North Rim of the Canyon of the Gunnison, CO

Blue Mesa Reservoir just outside

of Gunnison.  It is part of the Curecanti

National Recreation Area.

Because of a severe shortage of

precipitation, the reservoir is 25'

below normal.  Note the bathtub ring

across the lake and a sandy

beach nearby.  These should be

under water.

A beautiful cluster of sagebrush.

Dillon's Pinnacles are seen to the

right side of the picture.  If you are

looking at these on a computer, you can

tap the photo to enlarge it.

Bill took this shot looking straight

down into the canyon.

The Gunnison River, looking

down the Black Canyon.

Some parts of the Canyon

only see daylight for 28 minutes

a day due to the steep walls.

The Curecanti Creek which flows into

the reservoir.  Note the recently 

blooming aspen grove above the creek.

The blackness and depth of the

Canyon never ceases to amaze us!

A beautiful long view of the Black Canyon

of the Gunnison.

Good bye from the North Rim of the Black

Canyon of the Gunnison, CO.