You can’t drive through the mountain towns of Silverthorne, Frisco, and Dillon, without taking notice of the stunningly blue waters of the Dillon Reservoir. This manmade lake is a holding tank for water destined for thirsty Denver. In the meantime, boaters, fishermen, and sightseers can enjoy it. You’ll spot the Dillon Reservoir as you drive by on Interstate 70 — and if you’re eastbound, there’s an exit to a great viewpoint overlooking the lake, just after you leave Frisco. I stopped here on my way back from Hoosier Pass, as I returned to my hotel in Silverthorne at the end […]