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…
Category Archives: Outdoors
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..
Summer Solstice 2022
I would argue that the summer solstice is probably the oldest holiday in the world. For thousands of years the occasion was observed with celebrations and religious observances.
It is really cool in my opinion that so many of the world’s ancient civilizations were able to mark the solstice and built impressive temples to align with the rising summer solstice sun. While I have not yet been to Stonehenge or Machu Picchu or Chichen Itza, they are on the bucket list.
Happy Summer Solstice 2022!
Where to See Wildlife in the USA and Beyond
Where to See Wildlife in the USA and Beyond
Newly updated with more animals and updated locations!
Pollinators
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..