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Ladies of the Mines
Discover the innovation and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado’s mining bug.
Gateway to the High Country
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
Gateway to the High Country
Season 3 Episode 309 | 26m 39s | CC
As the highest vehicular tunnel in the world with an elevation of 11,155 feet, the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel is a massive engineering achievement. Armed with 150 security cameras and serving over 30,000 motorists per day, 365 days per year, the Tunnel runs as a well-oiled machine. However years of political and geological challenges almost prevented this "gateway to the high country."
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