By Ruth Zalewski, Special to the Courier
The giant headframes that are the remains of 1890s gold mining days will again light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek this holiday season.
These unique mining structures are one-of-a-kind remnants of the gold rush era and will sport holiday ornaments, some as large as 20 feet tall. The headframe lights will be lit against the starry night skies of the Victor and Cripple Creek starting Nov. 28. Everything from a Christmas wreath to a snowman and a toy soldier will be on display this year.
A self-guided driving tour map will be available online at STCFG.com. The lights will be best viewed after dark and will be in place Friday through Sunday nights through New Year’s Day, weather/safety and volunteers permitting. Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, weather allowing, the lights will be on nightly. Please respect private property and stay on public roads to view the ornaments.