Bottoms Up

The USA: sometime frayed at the edges; sometimes torn at the seams. At 235 years young, she’s still a reliable rig. And boy, is there a lot to remember. Which is why we love to celebrate. For some, it’s eating grilled meat with family and friends. Maybe it’s, poppin’ a cold one and givin’ “Old Glory” a hearty salute. For others it’s campin’ out in Colorado’s high country. And it wouldn’t be a high country Fourth of July without a visit to Silverton for the West Slope’s highest, if not largest, fireworks display.

  • Family and friends post up and watch the show.
    Family and friends post up and watch the show.
  • Another favorite American past-time: tailgating.
    Another favorite American past-time: tailgating.
  • A Fourth of July clan kicks back and enjoys a favorite American past-time: fishin’
    A Fourth of July clan kicks back and enjoys a favorite American past-time: fishin’
  • Fireworks blaze over the town of Silverton.
    Fireworks blaze over the town of Silverton.
  • Donald Johnson tosses a “ringer” in  Memorial Park.
    Donald Johnson tosses a “ringer” in Memorial Park.
  • A perfectly calm Little Molas Lake.
    A perfectly calm Little Molas Lake.

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