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.

Five Favorite Colorado Hikes for Sea Level Visitors

Written on April 24, 2019. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Unless you live in Colorado, chances are it’s going to take a bit of time to acclimate to the altitude on any given visit to our fine state. This is especially true in the Gunnison Valley where...

Catch More Trout This Summer!

Written on July 17, 2018. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

It’s mid-July. Our miserable snowfall last winter means our rivers right now are August and September low. And they will continue to drop, even the dam-fed Taylor as water retention in the reservoir...

People sit around several picnic tables at a park. A person is singing under a tent on a small stage

Live Music in the Gunnison Valley

Written on June 28, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

You probably already know Gunnison and Crested Butte for the amazing outdoor recreation you can do when you take a Colorado vacation. There are two million acres of public lands in the area. Did you...

Mountain Manners: Campfires

Written on June 13, 2018. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

We love a good fire in Gunnison and Crested Butte; its hard to beat a campfire on a Colorado summer day. Before building a fire its important to know if there are any burn restrictions in place. These...

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Wildflower Guide: The Sunflowers and Other High Season Blooms

Written on July 6, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Sometimes called “the Colorado Wildflower Capital,” Crested Butte comes alive with colorful wildflowers in the summer. The flowers often hit their peak in July. They cover Crested Butte...

Mountain Manners: Enjoy Blue Mesa without the Mussels

Written on July 3, 2017. Posted in Blog, Stewardship, Summer.

The Mesa playground The Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado’s largest body of water. From fishing to water skiing, the Reservoir offers every form of lake recreation. Locals call it “the Mesa.”...