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.

an aerial view of downtown Crested Butte with Crested Butte Mountain, a pointy mountain peak, in the background

Crested Butte or Telluride

Written on November 18, 2019. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit, Winter.

When planning a Colorado trip you might be considering Crested Butte versus Telluride. Both of these Southwest Colorado towns are known for skiing, mountain biking, hiking and more. Crested Butte is...

Four Leaf Peeping Hot Spots Near Gunnison

Written on September 30, 2019. Posted in Blog, Fall, Visit.

Fall Colors and Foliage: Every September Crested Butte + Gunnison welcomes fall with open arms. Cold nights, warm days, and trees blazing with color are all signs that autumn is here. If fall is bringing...

Town Profiles: Whitepine

Written on August 15, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit.

Visit Whitepine: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round residents, while...

Summer 2019 Fishing Report

Written on July 30, 2019. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Here is the fishing report for Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley for the summer 2019 season. While lake anglers have reported great fishing for months in the Blue Mesa, we stream and river fishermen...

Wildflowers of the Gunnison Valley

Written on July 25, 2019. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Colorado Wildflowers: With above-average precipitation this winter that continued through May, we were primed and ready once summer hits for a superbloom of a magnitude not witnessed in years. Starting...

The historic town hall in Tincup, Colorado in summer.

Town Profiles: Tincup

Written on July 10, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit.

Visit Tincup: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round residents, while others...

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