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Burke's Scenic Photo & Art Excursions
PHOTOGRAPHY - PLEIN-AIR ART - POETRY & PROSE - MUSIC
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Yankee Girl Mine, Red Mountain mining district. © Kathryn R. Burke The San Juan Mountains are rich in mining heritage, history, and lore. The best time to explore it is summer and fall, when old mining trails-now jeep roads-are accessible. Hardy visitors can also access it on cross country skies or snow shoes. If you're determined to do a winter visit, let us know; we have a few guides that will take you up there.	Longfellow Mine, San Juan County, Red Mtn Mining District           © Kathryn R, Burke A surprising amount of the old mining history has been well preserved thanks to active historical societies in both Ouray County and San Juan County (Silverton). Both counties also have excellent museums and open mine tours. Take the time to paint and photograph these old sites and learn more about the area history.
Ore bucket at the San Juan County Mining Heritage Museum, Silverton ©Kathryn R Burke Remnants of the Old Hundred Mill San Juan Mining District ©Kathryn R Burke Champion Mine Headworks San Juan Mining District ©Kathryn R Burke Standing guard near the old Corkscrew Turntable. ©James Burke Mining structure, Red Mountain Mining District. ©Kathryn R Burke "The Miner," Bronze by Michael McCullough. At Ouray Hot Springs Pool. ©James Burke
Stamps at the Sound Democrat Mill San Juan Mining District. ©Don Porter	Photography tour group, Red Mountain Mining District ©Kathryn R. Burke