Gunnison

At the confluence of the Gunnison River and Tomichi Creek, Gunnison is a traditional ranching community that has been adopted by nature lovers because of the excellent fishing and hunting nearby. In fact, long before these types arrived, the Utes used the area as summer hunting grounds. Gunnison provides economical lodging and easy access to Crested Butte and Blue Mesa Reservoir. Gunnison's other claim to fame is that it has recorded some of the coldest temperatures ever reported in the continental United States.