Highlight • Historical Site
Blue Bird Mine Complex
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Vincent Reboul
May 4, 2022
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The Blue Bird Mine got its name from the mineral azurite, which was found inside the mine. Azurite means "deep blue".
The period of activity of the mine lasted about 90 years. After that the mines became a tourist attraction.
Trains brought summer "excursionists" from Boulder to the mountains for picnics, wildflower collecting, and sightseeing.
The period of activity of the mine lasted about 90 years. After that the mines became a tourist attraction.
Trains brought summer "excursionists" from Boulder to the mountains for picnics, wildflower collecting, and sightseeing.
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The DeLonde and Blue Bird Loop Trail offers a delightful blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue, winding through picturesque meadows and dense forests of pine and aspen. You'll enjoy…
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Elevation 2,650 m
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