At Crested Butte on a couple different runs. I was holding the camera so I had to be a bit careful.
Category Archives: Colorado
Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park
Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is the largest national park in Colorado and one of the most visited in the country. Over the course of many years I’ve hiked dozens of trails in this park, from the short and family-friendly Emerald Lake, to the ultra-challenging Longs Peak trail. Read on…
Dinosaur NM and Steamboat Lake SP
We took a weekend camping trip to northwestern Colorado and a little bit of Utah. We made our first trip to Dinosaur National Monument and saw the Dinosaur Quarry and hiked the Fossil Discovery Trail in 97 degree heat. We also visited the Natural History Museum in Vernal, UT.
The following day we went to Steamboat Lake (a favorite place of ours in CO) to do some canoeing.
We camped at the KOA in Steamboat Springs which was ok, but more crowded and not as scenic as the Steamboat Lake campground. We camped there last year and loved it.
We saw a bald eagle, golden eagle and a beaver but couldn’t get photos because we were on the road and couldn’t pull over in time. The golden eagle was especially cool. I had never seen one and it was huge.
Northern Leopard Frog
Just found this guy crossing my driveway and managed to get his photo before he got away.
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.
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…
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..
Springtime in Colorado
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.
