Gunnison National Forest’s 1.67-millionplus acres showcase stunning views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The Continental Divide forms its eastern border, and other parks nestle against its many sides. Among myriad wonders are particular trees and rock exposures that point thoughtful visitors to two key biblical events.

Quaking Aspens

Hawaiians call their state fish the humuhumunukunukuapua’a, or humuhumu for short, and snorkelers marvel at its wild paint job as it flits beneath basalt reefs.

by Randy J. Guliuzza, P.E., M.D., and Aaron T. Guliuzza, P.E.*