This category is made up of photographs taken of a variety of locations in Colorado where we lived for 17 years. Colorado is a beautiful state primarily due to the Rocky Mountains and surrounding areas.
It's often said that it's the most photographed location in the state but since it requires a 4x4 or hike due to the rugged road, I doubt that's accurate. The Crystal Mil is located above the Crystal River in Crystal, Colorado, between the towns...
The high-mountain desert between the rural community of Montrose and the mountain college town of Gunnison is the sparkling blue water and talus-sloped hills. This is the Blue Mesa Reservoir, where the waters of the Gunnison River gather before...
The South Platte Hotel is located in the North Fork Historic District and was an important stop on the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad. The hotel, which was built in 1913, is in the North Fork Historic District and the only building...
Situated just an hour from Denver, the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and a high Colorado lake is Echo Lake by the Mount Evans Wilderness Area. The picturesque Echo Lake sits at 10,600 feet at the base of Mount Evans. The lake itself is part of the...
Independence, Colorado was the first mining site in the Roaring Fork Valley, today, Independence is an archaeological preserve, featuring interpretive stations that tell of the characters, enterprises, and structures that make it an integral part...
In the heart of Colorado, tucked in a high mountain valley and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, is Leadville, a city rich in history and abundant in outdoor recreation. Leadville’s fame is often attributed to its elevation. At 10,200 feet,...