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The Great Outdoors of Gunnison Crested Butte By Expert Author: Rich Gonzalez
View Summary \| Submitted: 2008-07-11 \| Word Count: 448 words \| Views: 87 view(s)

Dazzling summer displays of wildflowers are made possible in this beautiful area by abundant moisture which falls in the surrounding Elk Mountains. Their unusual east-west orientation holds winter snow and acts as protection from prevailing winds. In 1990, Crested Butte was designated the Wildflower Capital of Colorado by the State Legislature.

Crested Butte is home to the Wildflower Festival, the Wildflower Mountain Garden, and so much more. The Gunnison National Forrest surrounds Gunnison Crested Butte with its' 1.2 Million acres of wildflowers. So no matter where you go you can count on seeing one of many flower varieties.

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison’s unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Hikers can experience the canyon from a variety of perspectives by hiking along the North Rim, the South Rim, and on inner-canyon routes that descend deep into the chasm. Grab your binoculars to snoop on park denizens like the yellow-bellied marmot, a jolly rodent that likes to sunbathe on rocky ledges and outcrops. If you want to catch a glimpse of the Peregrine Falcon, you’d better be quick on the draw - it’s the fastest bird in the world.

Shop 'til you drop. Well if this is your motto, wait until you see what Gunnison-Crested Butte has in sore for you. Surprisingly tucked up in the mountains of Colorado there is a full service community known as Gunnison-Crested Butte. You will be happy to shop a variety of gift shops, boutiques, galleries, and collectibles on any main street in the county. In addition, a healthy section of fine outdoor clothing, and related goods are just part of the offerings here in Gunnison-Crested Butte. Holiday shopping or home furnishing shopping, we have it all from computers to linens, from wood stoves to jewelry, from tortilla warmers to Monet, we truly have it all.

Float down the scenic Gunnison River on rapids of this picturesque canyon while viewing abundant wildlife and colorful wildflowers.

After an exciting day of river rafting, an array of culinary delight awaits you in any of Crested Butte's fine restaurants. Crested Butte offers the history of an old mining town with the beauty and serenity of life in the mountains. At the end of the day, relaxed and content, fall asleep dreaming of your next Crested Butte adventure.

Stay at the luxurious Lodge at Mountaineer Square for $160 per person. Package includes two nights lodging in a two bedroom condo and half day raft trip on the Gunnison River.

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