Knowles Canyon Overlook in Rabbit Valley
One of my standard catalysts for some of the places I visit is simply from driving past a sign for something and thinking, “I should check that out sometime.”
The National Parks Service Celebrates its Centennial
I’ve been lucky enough to spend A LOT of time in a bunch of America’s parks and have huge appreciation for what the National Parks Service does while accomplishing their mission.
Colorado National Monument outside Grand Junction
Immediately southwest of Grand Junction, tributaries of the Colorado river have carved through the edge of the high Uncompahgre Plateau that borders the Colorado for some distance, and the most scenic area, about 10 by 5 miles, is contained within the national monument.
Mesa Arch Sunrise – Take Two
I was speeding through Canyonlands National Park on my way to Grand Viewpoint for sunrise when I saw the Mesa Arch trailhead parking lot had only three cars in it. For a Saturday morning in the spring, I simply couldn’t believe it.
The 15 Most Beautiful Spots in Colorado
In no particular order, here are the 15 Most Beautiful Spots in Colorado.
Backpacking Blue Lakes in the Mt Sneffels Wilderness, Colorado
t turned out to be such an amazing weekend and I think I can confidently say that Blue Lakes has taken over Ice Lakes Basin as my favorite spot in Colorado.
Backpacking to Mystic Island Lake
Another 1.4 miles up the Brush Creek drainage through some beautiful meadows, led us to Mystic Island Lake (11,306 feet), a dramatic blue lake at the base of a classic glacial cirque…
The Flat Tops Wilderness… Totally Underrated
“I’ve heard it’s beautiful, but I’ve never been there.” A remark I’ve heard (and said myself) over and over again for the last couple of years. Designated a wilderness area in 1975, the Flat Tops is actually Colorado’s third...
The Fowler-Hilliard Hut Outside Camp Hale, Colorado
The Fowler-Hilliard Hut, owned and operated by 10th Mountain, was originally constructed in the summer of 1988.