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 [...]
Discover
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 [...]
Alfred Packer
Alfred Packer Alfred Packer and the Remains of his Victims In the winter of 1874, Alfred Packer was hired to lead a group of prospectors through the San Juan Mountains [...]
Carson & Old Carson Ghost Towns
Carson & Old Carson Ghost Towns Carson is now private property and can only be viewed from a distance. Please respect private property. A side spur off of the Alpine [...]
