Colorado Wildflower Scouting Adventure
Details:
Nature Photography Collective is always looking for new and exciting adventures to take guests on. One of the adventures we are looking to explore more is photographing wildflowers in the Rockies. In July 2027 we are looking to launch a special exploratory workshop. This workshop is designed around finding the best places to photograph wildflowers in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. The goal of the adventure is to explore, find out and see if there is any potential for this type of workshop in the future. Because this is a different type of adventure where we are going into the unknown, we are not announcing it as a regular workshop. This is more of an exploration trip, though instructions will be provided.
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Trip Type: |
Difficulty Level: 3 out of 5 |
| Solitude Level: 3 out of 5 |
Group Size: 3 Guests |
| Trip Length: 6 Days |
Nearest Airport: Durango-La Plata County Airport |
Workshop Details:
July 10-13, 2027
Available
Trip Leader
Murray Livingston
Price
Early Bird Sign Up: $1,995 (Expires January 31, 2027)
Regular Price: $2,495 (Beginning February 1, 2027)
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Daily Itinerary
Day One: July 10
The adventure will begin July 10th in Durango. From here we will head into the mountains to see what we can find. The plan it to explore Last Dollar road, find camping, and find flowers. We may spend some time hiking to see if there are any good locations in the region that are a bit further away from the roads.
Day Two: July 11
On our second day we will catch sunrise on Last Dollar road then head deeper into the mountains and explore an area that is generally known for wildflowers. Though the area is known, we are hoping to get away from the crowds with our jeep and hiking to find the best wildflower patches. The hope is to camp Yankee Basin or Governor Basin this evening and catch a stunning sunset here.
Day Three: July 12
On our third sunrise we will catch sunrise near where we camped then head to a remove mountain pass called Cinnamon Pass, explore the pass and find the best places for wildflowers. This should take most of the day and the plan is to find a great location for sunset and wildflowers and call it a night.
Day Four: July 13
In the morning we will catch sunrise and head back to Durango. We may explore a bit more on our way back and see what we can see along the way. The plan is to be back in Durango in late afternoon and catch dinner as a group in there.
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Nathan St. Andre
is a fine art landscape photographer and biology professor based in Southern Utah. Specializing in capturing the dramatic beauty of the desert Southwest, his work focuses on a mixture of remote and iconic landscapes. Nathan's dual passion for wildlife and photography informs his distinctive perspective, allowing him to showcase the natural world with both scientific insight and artistic vision. His work is displayed and sold at fine art festivals across the region and has images in homes and offices across the world. He has made appearances in Utah Life Magazine and Improve Photography. He has also been interviewed on a hand full of podcasts including F-Stop Collaborate and Listen. Beyond photography, Nathan is dedicated to conservation efforts, aiming to raise awareness about the delicate ecosystems of the Colorado River system.
Nathan is the permit holder.
