In Southwest Colorado in the mountains near Ridgway lies the Blue Lakes Trail. From Highway 62 you will need to take Dallas Creek Road 14 miles to the Blue Lakes Trailhead.

There is an alternate route to this popular Western Slope destination, but be warned it is longer and more technical than the conventional trail.

Little Blue Lake attracts thousands of tourists and cave divers from across the globe, but has no toilet facilities. Appalled residents say it's high time something is done to prevent people from ...