Wildflowers in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado are at their peak between mid-July and mid-August. You can find wildflowers in the disturbed soil near roads, in high mountain valleys, and along numerous streams and waterfalls. Below is a portfolio of photographs of San Juan Mountain wildflowers. Continue reading “Wildflower Photographs from the San Juan Mountains”
Photographs of San Juan Mountain Mining Ruins
Mining ruins are scattered throughout the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. You can find them along major roads like the Million Dollar Highway (US 550) and along high mountains Jeep roads. Below is a portfolio of photographs of San Juan Mountain mining ruins.
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Fall Landscapes of the San Juan Mountains
Here are photographs of San Juan Mountain fall landscapes. In autumn these Colorado mountains are full of color, from both fall leaves and colorful geology. Continue reading “Fall Landscapes of the San Juan Mountains”
San Luis Valley of Colorado
The San Luis Valley of Colorado is a photographer’s dream!
The 8000-foot San Luis Valley of Colorado is part of the Rio Grande Rift and is home to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, the town of San Luis, The Highway of Legends, and the Los Caminos Antiguos. Here is a map of the area from Alamosa.org. Continue reading “San Luis Valley of Colorado”