Category Archives: Colorado

tin cup pass to cottonwood pass

Buena Vista, Colorado July 27, 2013 Driving from the old ghost town of St Elmo to the Continental Divide near Tin Cup Pass was an amazing ride.  A view looking back from Tin Cup Pass with a beautiful range of … Continue reading

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Great Sand Dunes National Park

July16,2013 Nestled against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Great Sand Dunes are the focal point of a wild natural system of high mountain peaks,sparkling streams, forceful winds, and billion of sand grains. Here the majestic scenery gives intimate … Continue reading

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Our first big jeep rodeo

Taylor Reservoir, Colorado July 1, 2013 We took a ride along Taylor River in Gunnison National Forest.  It is a fly fisherman’s paradise and a rafter’s dream.  This is taken from the South End boat landing. Here is a view … Continue reading

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Paradise Divide

Crested Butte, Colorado June 21, 2013 The ride from Crested Butte up to Paradise Divide (11,350 elevation) was filled with magnificent views and gorgeous wildflowers. This is a view of a large glacial pond at the Divide.  It was surrounded … Continue reading

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the alpine loop

Lake City, Colorado June 14, 2013 The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway, a network of four-wheel drive roads that connects Lake City, Ouray and Silverton, traverses passes up to 12,800 feet while showcasing  old mines, ghost towns, natural wonders, beautiful wildflower … Continue reading

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Engineer Pass Road

Lake City, Colorado June 13,2013 We traveled 12 miles of the historic Engineer Pass Road which was a major stagecoach and freight route when it was opened in the late 1870’s.  Like so many other mountain routes in the area, … Continue reading

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