The Western Slope towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte are defined by their placement in the Colorado Rockies. Both are located in alpine valleys surrounded by 14;000-foot-high peaks with sparkling mountain-fed streams; and both dominate the Gunnison country; a unique wilderness covering over 4;000 square miles. Beginning over 400 years ago; Native Americans; fur traders; explorers; miners; railroaders; and cattlemen all made a place for themselves in the area. Today Gunnison; Crested Butte; and the Gunnison country remain isolated and tranquil. Recreation; tourism; and cattle ranching now reign supreme as Gunnison and Crested Butte attempt to preserve their distinctly Western heritage.
#2263949 in eBooks 2004-03-17 2004-03-17File Name: B009A5GWXA
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