Side Trip To Colorful Marble, Colorado
Oct 4, 2018 11:19:09 #
This is a popular six-mile scenic drive into the small hamlet of Marble. Beautiful white marble is quarried near this location and is for sale in almost any amount desired. We took this side trip on a Sunday as did most of the world's population! On the drive in, a small black bear crossed the road in front of us and was gone before I could get to my camera. A few photos to show the beauty of the area.
1. Almost to the Marble turn-off
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2. Looking down onto the road into Marble
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3. Beautiful fall scene on the way in
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4. Almost to Marble
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5. Iconic chapel...services were just ending
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6. Bench and "Angel" from local marble
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Oct 4, 2018 11:25:27 #
Oct 4, 2018 11:45:11 #
I went to Outward Bound, the first one in the US, in 1965, near Marble. Beautiful area.
Oct 4, 2018 11:45:51 #
Oct 4, 2018 11:59:06 #
blacks2 wrote:
Beautiful scenery, perfectly photographed.
Many thank you's, Mike...I genuinely appreciate your comments!!
Oct 4, 2018 12:00:42 #
moonhawk wrote:
I went to Outward Bound, the first one in the US, in 1965, near Marble. Beautiful area.
That had to be a magnificent experience and I would believe you still enjoy reliving the memories...thanks for looking and commenting moonhawk!!
Oct 4, 2018 12:01:28 #
angler wrote:
Excellent set Jederick.
Thanks, Jim...appreciate you stopping by!!
Oct 4, 2018 12:03:35 #
I was there many years ago during their annual marble carving festival. Really a beautiful area and the quarry is fascinating also.
jederick wrote:
This is a popular six-mile scenic drive into the small hamlet of Marble. Beautiful white marble is quarried near this location and is for sale in almost any amount desired. We took this side trip on a Sunday as did most of the world's population! On the drive in, a small black bear crossed the road in front of us and was gone before I could get to my camera. A few photos to show the beauty of the area.
Oct 4, 2018 12:20:00 #
DanielB wrote:
I was there many years ago during their annual marble carving festival. Really a beautiful area and the quarry is fascinating also.
Thanks for stopping by, Daniel...we never tire of the beauty found in western Colorado...something different around each curve in the road!!
Oct 4, 2018 12:51:45 #
jederick wrote:
This is a popular six-mile scenic drive into the small hamlet of Marble. Beautiful white marble is quarried near this location and is for sale in almost any amount desired. We took this side trip on a Sunday as did most of the world's population! On the drive in, a small black bear crossed the road in front of us and was gone before I could get to my camera. A few photos to show the beauty of the area.
The mountain in the first pic is Chair Mountain and the road going up is McClure Pass.
Oct 4, 2018 12:51:47 #
Great shots. Looks like you got there at the right time for the foliage. The San Juans have been great, especially the Telluride side. Come through if you are in the area. This weekend will be it though.
Oct 4, 2018 15:18:19 #
Excellent series and beautiful scenery Jederick, enjoyed them very much.
Oct 4, 2018 16:25:01 #
alberio wrote:
The mountain in the first pic is Chair Mountain and the road going up is McClure Pass.
Thanks for the mtn. ID alberio, had no idea of its name. Did know that Hwy. 133 was called McClure Pass...we took it took County Rd. 12 and then up and over Kebler Pass and down to Crested Butte...gorgeous colors and drive!!
Oct 4, 2018 16:27:38 #
Thanks Neil...have you see my other posts on my travels around the Gunnison Valley? Ohio Creek Rd. and Pass, Gothic and Taylor areas...much more to come. Didn't get a chance to get over to your area; will have to plan a longer trip next fall.
Oct 4, 2018 16:27:53 #
jederick wrote:
This is a popular six-mile scenic drive into the small hamlet of Marble. Beautiful white marble is quarried near this location and is for sale in almost any amount desired. We took this side trip on a Sunday as did most of the world's population! On the drive in, a small black bear crossed the road in front of us and was gone before I could get to my camera. A few photos to show the beauty of the area.
I enjoyed the tour.
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