SHOT 8/19/11 10:07:54 AM - Wildflowers in bloom next to an aspen tree trunk in Breckenridge, Co. Established in 1859, the historic town of Breckenridge is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of Summit County, Colorado, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the town had a population of 4,540. The town also has many part-time residents, as many people have vacation homes in the area. Breckenridge is also a popular ski resort during the winter months and summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, wildflowers, fly-fishing in the Blue River and mountain biking. (Photo by Marc Piscotty / © 2011)