Trails and historic mining roads thread through the landscape, opening its wonders via horseback , mountain bike , 4x4 vehicle or foot . The many rivers, lakes and reservoirs provide the water enthusiast with plenty of opportunities to enjoy boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, rafting, kayaking and canoeing. These waterways, plus the three million fish stocked in them every year, give fishermen plenty of reasons to celebrate. Golfers can challenge themselves on two top rated 18-hole golf courses. Backcountry and snowcat skiing and snowboarding is also available.
Nordic skiers can choose from numerous groomed tracks or backcountry hut touring.
Snowmobilers can take guided tours of the backcountry or explore the hundred of miles of trails on their own. Year-round fisherman will find some of the best fishing of the year in both open water and ice fishing in the many lakes in the area. Places to Visit Some of the most beautiful and dramatic sites on earth lie within the Gunnison River Territory. From the Black Canyon National Monument, often called Colorado's Grand Canyon, to Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest man-made lake in Colorado, Nature's artistry is everywhere you turn. Historical sites also abound, conjuring memories of the Old West.