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.
I think I’m going to get a giant “THANK YOU” sign for my office. Why? Because you make my job so much easier! How? By embracing the open spaces that set Gunnison Valley apart. They’re...
by Sandra Snell-Dobert
Ah, early September in the Gunnison Basin. My favorite time of year begins with fall’s quilt of color starting to ease over the hillsides. The last days of summer make me...
Winding up the canyon I notice the truck thermometer drops to 39. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly the summer has gone by. They always seem to do that. As I turn into the Taylor Park Marina,...
I originally moved to Crested Butte during September. I still remember the beauty of the rising full moon over the Blue Mesa Reservoir as we drove east on Highway 50 towards our new home. Since then,...
Hiking is one of my favorite pastimes in the Gunnison Crested Butte Valley. There are so many trails that it’s typically hard to narrow it down to one. One trail I hadn’t been on before...
Round 2 is looking good!
The adorable dogs just keep rolling in! Here are another 25 or so of the most happy, mountain-loving dogs on the internet. They love it here and we have a feeling… so...