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The charming town of Telluride is nestled in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. It draws nature lovers, hikers, skiers, history buffs and just about anyone else who loves the outdoors and beautiful views Telluride’s Mining History Telluride’s history is deeply rooted in mining. It was founded in 1875 as a supply town for the mining claims […]
Grand Junction Colorado was named after its location at the junction of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. It became a major commercial center as the primary rail junction between railroads from Denver and from Salt Lake City. The combination of the region’s fertile soils and its access to transportation helped it to grow into the […]
The Colorado National Monument in the Colorado Plateau is about 15 miles from Grand Junction Colorado. It has outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, rock climbing or just enjoying the views. One accesses the recreation area via the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive which winds up along the canyon wall to the top of a …
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, located about 250 miles southwest of Denver, has dramatic cliffs and rugged terrain. The park is named for the shadows the canyon casts on the dark-colored rocks. Its 47 square miles encompasses the spectacular Black Canyon, its surrounding rim areas, and the wilderness area along the …
Fairplay Colorado, located 85 miles southwest of Denver, is a small 19th-century town that was a supply center for surrounding gold mining camps. Today it is probably best known as the town on which (many believe) the fictional “South Park” animation series was based on. Whether or not you are a South Park fan, the […]
Crested Butte Colorado was founded in 1861 as a coal mining center and supply town for other regional camps and towns. The town retains much of its late 19th- and early-20th-century character with buildings including the Old Town Hall, Union Congregational Church, Company Store and several nicely restored Victorian-era homes among the town’s roughly 40 […]