Buena Vista was a planned community built in 1879 in an effort to catch business brought by the railroad. It's location near Victorian Colorado's busiest mining districts made it a major hub with 3 different rail lines at it's peak. Unfortunately, mining declined and the entire valley struggled for decades, but a post-WW2 increase in tourism has revived Buena. With St Elmo, Twin Lakes, and Mt Princeton Resort (among MANY others) just a few minutes away, it's no wonder it now has a higher population today than it did in the 1880's. Ski Lodge consists me and the rest of my family as we explore the great State of Colorado and more. Initially created to get everyone out of the house, it has turned into a vast collection of history, photography and general information. We are most active at facebook.com/skilodgecolorado Buena Vista Dash Cam Footage [releasing August 30] Nearby towns we've visited: Salida https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYBmfqM0jHY Fairplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9riHmQ06y0 Colorado History pre-1876 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLtI7wqiJWk Maybe we've been to your town? Check here:    • The 100