Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Day 17 - August 16th - Pueblo, CO - Clifton, CO

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August 16th 2012
Today was a great day! We left Pueblo, Colorado and headed west towards Montrose. We decided to take this drive to see the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. I am glad we did. I had heard this was a must see sight. On our way we noticed signs for the Royal Gorge. Papa had been there in the 1950's and said it was spectacular. We decided to pull down there and check it out...I me ... read more

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