Monthly Archives: August 2015

the mountain west

Posted on August 18. 2015 by Merilee

August 18, 2015 Montrose, Colorado Richard E. Fike founded the Museum of the Mountain West in 1997. He is a retired historical archaeologist having served as state archaeologist for the Bureau of Land Management in both Utah and Colorado. Fike … Continue reading →

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Owl Creek Pass

Posted on August 16. 2015 by Merilee

August 15, 2015 Ridgway, Colorado We enjoyed a jeep ride over Owl Creek Pass from Ridgway to Montrose.  The wildflowers were still on display at elevation.  This is a view of the famous field where the final scene from “True … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 9. 2015 by Merilee

Yankee Boy Basin Ouray, Colorado August 8, 2015   To many photographers, no single place in Colorado defines the wildflower bloom and the budding anticipation of the season than this destination in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Nestled at an … Continue reading →

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the hanging flume

Posted on August 5. 2015 by Merilee

August 5, 2015 Along the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway A small group of jeeps followed the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway today.  It was a beautiful drive through the Dolores Canyon carved by the Dolores River. It was a … Continue reading →

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