I went to Telluride for some fall color photography. I had seen some pictures of the hydroelectric power plant and Silver lake, and wanted to get some shots for myself of those locations. I found the power plant easily enough, but had only a vague idea of where Silver Lake was; fortunately I ran into a wonderful family of Telluride locals who happened to be going that way. They didn't seem to mind me and my dog Annie tagging along. It turned out that Mark, Teresa, and their daughter (can't remember her name but it might be Marie)have something to do with this website, so I hope they read this story, and enjoy my heartfelt thank you for a very pleasant hike up to Silver Lake and back.