Klaus’ travelogue

West Elk Mountains and Castleton Ranch Barn uploaded on 4 November 2009

Located northwest of Gunnison, Colorado along Ohio Creek Road. This road will lead the traveler in summer and fall months through large stands of aspen trees as well as acreages of wild flowers. Road veers off in one direction toward Crested Butte and the other takes one to Paonia State Park and Highway 133.

Indian Peaks uploaded on 4 November 2009

Above the Boulder Flatirons this rugged range of mountains has trails that can be taken in summer months to reach Winter Park on the other side. However, if you go take plenty of clothing as weather can change quickly and water. Even in summer months snow has been known to fall up here.

Aspen color from West Vail uploaded on 27 October 2009

Taken near West Vail. Ski lifts are visible in middle of the photos. While this shot was made in September, by now this mountain is probably covered in snow though none of the ski areas in Vail have opened yet.

Mount Garfield uploaded on 27 October 2009

Located just east of Grand Junction and north of Clifton along Interstate 70. This sandstone formation rises above the Grand Valley floor. The irony here is the Colorado River is not far away and on the right side of the highway are orchards and grapes being grown by a variety of wineries.

Statue at Mother Cabrini Shrine uploaded on 25 October 2009

Statue looks like it has a pole coming out of the head. That is actually a lightning rod behind the statue as it was struck by lightning a few years back which caused a lot of damage and was just recently finished from repair. From I 70 take Lookout Mountain exit to the right along the Service Rd. to the entrance to the Shrine. Be prepared for a long hike up stairs to the statue.

Highland cows on Mt. Vernon Rd. uploaded on 25 October 2009

Just off Interstate 70 near the Genessee exit there is a herd of Highland cattle known for their long shaggy coats and long antlers.

Make way fellas uploaded on 23 October 2009

Cow elk walking past two bulls at Mary's Lake near Estes Park, Colorado.

Chapel on the Rock uploaded on 23 October 2009

Located near Camp St. Malo along the Peak to Peak highway this chapel was built in 1935. It has hosted the pope and numerous weddings over the years.

Caribou Ranch Gate uploaded on 23 October 2009

Up the road is a recording studio which has been used by the likes of the Beatles, Chicago, Willie Nelson and John Lennon.

uploaded on 23 October 2009