A steaming mug of hot cocoa wakes up your senses and warms your body as you sit on your porch, bundled up in a warm, thick quilt. Slowly your gaze shifts above the steam of your beverage to the awe-inspiring view ahead of you. Towering trees of evergreens and aspens zealously protect the landscape, rising to the top of mountain peaks. The snow covered summit of the Rocky Mountains glistens in the morning light, enticing you to come out and play. And you fall prey to its alluring charm.
Welcome to Eagle County in the state of Colorado. Bordered by Grand County, Lake County, Garfield County and Summit County, this resort type community occupies an area of 1,692 square miles and is named after the Eagle River which cascades across the entire county at the continental divide. This scenic location was claimed by the Ute Indians many scores ago as nature proved friendly providing abundant game to hunt and fish to catch during the summer months. Now, with over 80 percent of the land preserved as forest and wilderness areas, you can still enjoy the same rich scenery that the Ute Indians laid eyes on when they first came here.
With exceptional weather and reliable snowfall, Eagle County has become a top skiing destination and is the epitome of luxury living on mountain slopes. Some of the towns and unincorporated communities found in Eagle County are Vail, Beaver Creek, Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, and Cordillera. Each place with its own special appeal plus a variety of activities and events to keep you busy year round. Enjoy a heavenly mountain retreat in Eagle County, Colorado.
