(Lujane CO) While at the South Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, I hiked two trails. One followed the rim of the canyon, and the other went to the high point overlooking the river. Both were pretty easy, with good views, and not too long. Rim Rock Trail From the campground […]
(nr Cedaredge CO) A large recreation area atop a flat mountain, the forests of Grand Mesa provide hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, picnicking, camping, and skiing at elevations mostly over 10,000ft. The valley to the east has Colorado’s largest concentration of fruit orchards and wineries. The mesa has over 300 sub-alpine lakes, some of […]
(Redstone CO) The Coke Ovens at Redstone were used to convert coal mined from the area into coke by baking it in kilns with an oxygen deprived burn. Coking makes a more efficient fuel for use in factories and smelters. The ovens were next to a rail line making for easy transport to markets. These […]