After the relative flat and dry high desert, we headed west to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, one I've been wanting to visit for 7 years. And wow, it was not disappointing!
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| Two thousand feet below us, the Gunnison River which created this amazing place. |
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| Ranger Angela pointing out some features on a morning geology hike. |
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| It was a long uphill hike to Green Mountain...and I look it! |
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The Painted Wall
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South to Telluride - thanks Kelli and Chris for all the recommendations! We LOVED it!!!
A couple of the local characters seen on the streets of Telluride.
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| A free gondola runs 7 a.m. to midnight and takes you 2000 ft to the top of the mountain. |
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| Sampson, the official greeter at the top of the gondola |
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| Susan and I agreed - no black diamond for us! |
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| Just at the start of the Telluride Film Festival |
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| Bridal Veil Falls |
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| Love their Face Down Brown |
Telluride has a great local brewery as well as a coffee roaster, so we could take care of both our fixes!
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