Alpine wildflower heaven

July 20, 2015

Crested Butte, Colorado

On a perfect Colorado day, we headed up Gothic Road to see the changing wildflower show. The delphinium and cow parsnip are just starting to drop their leaves but I found a few good ones.

Field of wildflowers along Gothic Road Crested Butte, Colorado

Paradise Divide, at 11,500 feet has an amazing assortment of alpine wildflowers.

Alpine wildflowers at Paradise Divide Crested Butte, Colorado

I love the Elephant’s Head…..  They are belly washers to capture.

Elephant's Head at Paradise Divide Crested Butte, ColoradoThe silvery lupines are sparse this year, so I was thrilled to find this clump with some beautiful marble the area is famous for.  Marble, Colorado is just over the other side of the Divide.

Silvery lupines with marble in Paradise DivideThe view at the top of the Paradise Divide ( 11,550 ft elevation) is amazing with a few Elephant’s Head for you to enjoy.

Elephant's Head at Paradise Divide Crested Butte, Colorado

 

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