Vacation Colorado
May 31, 2021 11:57:15 #
Hello fellow hoggers,
The wife and I are planning a vacation in August to Morrison Colorado to attend a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheater and will be vacationing in the state of Colorado. We are pretty familiar with Colorado Springs but would love to get some feedback on other areas that would be great for photography. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
The wife and I are planning a vacation in August to Morrison Colorado to attend a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheater and will be vacationing in the state of Colorado. We are pretty familiar with Colorado Springs but would love to get some feedback on other areas that would be great for photography. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
May 31, 2021 12:11:30 #
The San Juan mountains and the area from Durango to Ouray might be worth considering, the drive between the two towns is spectacular and in places not for the acrophobic. There is also a narrow-guage train with an old coal-fired engine that I think still runs from Durango to Silverton through some spectacular country, not sure if they will be able to run it this summer with the covid issues.
May 31, 2021 12:17:03 #
PS, you could also consider the drive over Wolf Creek Pass east of Durango. When I lived in that area I used to hear truck drivers talk about that pass with fear in their voices. It was even the subject of a country song by C.W. McCall (https://www.lyricsfreak.com/c/cw+mccall/wolf+creek+pass_20026634.html)
I think they have widened the road since I was in the area, but should still be spectacular. Full disclosure: I never went over that pass, just heard others talk about it.
I think they have widened the road since I was in the area, but should still be spectacular. Full disclosure: I never went over that pass, just heard others talk about it.
May 31, 2021 12:26:11 #
This article discusses photo ops in CO - be sure to check out the 99 Gorgeous Places in Colorado links at the end of the article - https://www.colorado.com/articles/9-awesome-places-take-colorado-photos
May 31, 2021 12:26:39 #
PPS, if you drive over Wolf Creek Pass or on the road from Durango to Silverton, be sure to downshift before you start downhill. Try to go down Wolf Creek, Red Mountain, or Molas passes on your brakes and by the time you get to the bottom you probably won't have any.
I remember a football trip north of Durango when our bus just wouldn't handle those hills so we got into Silverton and they put about the six biggest guys on Trailways (a now defunct bus company). We made it the rest of the way but those guys were still shaking when we picked them up. The Trailways driver knew every curve in the road and slowed down only as much as necessary. They all just knew he was going to go off the road.
I remember a football trip north of Durango when our bus just wouldn't handle those hills so we got into Silverton and they put about the six biggest guys on Trailways (a now defunct bus company). We made it the rest of the way but those guys were still shaking when we picked them up. The Trailways driver knew every curve in the road and slowed down only as much as necessary. They all just knew he was going to go off the road.
May 31, 2021 12:38:30 #
A. T. wrote:
Hello fellow hoggers,
The wife and I are planning a vacation in August to Morrison Colorado to attend a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheater and will be vacationing in the state of Colorado. We are pretty familiar with Colorado Springs but would love to get some feedback on other areas that would be great for photography. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
The wife and I are planning a vacation in August to Morrison Colorado to attend a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheater and will be vacationing in the state of Colorado. We are pretty familiar with Colorado Springs but would love to get some feedback on other areas that would be great for photography. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
The Red Rocks amphitheater is in the middle of a larger Denver city park - Red Rocks Park. On a day without the concert crowd, there's excellent hiking and photography there, trails that start from the main parking lots or from the sides of the road that leads into the amphitheater. But, in August it might be 100F+ and a lack of rain may make everything brown, consider this idea if the weather and your time around Morrison makes sense.
Red Rocks Park - July 2016 by Paul Sager, on Flickr
May 31, 2021 13:07:22 #
halraiser wrote:
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Thanks so very much for the quick response and the incredible information. We will certainly adhere to your suggestions.
May 31, 2021 13:08:56 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
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Thanks my friend for your suggestions. August is our anniversary and when we saw the concert and the location, we figured it would be a great opportunity to make it a vacation. Again, thanks for your help.
May 31, 2021 13:12:08 #
A. T. wrote:
Hello fellow hoggers,
The wife and I are planning a vacation in August to Morrison Colorado to attend a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheater and will be vacationing in the state of Colorado. We are pretty familiar with Colorado Springs but would love to get some feedback on other areas that would be great for photography. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
The wife and I are planning a vacation in August to Morrison Colorado to attend a concert at the Red Rock Amphitheater and will be vacationing in the state of Colorado. We are pretty familiar with Colorado Springs but would love to get some feedback on other areas that would be great for photography. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
You did not say how long or where you are staying in Colorado. If you are staying near Morrison and don't have a lot of time, take I 70 west up to Georgetown. Book a ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Go into town for lunch and have a Colorado micro brew. Then follow the signs to Guanella Pass. This is not a scary drive, no driving along a cliff edge. If you are not use to mountain driving this is for you. There are lots of places to pull over and take photos. You climb to over 10,000 feet so be aware you might be a little short of breath. You can turn around at the summit and go back to Georgetown or continue on to Highway 285 back to Morrison. About an 1 1/2 hour drive. Maybe have a late dinner at The Fort Steakhouse. Great Photo opportunities for a one day outing. Look all these places up on Youtube or Google.
May 31, 2021 14:00:05 #
Here is a link to a youtube slideshow of Guanella Pass I took a few years ago during Fall colors. https://youtu.be/QlPwsnY7qR0 Also Georgetown Loop
May 31, 2021 20:22:14 #
alltoptom wrote:
You did not say how long or where you are staying ... (show quote)
Sorry about that, we will be on vacation for about 14 days or more and we will be in Morrison for the concert but plan to do some sight seeing and photography throughout Colorado. Thanks for the suggestion, we will certainly drive the I-70.
May 31, 2021 20:36:30 #
A. T. wrote:
Sorry about that, we will be on vacation for about 14 days or more and we will be in Morrison for the concert but plan to do some sight seeing and photography throughout Colorado. Thanks for the suggestion, we will certainly drive the I-70.
Have a great vacation and anniversary in Colorado. Lots to see and photograph. It is a beautiful state and 14 days will give you a good tour. Enjoy!
May 31, 2021 20:42:56 #
alltoptom wrote:
Have a great vacation and anniversary in Colorado. Lots to see and photograph. It is a beautiful state and 14 days will give you a good tour. Enjoy!
Thanks a bunch.....we just watched the video of the pass.
May 31, 2021 20:51:15 #
Most of the pictures were taking from the side of the road. I only hiked down to the lake which was only about 2 blocks from parking lot
May 31, 2021 21:15:13 #
FYI all the National Parks require reservations to get in. That may change by August I hope! That includes Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes, and Mesa Verde. Just something to be aware of and to check on and do while planning your trip
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