What can you see around Lake City, Colorado if you've only got 48 hours?  Answers below with a photo journey through one of America's most remote counties, Hinsdale County, Colorado!

All photos taken over two days in early September, 2016.

North Clear Creek Falls North Clear Creek FallsSummer

North Clear Creek Falls, and some probable storm clouds coming in. Autumnal Uncompahgre

The aforementioned storm clouds and a very Autumnal Uncompahgre Peak.  Summer in the San JuansTypical day summer day in the San Juan Mountains.
Right to left, Crystal, Uncompahgre, Matterhorn, Wetterhorn, Broken Hill, Red Mountain, Grassy Mountain, and Sunshine

Typical day summer day in the San Juan Mountains.

Right to left, Crystal, Uncompahgre, Matterhorn, Wetterhorn, Broken Hill, Red Mountain, Grassy Mountain, and Sunshine

  Lake San Cristobal Sunset

Summer Sunset above Lake San Cristobal.  Lake City Switchbackshttp://www.lakecityswitchbacks.com/

Colorado 149 and the way to our next shot a few minutes away.  Summer Windy Point

Look at me, back at Windy Point, with good reason though of course.

Passing Summer DaysLake San Cristobal, Lake City, Colorado

Passing the day by the lake named after the patron saint of travelers. 

Day Two- Postage Stamp The signs that summer's remaining time is coming to a close. The Postage stamp above town on Round Top.

Peaking Uncompahgre

Uncompahgre peaking (see that pun) from behind Round Top Lake City's LakeThat's named after Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers.

Spot in the shadeLake San Cristobal, Lake City, Colorado I sat here and read. Then I couldn't decide which I prefered so I'm posting both.

Moose annoying the locals. 

Moose! I saw 5 in one night, at Deer Lakes, though only three consented to be photographed.

Twilight Sets InDeer Lakes, Hinsdale County

Usually a moose is in that, not then though, so I watched the sunset there.  Slumgullion Moonset

The Moonsets on Slumgullion. San Juan Moonset

Another Windy Point photo you're thinking, and yes here is the moonset over the San Juans. 

This guy said bye and come back soon on the way out. Very hospitable.

Silver Thread Milky Way

But wait there's more! This is Colorado 149 and the road to Lake City.

(though our journey has crossed out of Hinsdale in into Gunnison)

Colorado 149

This is the same but going to Gunnison. The Milky Way

The core of the Milky Way shining bright in the Gunnison night.

San Juan SkyThe Milky Way and a desolate road on the border between Hinsdale and Gunnison Counties.

Probably my favorite photo I've taken. Taken in Powderhorn.

San Juan Sky 2 In case you prefer the horizontal versions.

That's what you can see! And I didn't even have a 4wd to get to the more beautiful places!

All these prints are available as prints, click on the photo to go to the photo page and see options and help fund further trips!

Here's some bonus photos from the neighbors to the north, taken on the same trip.

Mars Sets over Blue Mesa

The planet Mars sets over Blue Mesa Reservoir in Curecanti National Recreation Area.

IVX Gunnison Barn US 50 Morning Rainbow in Gunnison. Gunnison Valley Sunrise