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For the outdoor enthusiast, the San Juan Mountains are one of the great playgrounds in the Lower 48, with 13 fourteeners and countless other beautiful peaks, the headwaters of the Rio Grande and numerous waterfalls, old frontier towns and a rich legacy left behind from mining booms of the 19th century. The San Juan Mountains are comprised almost entirely of public land, nearly 2 million sprawling acres in the San Juan National Forest, which includes Lizard Head, South San Juan, and Weminuche…

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The Bear Creek Falls hike leads through a beautiful area with wonderful views of the town of Telluride and the rocky peaks to the north. Aspen groves along the way color the trail in fall. This 5-mile round-trip hike nets 1,100 feet of elevation gain and rewards visitors with terrific perspectives on the 80-foot Bear Creek Falls. The trail starts right off South Pine Street in

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Rugged peaks, alpine lakes, scenic byways, and hot springs in the San Juan Mountains. A quintessential Colorado experience.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. This image captures the essence of the region, showcasing rugged peaks that dramatically rise above serene alpine lakes. The scenic byways wind through the landscape, offering access to stunning canyons and hidden hot springs. The high plateau adds another layer of visual interest to this quintessential Colorado view. This is a must-see destination for any outdoor enthusiast looking for adventure and natural beauty. The…

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a small stream running through a lush green hillside under a blue sky with white clouds

The approaching danger of the summer monsoon season is foreshadowed with fierce skies illuminating a 12,000 foot peak in Colorado's high country near Telluride.

a stream running through a lush green hillside covered in wildflowers next to mountains

Midwest is so may places that define it but none more then Colorado in the Fall season. Every fall I enjoy travelling to the mountains of Colorado at their peaks color to witness the aspen trees in vibrant yellow nestled in amongst the old rural cabins. Some of the images from Colorado range include Independence Pass, Ouray, Telluride, Ohio Pass, McClure Pass and none other then the city of Aspen

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