San Juan Mountains are in the southwestern corner of Colorado and include the towns of; Telluride, Ouray and Silverton. They are rugged and have a number of 14ers. Initially gold and silver were the attraction, now outdoor activities and tourism are the main draw.
Panama City Beach is a popular spring break and vacation destination for those in the nearby southern states. It’s miles of sugar white sand beaches are rated among the top in America. Panama City Beach experienced a real estate boom in the mid 2000’s with a lot of new construction and price increases. Hurricane Michael in 2018 destroyed a large part of the county, but it was hard to tell since most structures have been rebuilt or repaired. Driving around the area, there is still evidence of downed trees from the hurricane. From Orange Beach, Alabama it was about a 3 hour drive.
