Sparkling blue waters, soaring mountains, needle spires and pristine wilderness — these words capture the natural wonder of Curecanti National Recreation Area in Southwestern Colorado. At the heart of Curecanti is a trio of reservoirs along the Gunnison River. Blue Mesa Dam, situated just above the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, is at the head [...]
On December 18, 1888, Two cowboys, Richard Wetherill and Charlie Mason, started up a steep canyon to the top of a high, green mesa in southwest Colorado. They were hunting for cattle that had strayed from their ranch in the Mancos Valley. On top of the Mesa, partially blinded by heavily falling snow, the men [...]
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado is the deepest and steepest canyon in the United States. It is even deeper and steeper than the Grand Canyon of Arizona! While the view is not quite as awe-inspiring as the Grand Canyon’s vast vistas, the Black Canyon is equally stunning simply because it is hard [...]
Surrounding the confluence of the Green River and the Colorado River in Southern Utah is a mesmerizing stretch of remote wilderness called Canyonlands National Park. With more than 527 square miles, the park is huge and encompasses the two canyons of the Green and Colorado rivers. Wind and water (mostly water) have carved the amazing [...]
What better way to experience the majesty and grandeur of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado than by narrow gauge railroad! The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad line runs between the old mining towns of Durango and Silverton, Colorado.
The tracks run along the steep sides of a mountain high above the Animas River. [...]
Swirled slickrock, towering arches, soaring pinnacles and painted rocks are what you will find in Arches National Park. Located a few miles north of Moab, Utah, Arches National Park offers some 2,000 natural arches, one of the greatest concentration of such structures anywhere in the world. The arches come in all shapes and sizes, from [...]
If you don’t have great photography skills but are looking for a way to take great memories home with you, look no farther than the photography of Gustavsen-Stapleton Studios!
Gil Gustavsen’s father was an excellent amateur photographer and Gil spent nearly six years in his father’s darkroom before he ever even received his first camera. Gil [...]
Looking for a place to cool off this summer? Arizona has dozens of lakes, rivers and water parks where you can take the plunge and drop your core temperature for a few hours.
The Verde River is a popular destination for tubing — floating the river in an inner tube will definitely cool you off. You [...]
