The Premier Guide to Southwest Colorado
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San Juan Skyway

One of the most spectacular drives in the USA. Takes you through high mountain passes, lush ranching valleys and the towns of Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Ridgway, Telluride, Stoner and Dolores, with an easy side trip to Mesa Verde National Park.

The American Southwest:
Colorado Guide: San Juan Mountains

A good introduction to this magical region.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

"No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison."

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre
and Gunnison National Forests

One-stop reference for three sprawling National Forests.

Curecanti National Recreation Area

"Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Panoramic mesas, fjord-like reservoirs, and deep, steep and narrow canyons abound."

Mesa Verde National Park

"The culture represented at Mesa Verde reflects more than 700 years of history. From approximately A.D. 600 through A.D. 1300 people lived and flourished in communities throughout the area, eventually building elaborate stone villages in the sheltered alcoves of the canyon walls... These cliff dwellings represent the last 75 to 100 years of occupation at Mesa Verde. In the late 1200s, within the span of one or two generations, (their occupants) left their homes and moved away."

Telluride Ski Resort

The low-down on one of America's top ski destinations.

Telluride and Environs

Everything you want to know about Telluride, its world-famous festivals, shopping, dining, lodging and year-round recreation.

Ridgway and Environs

All about Ridgway. starting with a smorgasboard of delicious day trips.

Ouray and Environs

The skinny on the mountain-and-hot-springs town known as "the Switzerland of America."

Montrose and Environs

Lodging, attractions, services and more for the hometown of Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Operated by the Bureau of Land Management, this "National Monument... contains a huge number of archaeological sites (more than 6000 recorded, up to 100 per square mile in some places) representing Ancestral Puebloan and other Native American cultures, as well as important historic and environmental resources."

Trail of the Ancients

"The Trail of the Ancients is an auto trail chock full of archaeological and cultural intrigue. The Trail provides access to numerous examples of Ancestral Puebloan culture, other aspects of Four Corners history and culture, and stunning scenic vistas."

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