western Slope - Wednesdays

SEPTEMBER 2020 Schedule  NOTE:  9:00 am start time 

We have been having a great turn out on the Wednesday Paint-outs. 

Wear a mask when around others and keep a 6' social distance. People will want to admire your masterpieces so have your mask ready to don.  All events in September start a 9:00 am but you can really just show up when you want.

Be well and hope you can join us.

Nancy

September Paint-outs 2020

Sept 9 - Escalante canyon – 9:00am
Pothole overlook. This is a repeat because it was such a great location and last week we got blown away by the wind. This location is in an enchanting red rock canyon area which is truly one of the most beautiful unknown treasures in this part of the state.  The turn off is between Delta and Grand Junction on the highway. The Potholes are about 10  miles down a dirt road Some people may want to paint along the way the Pothole overlook. There is no cell phone. Make sure to bring water, food, and a good sense of adventure. There are restrooms, shaded areas and views all along the route in the canyon.  Meet at highway 50 and Escalante Canyon Road at 8:30 am to drive in together.  RSVP so we will expect you.

Directions: The Pothole recreation site is located a little over thirty-one miles from the intersection of 32 Road and U.S.50 in Grand Junction. To get there travel for approximately twenty-one miles towards Delta on U.S. 50. Turn right (South) onto Escalante Canyon Road and stay on the main road 10 miles as it winds and weaves its way down the canyon. The Captain Smith cabin is about 8 miles down the dirt road, located on your right. The Pothole recreations area is another 2 miles down the road on the left. Continue up the steep road hill another mile or two. Look for signs and covered shelters and restrooms on the left.

Location Like: https://goo.gl/maps/4uXUK6JntLDiyM1VA

Sept 16: Jumbo lakes – Mesa Lakes Trailhead, Mesa  at 9:00 am

You will see fall colors, plenty of lakes, forested evergreens trees, folks fishing, and dramatic skies. Everything a painter could want.  Head up the grand mesa on highway 65. You will go to past the first lake on the right called Jumbo Reservoir, turn right where it says Jumbo campground, continue past campground,  pay a day-use fee at the entrance and continue on to the end of the road at the big parking lot. I will be painting at the little lake called Glacier Springs which is right of the parking lot.

Directions are from Palisade: https://goo.gl/maps/7UVP2suonXoA9UQPA

Directions: The Pothole recreation site is located a little over thirty-one miles from the intersection of 32 Road and U.S.50 in Grand Junction. To get there travel for approximately twenty-one miles towards Delta on U.S. 50. Turn right (South) onto Escalante Canyon Road and stay on the main road 10 miles as it winds and weaves its way down the canyon. The Captain Smith cabin is about 8 miles down the dirt road, located on your right. The Pothole recreations area is another 2 miles along the road on the left. Continue up the steep road another mile or two. Look for signs and covered shelters and restrooms on the left.

Sept 23: The Duck Pond in the Ridges

The corner of Ridges Blvd. and Mariposa.

There is a nice little pond with a lake, and vegetation, and perhaps ducks. Restrooms are down the road.

Directions to 442 Ridge Blvd:  https://goo.gl/maps/CAtckGfe28oKJFou5

Sept. 30: Cold Shivers Point in the Colorado National Monument at 9:00 am  The Colorado National Park is beautiful. The place says it all. The turn out has limited parking so you might think about carpooling.  The views will be amazing and there is plenty of vegetation to paint.

Directions: Enter into the East side of the Colorado National Monument and drive approximately 4 miles up the monument. The Cold Shiver Point pullout will be on the right. If you want to carpool into the park, meet at 8:30 at the Lunch Loop Parking lot off of Monument Road. RSVP is requested, especially if you want to carpool. Bring an extra coat because we will be at 1200 feet higher than the valley, bring water, food, sunscreen, a hat, and bug spray. There will be an entrance fee into the park and no restrooms.

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