Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Creede Colorado is a small, old mining town in the San Juan Mountains. Its part of the Silver Thread Scenic Byway on Colorado State Hwy 149 along with Lake City to the north. The fascinating Underground Fire Station is located at the end of town and is open to the public. The Last Chance Mine along with other old mines are on the self guided Bachelor Loop road. The Last Chance Mine is open to the Public on weekends. Jack Morris the owner will greet you and tel you the history and stories of the old mine. The photographs in this gallery were shot at the old mines on Bachelor Loop road, The Underground Fire Station, Downtown Creede and the North Clear Creek Falls, just north of Creede on Colorado State Hwy 149. So, do your research and visit Creede. There’s lots to see and do.
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Sunday, August 16th, 2009
Lake City is one the most remote old silver mining towns in Colorado. Mining started around Lake City in the mid 1870s. Today, Lake City is a great place for fishing, hiking , off roading in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter. Area attractions include Lake San Cristobal, Engineer and Cinnamon Passes which are both part of the alpine Loop 4 wheel drive route. Some of the sights along this route worth taking in are places such as Capital City, Whitmore Falls, Empire Chief Mine, Engineer City, Sherman town site along with many others. Photographing the scenery is in this area is absolutely incredible.
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