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A close-up of a delicious-looking elk bolognese dish served at The Alpine Spoon in Summit County, Colorado.
Food & Drink

Discover Hidden Gem Restaurants in Summit County

Despite an average entree price of $38 at resort-adjacent restaurants, The Alpine Spoon in Frisco serves an elk bolognese that consistently sells out by 7 PM for just $22.

Eleanor Hayes·July 9, 2026
Overnight construction closure on Frisco I-70 Exit 203 off-ramp, with Dillon Dam Road also impacted, signaling early stages of a major interchange project.
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Frisco Exit 203 project: Early overnight ramp closures begin

Despite the main Frisco I-70 Exit 203 project not officially beginning until April 2026, drivers are already facing overnight closures this week, including a full shutdown of Dillon Dam Road.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 29, 2026
Frisco's 2026 Fourth of July parade features a creatively decorated float with families enjoying the daytime festivities under sunny skies.
Local Guides

Frisco Plans 2026 Fourth of July Celebrations Despite Fire Restrictions

The Frisco Fourth of July parade is offering a $1,000 prize for the best-decorated float, a clear sign that Summit County communities are embracing creative, daytime celebrations in 2026.

Keanu Alapai·June 29, 2026
A scenic but damaged mountain hiking trail, showing signs of erosion, with a closure sign posted.
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Gold Hill Trail Closes Monday for Urgent Erosion Repairs

Starting Monday, June 22, the popular 1.

Keanu Alapai·June 21, 2026
Aerial view of a busy Frisco, Texas highway undergoing extensive road construction with heavy machinery and traffic detours.
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Frisco roadwork schedule and impact: Major overhaul begins

Frisco is embarking on a $60 million-plus road construction spree, with one major project alone, the FM 1515 widening, not expected to complete utility relocations until March 2027.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 20, 2026
Aerial view of I-70 Exit 203 in Frisco, Colorado, showing bridge construction, traffic, and surrounding mountain landscape.
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Frisco begins major I-70 Exit 203 bridge work in April 2026

A sanitation line issue has delayed the reopening of a northbound Colorado Highway 9 turn lane at Frisco's Exit 203 interchange, creating immediate traffic headaches even before the area's $27.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 15, 2026
A police detective carefully examines an old evidence box containing a photograph and DNA vial, representing the breakthrough in a 1998 cold case sexual assault in Frisco.
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Frisco police arrest suspect in 1998 cold case sexual assault

After 26 years, a 16-year-old girl's attacker in Frisco, Colorado, has finally been identified and arrested, thanks to a DNA breakthrough.

Keanu Alapai·June 6, 2026
Close-up of an authentic torta cubana at Fritangas restaurant on Frisco Main Street, with a lively dining atmosphere in the background.
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Fritangas restaurant opens its doors on Frisco Main Street

Despite aiming to bring authentic Mexico City flavors, including the popular torta cubana, to Frisco's Main Street, Fritangas' new restaurant location is already facing customer complaints about slow

Sofia Velazquez·June 4, 2026
Aerial view of I-70 near Dillon Dam showing ongoing construction at Exit 203, highlighting the mountainous Colorado landscape.
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CDOT announces I-70 Exit 203 overhaul near Dillon Dam

Frisco's I-70 Exit 203, a notorious bottleneck, is set to undergo an 18-month, $27.

Khalid El-Sayed·May 31, 2026
A modern Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Frisco, Colorado, with mountain views, representing new housing opportunities.
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Frisco ADU Code Changes Adjust Income Limits for Accessory Dwellings

Frisco is poised to remove the income cap for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) residents, a 2026 code change that could allow higher-earning Summit County workers to occupy these crucial housing units.

Khalid El-Sayed·May 20, 2026
Frisco, Colorado skyline at dusk, highlighting the contrast between small workforce housing units and large luxury apartment buildings.
Services

Frisco adds limited workforce housing amid luxury boom

Frisco is set to add just over 100 deed-restricted rental units for its essential workers, a number dwarfed by the thousands of market-rate and luxury apartments also under construction across the tow

Sofia Velazquez·May 20, 2026
People playing sand volleyball on new courts at Frisco Bay Marina with mountains and water in the background.
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Frisco Opens New Sand Volleyball Courts and Leagues

At the Frisco Bay Marina beach, two brand new sand volleyball courts are set to open this June, launching a full season of co-ed and women's league play.

Sofia Velazquez·May 18, 2026