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The Early Show's "Great American Vacation" visit to Aspen, Colo. started in the pre-dawn darkness at Wagner Park. Locals and tourists seemed to enjoy the fun of being part of a live television production.
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"CSI: Miami" star Emily Procter was a special guest at our "Great American Vacation" giveaway in Aspen, Colo., Aug. 16, 2007.
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Emily Procter greets the crowd gathered by our Winnebago on Aug. 16, 2007, in Aspen, Colo.
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Is she acting? "CSI:Miami's" Emily Procter gestures as she hangs out with Dave Price and Art and Val Harju in Aspen, Colo., Aug. 16, 2007
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Turns out Emily was in on the ruse. Dave asked a man in the crowd to help read some messages using an official "CSI" black light. The message: You've won a trip to Belize! Congratulations to Art and Val Harju.
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A behind-the-scenes look at our giveaway in Aspen, Colo., Aug. 16, 2007
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The recipients, Art and Val Harju, recently lost their young son, Phil, to leukemia. They were nominated for the trip by their friend, Deanna Janckila; Dave gave her a gift of a balloon ride for her kindness.
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A beautiful shot from our vantage point in Aspen, Colo., Aug. 16, 2007. We bid the Rockies a fond farewell as the Winnebago heads east towards Mackinac Island, Mich. for the next "Great American Vacation" giveaway.
