Black Canyon of the Gunnison-North Rim
To begin our exploration of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, we head to the north rim and set up camp just past Black Canyon Road at Crawford State Park. The North...
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Curecanti National Recreation Area
Created in the 1960’s by the construction of three dams on the Gunnison River to provide irrigation and hydroelectric power, this recreation area is now a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a multitude...
Salida to Buena Vista, Colorado
Chalk Lake Campground This small campground (18 sites) is directly across from Cascade Canyon in the valley between Mount Princeton and Mount Antero (both >14,000-foot peaks) in the Sawatch Range. To say that this...
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Located in south-central Colorado, the name of this park is definitely misleading because in addition to the dunes the park offers: grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. The landscape is so diverse that...
Waterfalls of Pagosa Springs, CO
Located in southwest Colorado between Mesa Verde National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park, this little town contains two of the top 15 waterfalls in the state. Mountain Landing Suites & RV Park...