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An aerial view of a lake in the mountains surrounded by trees

Lakes in Gunnison and Crested Butte

Written on July 13, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot Colorado day than a dip in an alpine lake or a day at the reservoir. Luckily, there’s plenty of water for recreation in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Whether you...

Things to Do in Almont

Written on June 26, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter.

Almont, Colorado is located between Gunnison and Crested Butte on Hwy 135. From Almont, you can access many of the things to do that Colorado is known for. This small town is a paradise for hunters...

Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Gunnison

Written on February 6, 2023. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Considering Gunnison for your next Colorado vacation? You might have some questions about visiting Gunnison and the surrounding area. What is Gunnison like? Are there kid-friendly activities in Gunnison?...

Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado.

Blue Mesa Reservoir is open for summer 2023

Written on May 26, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Blue Mesa Reservoir, located just a few miles west of Gunnison on Highway 50, is a scenic Colorado lake with an abundance of recreational opportunities. After a snowy winter, Blue Mesa is expected to...

Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado covered in ice.

Ice Fishing Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison, Colorado

Written on January 11, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Visit, Winter. Leave a Comment

Words by Patrick Blackdale Photos by Cam Chioffi Every fall in Gunnison, Colorado while the aspen leaves are turning ice fishers eagerly await freezing cold temperatures to begin capping Blue Mesa Reservoir...

A photo of two women fly fishing in fall on the Gunnison River. Rock bluffs and yellow aspen trees are in the background.

Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon on the Gunnison River

Written on September 1, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Visit.

Words and photos by Patrick Blackdale Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon in Colorado: The kokanee salmon run on the Gunnison River is a great reason to plan a fall fly fishing vacation to Gunnison and Crested...