Crested Butte + Gunnison Valley Blog

Hiker approaching Augusta Mine near Crested Butte, Colorado

Mountain Manners: A Scenic Hike Through Crested Butte’s History

Written on June 3, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Crested Butte’s Mining History Crested Butte was founded in 1880 as a supply town for the hard rock mines in the surrounding mountains before becoming a coal mining town in its own right as the...

A unique rock formation at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, CO

5 Reasons Gunnison is the Basecamp of the Rockies

Written on May 15, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Last summer, the Wall Street Journal recommended Gunnison and Crested Butte as a great base for mountain biking adventures in southern Colorado. We agree completely. But, it’s not just the mountain...

A cluster of desert wildflowers gunnison co

Spring Wildflowers at Hartman Rocks

Written on May 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Spring, Visit.

Early Season Colorado Spring Wildflowers at Hartman Rocks With 40 miles of singletrack trails and 33 miles of dirt road, Hartman Rocks Recreational Area is a recreational meca. In the springtime, Hartman’s...

dancers at a concert in Mt. Crested Butte

Laurel’s Summer Bucket List

Written on May 8, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Summer here in the Gunnison Valley goes fast. The phrase, “blink and you miss it” is spot-on. Skiing is still my favorite, but summer beats winter in the Gunnison Valley. Long days. Sun....

5 Ways to Enjoy a Taylor Park Vacation this Summer!

Written on May 4, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Taylor Park might very well be one of the prettiest places in all of Colorado. A veritable outdoor playground containing a beautiful reservoir hemmed in on every direction by huge mountains. This massive...

Fish caught in a river near Crested Butte, CO

Sara’s Crested Butte Summer Bucket List

Written on April 28, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Since I moved to Colorado, Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley has quickly become my favorite area of the state. I’ve had some incredible days here the past couple of summers (and winters!)...

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