Category Archives: Colorado

Ouray, Colorado September 11, 2016 We took a quiet, peaceful tour of the Red Mountain Mining District early this morning.  On the 15th anniversary of Sept 11th, the mood was somber.  Many mining towns sprung up in this area in … Continue reading →

Ouray, Colorado August 31, 2016 Leaving early today, we took a jeep ride up scenic and appropriately named Corkscrew Gulch to Hurricane Pass.  The road climbs by numerous switchbacks  (the last few are steep and narrow) to the red soil … Continue reading →

Ouray, Lake City and Silverton, CO September 13, 2016 The National Scenic Backcountry Byway is called the Alpine Loop by jeep travelers.  It encompasses 75 miles of road carved through the breathtaking San Juan Mountains. Along the route we encountered … Continue reading →

Ironton Park, Colorado September 8, 2015 We got an early start from Ironton Park and drove up the ever interesting Corkscrew Gulch.  The scenic old narrow mining road starts at 9,800 ft and climbs to 12,600 ft of elevation. This … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →