I’ve had the chance to explore several areas of New Mexico which I’ll detail in this page. New Mexico is a state full of historic sites dating back many hundreds of years, as well as natural wonders encompassing mountain and desert regions. Read on..
Category Archives: Hiking
Silver Dollar Lakes
Scorching hot July day in the foothills but beautiful up high just off the Guanella Pass. Easy hike of four miles round trip.
Exploring Yellowstone
Exploring Yellowstone
We’ve been to Yellowstone several times in the past few years and we’ve had the chance to explore a large array of the park’s features. Here’s an overview of many of the various locations, trails, campgrounds and more of which I am familiar...Read on
Lory State Park
We got out as a whole family and drove north to Fort Collins to do some hiking. We found Lory State Park right outside town by the Horsetooth Reservoir and hiked the short but steep Arthur’s Rock Trail. Then we headed to town for some good food and beer at the CooperSmith’s Brewery.
I got my first photo of a western tanager and assorted other plants and animals.
Colorado 14ers and Other Mountain Hikes
Colorado 14ers and Other Mountain Hikes
I’ve updated the page to include our July 2022 ascent of 14,440 ft Mt. Elbert, the tallest peak in Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain range. Read on…
Looking Back: Belize and Guatemala
Looking Back: Belize and Guatemala
I was probably around seven years old when I first noticed the tiny country of Belize just south of Mexico on a map. Unlike most kids staring at maps was a literal past time for me and my interest in that little country was piqued in that moment. Read on…
Yosemite Hikes
In the 2000s I spent a lot of time hiking in Yosemite National Park since it was only a few hours away from where I lived. Here’s a look at some of the many, many great hikes in that national park. Read on…
Colorado Mountain Hikes
Colorado 14ers and Other Mountain Hikes
When it comes to hiking in Colorado, nothing is more rewarding than ascending a mountain peak. And among the many thousands of summits that rise skyward in Colorado, it’s the 14ers that draw the most attention. Read on..
Panorama Point Trail
A good three mile hike with the kids to start the season. We’ll add more distance as the season goes along. We’re going to get out there this year.
Southwest Colorado
Colorado’s southwestern region includes some of the best scenery in the state as well as being home to Anasazi ruins and historic western towns. The San Juan mountains meet mesa country in southwest Colorado providing an endless array of outdoor opportunities.
Here we’ll cover some of our favorite places in Southwest Colorado: Mesa Verde, Durango, Crested Butte, Pagosa Springs, Great Sand Dunes and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Read on..