Today we reversed our route and went from Montrose, CO to Cortez, CO in preparation for a visit to Mesa Verde National Park. What should have taken less than 3 hours became a more than 5 hours drive as we kept stopping to marvel at the fall colors and take pictures along Highways 550 and 145.

Early morning by the Uncompahgre River near Highway 550. It looked like a scene from a Western movie.
Trout Lake at 9,802 ft elevation, about 15 miles from Telluride, CO.
Historical footnote: Trout Lake is a natural lake that was dammed in the late 19th century to provide additional water for the Ames Hydro Electric Power plant near Ophir, CO. It became part of the AC/DC war between Thomas Edison, an advocate of DC current, who lost to George Westinghouse and Nikola Tesla who were AC current promoters. Today we all use AC electricity.
Beautiful colors in your photos, I can see why the drive lasted so long!
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That was an unforgettable drive and landscape! Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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Wow, gorgeous scenery. What a great trip you’re having!
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The trip is almost over, but the photos will remain. Thank you!
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The scenic photos are marvelous! Thanks for sharing them with readers.
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Thank you very much!
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Beautiful photos.
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Thank you! Glad that you like the photos!
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Very colorful and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Jim
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Thank you Jim!
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Such gorgeous views everywhere! No wonder your journey took time…I don’t know if I would have arrived before dark 🙂
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Thank you Tiny! Hunger pangs made me finish the drive in time for a late lunch. 🙂
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Beautiful places and super photos of the places!
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Thanks John!
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Cám ơn Anh đã đến xem blog này. Thật quả đất rất tròn và nhỏ. Tôi không ngờ Anh và Anh Nhị lại quen nhau. Hy vọng Anh sẽ tiếp tục giữ liên lạc từ nay trở đi.
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I wasn’t sure that you could read and write in Vietnamese. Now I do 🙂
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The landscape is so beautiful!
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Glad you like this kind of landscape! Thank you Sukanya.
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Thanks for beautiful pictures.Ẹnoy your tríip home
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Thank you very much!
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so colorful, lovely fall! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Highway 550 from Durango to Ouray is one of the most scenic drives in the world. I lived outside of Ouray in 2001.
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I wonder how it compares to the Beartooth Highway in Montana. Thank you for commenting!
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Amazing photos. I travel much the same way….frequently 3 hour drives turn into 5. I’m glad you are enjoying your trip.
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Thank for visiting and commenting. Two more places to go to, then I’ll be heading home!
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