With jagged cliffs rising sharply from the river below, Black Canyon of the Gunnison forms a truly dramatic landscape. With its stark beauty, rich geology, and overwhelming silence, this off-the-beaten-path destination is the perfect way to experience rugged Colorado. We visited for a weekend in late August 2024. Driving from Pueblo to Montrose was quite the road trip, and construction on the US 50 bridge didn't help (hopefully by the time you're reading this, construction ef