Gunnison Crested Butte Blog

On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Written on March 3, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Winter. Leave a Comment

Written by Brandon Diamond, Gunnison area wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Public Lands in Crested Butte and Gunnison My relationship with Gunnison and Crested Butte began in earnest...

Winter Trails Etiquette in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on September 28, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Visit, Winter.

Gunnison Valley is truly a year-round destination. No matter the season, there are ways to get outside and enjoy the 1200+ miles of trails in Crested READ MORE

Thank you to the Gunnison and Crested Butte trails organizations

Written on September 24, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

Gunnison Trails and Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association (CBMBA) have worked hard all summer to build and maintain hundreds of miles of trails across the Gunnison Valley.

Tips On Making Your Crested Butte Vacation More Sustainable

Written on May 28, 2021. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Sustainable travel is a way to travel and vacation that is good for the environment, economy, and community of where you're vacationing.

A sign for one of the new designated campsites on Slate River road near Crested Butte.

Crested Butte Area Drainages Move to Designated Camping

Written on February 10, 2021. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

The U.S. Forest Service in coordination with the Gunnison County Sustainable Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee (STOR) will transition camping offerings in Crested Butte area to create a better...

Shady Island River Park

Written on February 10, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Press Release, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

The Gunnison County Shady Island River Park opened summer 2021. Summertime is magical in Gunnison and Crested Butte. The temperatures are mild, the days are long and the sun is warm. What could be better...

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