One day after work, a few weeks back, we decided to take a trip out to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park which is not far from town. Just like the Grand Canyon, there are two entrances, a north and a south entrance to Black Canyon of the Gunnison, so we decided that we would visit the North entrance since it was farther from home and chances were if we had visitors that wanted to go we would opt of the shorter drive and go to the south entrance then…and we didn’t want to never make it to the north entrance. So, off we went. The north entrance is quite a bit farther but it was well worth it. It was a beautiful drive and we stopped all along the way until we go there just as it was getting dark. We actually visited 90% of the overlooks in the dark of night. We were the only vehicle in the park and got to see spectacular stars and an awesome lightning show in the sky. Here are some pictures from our adventure.

One side note, Black Canyon of the Gunnison is very, very spectacular and well worth seeing. It’s odd that it doesn’t get more credit and publicity.

Blue Mesa Reservoir on our way to the park.

The strangest looking assortment of mountains I’ve ever seen.

Adrienne way up on the cliff and the water wayyy down below.

The canyon as we approached the park.

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Again, The Black Canyon of the Gunnison.