Monthly Archives: September 2012

Owl Creek Pass

Ouray, Colorado September 24, 2012 We took a jeep ride up to Owl Creek Pass and stopped in the aspen-lined field where they filmed the final shoot-out in the movie “True Grit”. Remember the scene where John Wayne leads the … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Mining District

Ouray, Colorado September 18,2012 Back in 1879, there were no more than 6 towns between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado.  The towns of  Chattanooga, Red Mountain City, Guston, Hudson Town, Rogerville and Ironton were born during the mining boom.  It was … Continue reading

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Fall along the Million Dollar Highway

Ouray, Colorado September 15, 2012 The drive from Ouray to Silverton Colorado is always a jaw-dropper along the “Million Dollar Highway.”  We were treated to an exceptional ride this morning as the fall foliage is “early” this year.  The aspens … Continue reading

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the tetons

Colter Bay, Wyoming Grand Teton National Park The Tetons offer a dizzying array of majestic views.  We captured the Grand Tetons at Schwabachers Landing at sunrise.  This is a lovely beaver pond area that offers great reflections. Oxbow Bend along … Continue reading

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