Where We Be
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| This prospect north of Telluride is just the beginning of an amazing day in Southwest Colorado. No captions needed -- just enjoy the views! |
| Southwest Colorado in Autumn |
There's nowhere quite like Southwest Colorado
in autumn. From the astonishing snowcapped
peaks to the bright yellow quaking aspens, it's
a sight to behold. We took this quick trip from
Boulder close to the peak of foliage season --
and a recent snowfall only added to the beauty.
Day 1: Million Dollar Highway. Our first day took
us back to one of our favorite Colorado places:
the scenic stretch of highway linking Ouray to
Silverton. It's a precipitous, winding route that
requires your full attention while driving -- but
there are plenty of pulloffs to enjoy the views.
Day 2: Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Between
leaf-peeping sojourns we revisited another of
our favorite home-state destinations: the Black
Canyon. If you think the Grand Canyon is cool,
wait till you see this one: with its super-sheer
walls, it's the deepest canyon in North America.
Day 3: San Juan Skyway. We saved the best for
last: the peaks near Telluride and Rico even
exceed the scenery along the Million Dollar
Highway -- and we happened to hit it right at
the peak of fall foliage this year. Free gondola
rides offered in Telluride only add to the fun.
in autumn. From the astonishing snowcapped
peaks to the bright yellow quaking aspens, it's
a sight to behold. We took this quick trip from
Boulder close to the peak of foliage season --
and a recent snowfall only added to the beauty.
Day 1: Million Dollar Highway. Our first day took
us back to one of our favorite Colorado places:
the scenic stretch of highway linking Ouray to
Silverton. It's a precipitous, winding route that
requires your full attention while driving -- but
there are plenty of pulloffs to enjoy the views.
Day 2: Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Between
leaf-peeping sojourns we revisited another of
our favorite home-state destinations: the Black
Canyon. If you think the Grand Canyon is cool,
wait till you see this one: with its super-sheer
walls, it's the deepest canyon in North America.
Day 3: San Juan Skyway. We saved the best for
last: the peaks near Telluride and Rico even
exceed the scenery along the Million Dollar
Highway -- and we happened to hit it right at
the peak of fall foliage this year. Free gondola
rides offered in Telluride only add to the fun.
| Day 1. Million Dollar Highway |
| Day 2. Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
| Day 3. San Juan Skyway to Telluride & Rico |
