ladyflyfsh Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Well, I'm back from my trip. I first flew to Flagstaff, AZ to meet up with a friend and do some mushroom hunting there, mainly looking for Boletus barrowsii. We didn't find any and I was told about a sure fire spot to look, so if they were out, we should have found them. Oh well, we did find other things and lots of lobster mushrooms. Then we drove from Flagstaff to Telluride and camped there from Friday night through the following Wednesday night and then drove back to Flagstaff and I flew home to Sarasota, FL. Here is a photo documentation of my journey. Flagstaff first.... Two new critters I'd never seen before. A Acorn Woodpecker and a Abert's squirrel with the tufted ears (not so tufted in the summer months apparently) We found lots of these beautiful Russula's which unfortunately are NOT R. xerampelina but something else that are not edible. Lobsters all over the place, fresh and no bugs: and a nice assortment of Agaricus, Shaggy manes, lobsters, etc. On the way from Flagstaff to Telluride through the Indian Reservation And finally, Beautiful Telluride, Colorado, just as stunning as I'd imagined Continued in next post so I don't post too many photos in one post........................> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Continuing on ...now we have arrived in Telluride: Art Goodtimes opening the festival The Mushroom Cook-Off: The mushrooms: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Aww, the suspense of waiting for your next post is nearly unbearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 The Mushroom Parade: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 The scenery: Gary Lincoff foray: Dyeing with mushrooms and Alissa Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 One-a these years... What's the camping like near Telluride? If it difficult to get a tent site? Are rooms/cabins available... in case there's a lot of rain. I really like getting the feel of a place by camping there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 There is a campground right in town that is first come first serve so you need to get there early to grab a site. We stayed up at Matterhorn Campground where there is a creek, hot showers and bathrooms etc. There are condo's you can rent and share and plenty of places to stay...I have no idea on prices. Nighttime temps around 45 and daytime highs around 70-75 which at that altitude is HOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotabob Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 One of these years, I should try to make that trip. The worst part of the drive would be here in NW North Dakota. The oil traffic here is nuts anyplace west of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I think you will find the trip totally worth it, dakotabob. Telluride is gorgeous and even though this was not one of the truly memorable mushroom harvest years, they usually are and you will bring lots of stuff home with you. Well worth the trip and a lot of fun had by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedric Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Looks like a trip to plan with my kids in the future. Thanks for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyflyfsh Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Cedric, kids are free and there are lots for them to do. Definitely plan to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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