Grand Mesa Byway: 2of2 Colorado Drivelapse
This is part 2 of the drive across Grand Mesa National Forest, on the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, CO Rte. 65. This part of the drive passes Island Lake and the town of Cedaredge, before ending at CO Rte. 92 near Delta.
Sleddin Grand Mesa 2016 Cedaredge,Co
Grand Mesa Color Sunday Drive - Road Trippin' in Colorado
ROAD TRIPPIN’ - **Suggest you watch in FULL SCREEN for best view** Feelin’ a little nostalgic that I’m coming up on my 5 yr anniversary of moving to Colorado from San Diego. It was a dream I’ve had since I was 8 yrs old after visiting a dude ranch in Colorado and I announced “I’m moving to Colorado when I grow up!! I’m a country girl trapped in the city.”
These pics were taken while driving up & over the Colorado Grand Mesa on “Color Sunday” just 2 weeks after moving here in 2010. The slideshow is to give you a sense of what it looks & feels like from the front seat of a Mustang convertible. I hope you enjoy it.
95% of these pictures were taken from behind the wheel of my ’07 Mustang GT convertible while rolling down the scenic highway (hence some blur at times). That’s the great thing about having a convertible, there’s no roof to obstruct the views. (By the way if you’re interested, my Mustang is for sale, has low miles and is in excellent condition!) I have become quite proficient at driving with one hand (or one eye) and shooting pictures & Flip cam movies with the other (especially if I rest my hand on top of my windshield). This is NOT something I’d recommend in California but while country driving in Colorado the traffic is nearly non existent most of the time.
What used to be called “Color Sunday” has now become an entire “Color Weekend” celebrated on the Colorado Western Slope. To enjoy this official scenic byway, travel I-70 then keep an eye out between Debeque and Grand Junction to take exit 49 off the I-70 and travel South on Hwy 65 toward Powderhorn Ski Resort. Just follow it all the way up & over the Mesa (through Cedaredge) and it will drop you off in Delta. It’s just one of many beautiful drives around the western side of the Rocky Mountains that I encourage anyone with an adventuresome spirit to put it on their bucket list.
The Grand Mesa is the world’s largest flattop mountain and home to more than 300 lakes, reservoirs & ponds. “Color Weekend” occurs the last weekend of September every year. The ski lift at Powderhorn Ski Resort is open to ride & get a unique perspective of the colors on the mountain as well as a grand view of the arid valley below to the East which offers a stark contrast indeed. Powderhorn also opens their cafe, bar & grill for those who forget to bring a picnic lunch. Enjoying lunch or drinks out on their deck is an absolute must with the delightful views.
Two weeks after making the big move to Colorado from San Diego (where I’d lived my entire life) and at the ripe “old age” of 49, I began a new chapter of my life here in the Grand Valley on the Western Slope. At a downtown Grand Junction car show I discovered the local Mustang Club and was delighted when they invited me to tag along with them for the drive the following day.
“Color Sunday” is a long time tradition here on the Colorado Western Slope and it’s quite a beautiful experience that I recommend to anyone interested in the beauty of mother nature as she transitions from one season to the next. Spring and summer here in the Grand Valley are indeed breathtakingly beautiful with all the colorful vineyards and fruit orchards in Palisade and East Orchard Mesa and with the spectacular colored canyons, mountains, Bookcliffs and buttes all around us. But Fall... is truly spectacular in all its glory. These pictures with my cheap camera simply can’t do it justice... you must see with your own eyes!
These pictures have not been touched up (only a few were cropped) and taken with a fairly inexpensive Canon 35mm camera so that’s why they’re not professional-grade nor am I a professional photographer so please don’t judge the 'quality'. Also some were taken from behind the windshield hence the weird reflections & smudges in a few. I just wanted to share this with anyone interested in seeing what it looks like here in the Fall.
Enjoy the ride!
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Colorado Highway 65 over Grand Mesa
Terries Greeting
Grand Mesa Adventure
Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado. I love Colorado's high country! This short video is condensed from a 7-hour ride on Saturday, July 5, 2014. I mounted my GoPro Hero 2 HD camera on my Polaris RZR. Several others are in the group. Forgive me for the Schnauzer interlude--my wife loves them! Thanks to YouTube for the music.
Elk on The Grand Mesa
Elk in November 2016 on The Grand Mesa
Fishing on the Grand Mesa,Colorado
Sunset Lake,Grand Mesa Colorado..this one I let go..the bigger rainbow trout we caught...we kept...and ate.....
FISHING THE GRAND MESA, Junaita Reservoir Catch And Cook with a NEW species !!!
Went up To Juanita Reservoir and we had a tough day for sure!! But at the end of it all we left with some gorgeous fish that happened to be a NEW SPECIES checked off my list!! Super excited to be able to catch new species at new places. And get our FIRST CATCH AND COOK!!!!! BE SURE TO STAY TUNED UNTIL THE END FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Catching BIG TIGER TROUT In COLORADO!!
First of a several part series where one or more TEAM CO.F.F. members head(s) up to the mountains to chase MONSTER TROUT! Remy lands into some BIG Tiger Trout on this one! The rest of the team was working so Remy went up with one of his friends to Grand Mesa, glad he did...These trout were literally shaped like footballs!!
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Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre Exploration, August 2019, Day 2 Campfire
Welcome to our campfire! This is night two of our adventure and Travis and I are dispersed camped in the Uncompahgre National Forest. We discuss some of the trip, and a bit about how people get into overlanding. At 18:50, Travis, a national park ranger, begins discussing public lands: How we use, share and manage them. Travis has twenty years of experience as a manager of public lands. I first met him when he was the park manager for Roman Nose State Park, one of the premier parks in Oklahoma. He currently serves at Colorado National Monument. If you're ever out that way, you should ask if he's around. I'm sure he'd love to grip and grin with you. Travis also runs an overlanding rig rental and adventure planning business. If you don't have a rig, but would like to experience an adventure like we share on DigitalByDoiron, you might want to contact him. He can be reached through his website at
Grand Junction to Grand Mesa Byway: 1of2 Colorado Drivelapse
This drive begins in Grand Junction, Colorado on Interstate 70, headed east. At exit 49, CO Rte. 65 begins, headed south across the Grand Mesa National Forest. This video covers the first half of the drive across Grand Mesa -- look for Part 2 to complete the drive!
Colorado 4K Drone Video: Mesa Lakes
Mesa Lakes, a campground within the Grand Mesa National Forest, is one of the most beautiful spots in the state of Colorado. This was my first chance to see the location from a bird's eye view. =-)
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Grand Mesa Colorado Elk Hunting - Western Slope Of Colorado
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Grand Mesa Fishing
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Backpacking in to fish Bull Creek Reservoirs on the Grand Mesa.
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Camping Grand Mesa Colorado 8-15-09
Jeep convoy through the Great Outdoors!
Deltarado Days, Delta, CO
Deltaraod Days, the annual summer celebration in Delta, Colorado. Events include the famous parade, vendors in the park, community supper, and the annual rodeo.
CO Motorcycle Trip 2015 11 - CO 65 Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
This video captures part our our 2015 motorcycle ride through Colorado. This clip is of our ride in the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway between Grand Jundtion and Cedaredge.
The Colorado Grand
This is a charity vintage car rally through the colorado rockies. this was it's 24 year and we were lucky enough to be invited along. It was one of the most fun weeks I have ever participated in. this is a rough draft of the video that I want to eventually smooth out if I can find the time.
Treasure Mountain Bible Camp Video 2016
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