Colorado
B. J. Barton
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What can you possibly see on a land as barren as the alpine tundra? Sometimes it's like magic.
My Memories of the Big Thompson Flood
My own memories of the flood, like those of many others, are intense and unforgettable.
The Big Thompson Flood: Colorado's Worst Natural Disaster
On the weekend of Colorado's Centennial celebration, a flash flood of historic proportions raged through the Big Thompson Canyon. This article explains the elements that came together to create the disaster and describes what happened in the canyon based on survivor's accounts.
Yes, we do have cacti in Colorado. From the lowest, dry places you can find and well up into the mountains, you need to watch your step or you might run into one. You might also see some exotic flowers crowning their thorns. And, do you know what is the most ...
Some of the gifts Mary brings to me are unique and "interesting," so if they arrive in a plastic cup with a lid and air holes, I open them carefully.
Here is a predator that glides on silent wings and most likely lives somewhere in your town. But what do you really know about the great horned owl?
Big Birds: The Great Blue Heron
Big, beautiful, and primitive - meet the Great Blue Heron.
October and March are wonderful times to see the Sandhill Cranes in the beautiful San Luis Valley. When I hear them calling overhead, I always want to follow.
Snow: from Flakes to Avalanches
Snow is white, fluffy, cold, hard, beautiful, dangerous and much more. Learn a little about it in this article and a lot more on the excellent web sites you can link to.
Storms on the Peaks: Winter Wind
Winter winds on the peaks of the Rocky Mountains are truly awesome. How hard can it blow? and Why? and what is it like up there when it does? Here are some answers.