Hunting
Hunting Hunting in the San Juans started during the 19th century when the mountain men who weren’t prospecting for precious metals learned of another commodity that these mountains had to [...]
Author Archive
Hunting Hunting in the San Juans started during the 19th century when the mountain men who weren’t prospecting for precious metals learned of another commodity that these mountains had to [...]
Mushrooms and Edible Arrangements
Mushrooms and Edible Arrangements Hinsdale County offers the perfect climate and soil for many kinds of edible mushrooms, including boletus, inky caps and scaly urchins. Mushrooms are usually in their [...]
Wilderness Areas
Wilderness Areas One of the main attributes of Hinsdale County is that it is 96 percent public land, which includes four wilderness areas and two wilderness study areas, allowing for [...]
Wildlife and Birds
Wildlife and Birds Remote, sparsely populated, blessed with high mountain lakes, streams, forests, and hideaways that provide ever-nurturing habitats. Hinsdale County is both the year-round and migratory home of choice [...]
Night Skies
Night Skies Because of its remote location, Lake City is well suited for great stargazing opportunities. On a clear night, one can marvel at the moon, planets, constellations, and other [...]
Wildflowers
Wildflowers A wave of beauty, reflected in the blossoms of wildflowers, slowly surges up the San Juans from the spring through the summer. The San Juan Mountains are home to [...]
Lake San Cristobal
Lake San Cristobal Lake City's namesake was formed hundreds of years ago by a rare natural earthflow called the Slumgullion Slide, which blocked the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. [...]
Waterfalls
Waterfalls Of all the natural elements, it can be argued that water is the most awe-inspiring. The Lake City area is home to a number of spectacular waterfalls that exhibit [...]
Tips for Photographing the Night Sky
Tips for Photographing the Night Sky If you have a camera with a good deal of manual control and a clear sky, taking pictures of the night sky is much [...]
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking The area offers a tremendous range of mountain biking experiences. The choices include easy-going, in-town trails the whole family can enjoy, peaceful intermediate trails and jeep roads with [...]
