Monthly Archives: July 2008

  Buena Vista, Colorado This is our last stop in Colorado before we head east.  On a cloudy, rainy day we took a drive up to Independence Pass.  The elevation is 12,095 feet.  I could certainly tell the air was … Continue reading →

Gunnison, Colorado We drove up Taylor Canyon along the Taylor River.  The river is still high from snow melt.  Yes, you can still see snow on the peaks of the Collegiate Mountains.  Lovely day with deep blue skies and warm … Continue reading →

Ouray, Colorado My sisters joined us in Ouray for a short but fun filled vacation.  We are on the million dollar highway to Silverton.  Stopped at all the waterfalls and river scenes.  They are the best.  Linda enjoyed her jeep … Continue reading →

Ouray, Colorado We had a very scenic jeep drive thru Ophir Pass at 11,789 elevation.  This is in the San Juan Mountains with many 14,000 foot peaks.   This the “Jeep Capital of USA.”  As you can see the big snow … Continue reading →

Ouray, Colorado Can you see the big smile on Brad’s face?  Yes, we drove up FSR535 to 12,000 to view these beautiful peaks of 14,000 footers.  Nice huh?