If this is Thursday it must be postcards, 550

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glenwood Canyon, Colorado

 

This unused color photographic postcard has TM-90-E at the upper left corner on the reverse.  It is a product of Petley Studios, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona.  The blurb on the back of the card says:  “Glenwood Canyon in Autumn.  Here the Colorado River slows to a mirror-like surface reflecting the beauty of great cliffs and colorful cottonwoods and box elders.  Along Highway U.S. 6 and 24 and the Rio Grande Railroad in Western Colorado.”  The card was shared by friends, K & J.

 

The rugged and scenic Glenwood Canyon is 12.5 miles or 20 km.  It stretches from near Dotsero in a southwest direction to east of Glenwood Springs and is the largest canyon on the Upper Colorado River..  The canyon walls climb to 1,300 ft (400 m) above the river.  Historically both railroads and highways have followed the canyon route.  Today both I-70 and the Union Pacific Central Corridor follow along its way from Denver to Grand Junction.  Considered one of the most scenic natural features on the Interstate Highway System there is foot access to the canyon available at four rest areas of I-70.

 

Thanks again to K & J for sending the card.

 

For additional information, see:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenwood_Canyon