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An Excursion To Independence Pass And Points West In Pitkin County (Photos - June 23, 2007)

Independence Pass Kansas Kelly and Scott ("Scotott") picked me up early in Buena Vista for a driving excursion to Independence Pass and some scenic points west in Pitkin County, Colorado.

We arrived at Independence Pass and here's a nifty shot of Scott and I. I included this photo in my special collection of photos of friends at Independence Pass. ;)

Kansas Kelly Snow Angel Kelly was enthused about the snow and made a snow angel! :)
Independence Pass Tundra Pool
Independence Pass Tundra Pool
Two shots of nearby tundra pools that are still thawing out from snow and ice.
Independence Pass Wildflowers Colorado wildflowers are out in full force at 12,000 feet. It was beautiful!

Redstone, Colorado Redstone, Colorado - Kelly really loves the quaint village of Redstone inside the Crystal River Valley south of Carbondale.
Redstone Coke Ovens We had lunch, walked all over the town and visited the historic Coke Ovens along the highway.
Kansas Kelly Kelly found a rock to bring home to her father.

Hays Creek Falls
Hays Creek Falls - After spending a few hours in Redstone, we drove just a few miles south to Hays Creek Falls, which is located near the highway.

You can see my page dedicated to Hays Creek Falls here: Hays Creek Falls.

McClure Pass Overlook
McClure Pass Overlook
McClure Pass Overlook
An Overlook Near McClure Pass

The adventure continued as we drove to McClure Pass. Somewhere near the pass was a clearing with grand views of the mountains in Gunnison County. Wowwee!

Kansas Kelly and Scotott Heh heh! ;)

Independence Pass
Our Second Visit To Independence Pass

Our return home was eventful. We stopped in Aspen and other points as we headed east towards Independence Pass. At the pass, we walked to the pedestrian overlook one last time for one last stint of photography.

I like this shot of Scott and Kelly.
Scotott What a great Rocky Mountain scenery shot with Scott included.

These pictures were provided by Steve Garufi in Buena Vista, Colorado. His web site is www.ColoradoGuy.com.

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