We left Pueblo for home and traveled by way of Buena Vista, Leadville, and Minturn along US Highway 24. Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States at just over 10,200 feet above sea level and home to around 5,000 people. This highway leads past the highest mountains in Colorado, Mount Elbert being the highest at 14,439 feet. The air is always invigorating at these elevations, although somewhat cool already at this time year. Snow has already fallen and on the heights will not leave for another six months or more. The contrasts produced by the changing seasons are remarkable. I am always impressed by the thought of those intrepid early settlers who came to settle in these high valleys in search of fame and fortune, and no doubt inspiration from the God-given beauties of nature which surrounded them on all sides and at every turn. We, likewise, were inspired by the views that fell upon our view and are grateful for this beautiful world and also the fact that we could enjoy them, mostly from the heated interior of our vehicle. Below are just a representative few of the photos I took as we traveled through this beautiful stretch of the Rocky Mountains.
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