This tour will focus on the Gunnison, Parlin Pitkin and Ohio City areas. Topics include the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, the Pitkin Hotel, the Alpine Tunnel and more. We meet in Gunnison at 8am. Duane will go over his topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops…
This tour will be centered around the history of the Ski Areas of Crested Butte, focusing on the early days of skiing, the Pioneer Ski Area, Rozman Hill, Pershing Mine Ski Hill, Quick’s Hill CBMR, and more. We meet at the Crested Butte Museum at 8am. Duane will go over his topics for the day…
This tour will be centered around the history of The North Country focusing on O Be Joyful/Pittsburgh, Irwin, Elkton, Smith Hill, Marble, Paradise Divide, Yule Pass, Floresta, Schofield Park, Gothic, and Washington Gulch. We meet at the Crested Butte Museum at 8am. Duane will go over his topics for the day and we will head…
Explore the history and geology of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with Geologist Steve Jenkins and Historian Duane Vandenbusche. We meet in Gunnison at 8am. Duane and Steve will go over their topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miner’s sack lunch…
Enjoy viewing the full moon through our iconic 30” telescope. Four tour times: 9:35 pm, 9:55 pm, 10:15 pm and 10:35 pm.
Attend a family-friendly talk on an astronomy-related topic, then enjoy viewing through a variety of telescopes. Public lectures will occur every Friday and some Saturdays. Programs begin around 9:00 PM (later in late June, earlier in late August). The astronomy talks last approximately 30 minutes. Your public lecture registration includes access to our astronomy museum…
Experience the wonders of the Colorado night sky at the Gunnison Valley Observatory! Step inside the Observatory’s iconic 30-inch telescope dome for a guided journey through the cosmos, where you’ll get an up-close look at planets, star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies, and other celestial treasures visible that evening. Whether you’re a lifelong astronomy enthusiast or…
Take your stargazing experience to the next level with the Deluxe Dome Tour at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. Designed for astronomy enthusiasts and curious explorers alike, this extended, small-group experience offers an unforgettable journey through the night sky using the Observatory’s iconic 30-inch reflector telescope. With fewer guests and extra viewing time, Deluxe Dome Tours…
Enjoy a small group experience at the observatory including viewing the cosmos through our iconic 30” telescope and a talk by local astronomer Dr. Suzanne Taylor. Talk begins at 8:30 PM followed by dome viewing. Program will last approximately an hour and a half.
Enjoy viewing the full moon through our iconic 30” telescope. Four tour times: 9:35 pm, 9:55 pm, 10:15 pm and 10:35 pm.