Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!
A massive swath of public land covers the valley between the West Elk Mountains and the San Juan Mountains in western Gunnison County, Colorado. This lightly visited area is ripe for exploration via...
The east-central side of Colorado’s Gunnison Valley encompasses Taylor Canyon, Taylor Park, Spring Creek and the tiny town of Almont. Anglers, mountain bikers, hikers, campers and OHV enthusiasts share...
It’s time to start planning a Colorado fall weekend trip to Gunnison and Crested Butte! Though the Gunnison Valley is primarily known for summer and winter outdoor recreation, fall is also one of the...
Crested Butte is a year-round Colorado vacation destination. Whether you’re visiting in summer or winter, you’ll find cool places to go and exciting things to do on your Colorado trip. If you plan to...
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?...
Photo courtesy of Old Timers of the Gunnison Country
There are many haunted places in Crested Butte and Gunnison, and most of them are tied to the area’s mining history. In its past, the Gunnison Valley...