s important to keep your pets leashed at all times.
- If you encounter one remain calm and move slowly away. Try to put a tree or other structure between you and the animal if they exhibit signs of aggression. This could be the hair on their neck standing up, licking their snout, cocking their head, and rolling their eyes and ears back.
Concerts in the Park
The town of Frisco has once again brought back the popular Concert in the Park series. This free, 12 concert series, is held at the Frisco Historic Park gazebo & lawn (120 Main Street) and will run from June 23 to September 8. Shows start at 5:30 pm and feature a lineup of several talented bands from the local area. You can check out the entire lineup here. For the month of June, they have Eyes Wide Open, a rock and alternative cover band from Dillon kicking off the series on the 23rd, and Meadow Mountain, a bluegrass band with original music, on the 30th. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome and refreshment sales benefit a different local non-profit each week. This is a fun and family-friendly way to give locally!
Frisco BBQ Challenge
Frisco has also brought back the Frisco BBQ Challenge during Father’s Day weekend. The party starts with a concert kickoff on Thursday, June 16th followed by two days of food, music, and fun. Musical acts will include a wide range of styles – everything from 80’s Rock to Funk and Soul, musical acts include Frisco Funk Collective, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, Omit, and many more.
There are a few things to keep in mind if you plan to attend. It’s not the most child or pet-friendly event. As the hosts put it on their website, you won’t find anything like “bouncy houses, carnival-style food, mechanical bulls, whiskey tours, chef demos, or the firefighter cookoff.” And, ss far as pets go, they will not be allowed on the street, sidewalks, or parks in the event site so it’s definitely best to leave the furry family members at home.
How Can We Help?
We hope that you’ve found the June edition of the Summit and Park County Community Insider informative. If you need buying or selling guidance or help in the Summit or Park County area please reach out! We will also continue to provide you with relevant and up-to-date information here on our blog.
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Best Regards,
Scott & Anne Lindblom
Broker Associates
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Scott: 970-485-4065
Anne: 608-345-2734
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