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A man mountain bikes over rocks at sunrise at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, Colorado.

Spring 2023 trail openings in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on May 16, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship.

With record high snowfall for winter 2022-2023, many Colorado trails will open later than usual in spring and summer 2023. This page will be updated weekly with new trail openings and updates for the...

A group hiking with kids and a dog through granite rock formations at Hartman Rocks.

Spring Hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison

Written on April 27, 2023. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Summer, Visit.

Never get caught on a snowy trail with this handy guide to spring hikes in Crested Butte and Gunnison! Collected in this article are some of the trails that melt out soonest in the Gunnison Valley....

Animals and Birds of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 28, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit, Winter.

This guide to the animals and birds of Gunnison, Colorado features some of the local ecosystem’s most beloved species, including the endangered Gunnison sage-grouse. If you enjoyed learning about...

Bees and Butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 17, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

This guide to the bees and butterflies of Gunnison, Colorado features some of this area’s most common insects, including vital pollinators. If you enjoyed learning about the insects of this area,...

Plants of Gunnison, Colorado

Written on October 17, 2022. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Spring, Stewardship, Summer, Visit.

This guide to the plants of Gunnison, Colorado features some of the most common and iconic plants in the ecosystem around Gunnison, including many of the wildflowers for which this region is famous. ...

A mountain scene with trees with yellow leaves in the foreground with a peak in the background

Crested Butte and Gunnison Fall Guide

Written on August 25, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Visit.

There are several fall events celebrated each year in Crested Butte and Gunnison. The famous Chili and Beer Festival, races and the start of ski season are a few. Fall is a favorite season for many...

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