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Hiking the Continental Divide
I am going to the high country tomorrow, to experience the silence, freedom, beauty, and mystery of the wilderness. Here are some thoughts before heading up.
solitude • wilderness • backpacking • dogs • companionship
I am going to the high country tomorrow, to experience the silence, freedom, beauty, and mystery of the wilderness. Here are some thoughts before heading up.
solitude • wilderness • backpacking • dogs • companionship
Hiking America's Triple Crown Trails
America's "Triple Crown" trails run 8,000 miles through the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide mountains. Fewer than 100 hikers have completed all three.
hiking the triple crown • triple crown trails • appalachian trail • pacific crest trail • continental divide trail
America's "Triple Crown" trails run 8,000 miles through the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide mountains. Fewer than 100 hikers have completed all three.
hiking the triple crown • triple crown trails • appalachian trail • pacific crest trail • continental divide trail
A Family Hike in the Roaring Fork Valley
A recommended outing for hikers of all ages, this trail accesses two lakes, good fishing, and some of the best high alpine scenery in the Rocky Mountains.
family hikes • mormon lake • lyle lake • aspen • snowmass
A recommended outing for hikers of all ages, this trail accesses two lakes, good fishing, and some of the best high alpine scenery in the Rocky Mountains.
family hikes • mormon lake • lyle lake • aspen • snowmass
Breckenridge in the Off Season
Breckenridge, Colorado is renowned as a world class ski resort town and it gets crowded in the wintertime but in the off season crowds are sparse and deals are plentiful
breckenridge • colorado • breckenridge in the off season • deals in breckenridge • country boy mine
Breckenridge, Colorado is renowned as a world class ski resort town and it gets crowded in the wintertime but in the off season crowds are sparse and deals are plentiful
breckenridge • colorado • breckenridge in the off season • deals in breckenridge • country boy mine
Discover America's Highest Road
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, crosses the Continental Divide with beautiful scenery
trail ridge road • america's highest road • rocky mountain national park • continental divide • highest road in united states
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, crosses the Continental Divide with beautiful scenery
trail ridge road • america's highest road • rocky mountain national park • continental divide • highest road in united states
Facts About America's Triple Crown Hiking Trails
On the A.T.., P.C.T., and C.D.T. hikers cross most ecosystems in the contiguous United States. Here's how the three major north-south national scenic trails compare.
triple crown hiking trails • national scenic trails • appalachian trail • pacific crest trail • continental divide trail
On the A.T.., P.C.T., and C.D.T. hikers cross most ecosystems in the contiguous United States. Here's how the three major north-south national scenic trails compare.
triple crown hiking trails • national scenic trails • appalachian trail • pacific crest trail • continental divide trail
Historic Railroads in Central Colorado Mountains
Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.
denver colorado • historic railroad • vintage train ride • georgetown loop mining railroad park • leadvillesouthern
Vintage trains that once served mining camps travel the scenic Rocky Mountains in the Denver area. Travel historic railroads for a family friendly excursion.
denver colorado • historic railroad • vintage train ride • georgetown loop mining railroad park • leadvillesouthern
Setting the Colorado Stage
Over the three billion or so years of geologic history, the land that is now Colorado has experienced tumultuous changes. Continents have drifted here and there, mountains have risen and eroded away, great seas have covered the land, then drained away. Here is the short, short story of how the present landscape emerged.
colorado • tektonic plates • earthquake • volcanic • rocky mountains
Over the three billion or so years of geologic history, the land that is now Colorado has experienced tumultuous changes. Continents have drifted here and there, mountains have risen and eroded away, great seas have covered the land, then drained away. Here is the short, short story of how the present landscape emerged.
colorado • tektonic plates • earthquake • volcanic • rocky mountains
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.
winter winds • westerlies • enos a. mills • rocky mountain national park • long's peak
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.
winter winds • westerlies • enos a. mills • rocky mountain national park • long's peak
The Great Divide Highway
There is a Continental Divide in northern Wisconsin. the Great Divide Highway runs along about 30 miles of this divide and provides a unique scenic area of the Northwoods to explore.
penokee • mountains • keweenawan • rift • gabbro
There is a Continental Divide in northern Wisconsin. the Great Divide Highway runs along about 30 miles of this divide and provides a unique scenic area of the Northwoods to explore.
penokee • mountains • keweenawan • rift • gabbro
Dreaming of a Lush, Mountain Meadow
There is a time between the spirit-lifting colors of October leaves and the white beauty of winter snow, when colors fade and darkness creeps up on me. To ward off the dreaded blahs, I spend some time dreaming of a lush mountain meadow.
subalpine meadow • neota wilderness • never summer mountains • rocky mountain national park • snowshoe hare
There is a time between the spirit-lifting colors of October leaves and the white beauty of winter snow, when colors fade and darkness creeps up on me. To ward off the dreaded blahs, I spend some time dreaming of a lush mountain meadow.
subalpine meadow • neota wilderness • never summer mountains • rocky mountain national park • snowshoe hare
Hydrogeology In Yellowstone National Park
Scientists use hydrogeology and geochemistry to monitor magmatic and tectonic activity at Yellowstone National Park.
yellowstone national park • hydrogeology • volcano monitoring • geothermometry • chloride flux
Scientists use hydrogeology and geochemistry to monitor magmatic and tectonic activity at Yellowstone National Park.
yellowstone national park • hydrogeology • volcano monitoring • geothermometry • chloride flux
Pet Friendly Lodging Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a family friendly destination in western Wyoming. Pet friendly cabins offer lodging to people who travel with a pet dog or cat.
grand teton national park • pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • rocky mountains • yellowstone park
Grand Teton National Park is a family friendly destination in western Wyoming. Pet friendly cabins offer lodging to people who travel with a pet dog or cat.
grand teton national park • pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • rocky mountains • yellowstone park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Includes descriptions of activities to do in the park, with links to the offical park website, rock climbing information, and a local guide servivce.
rocky mountain national park • longs peak • national park service • colorado • estes park
Includes descriptions of activities to do in the park, with links to the offical park website, rock climbing information, and a local guide servivce.
rocky mountain national park • longs peak • national park service • colorado • estes park
THOMAS FITZPATRICK AND SOUTH PASS
Thomas Fitzpatrick arrives in St. Louis, Missouri and joins William Ashley’s fur trapping party. They start up the Missouri River but are forced to go overland. Fitzpatrick with Jed Smith and others discover South Pass.
mountain • men • fur • trappers • fitzpatrick
Thomas Fitzpatrick arrives in St. Louis, Missouri and joins William Ashley’s fur trapping party. They start up the Missouri River but are forced to go overland. Fitzpatrick with Jed Smith and others discover South Pass.
mountain • men • fur • trappers • fitzpatrick
Visit Historic Butte Montana
With the majestic Rocky Mountains at its doorstep, Butte Montana celebrates its history as an old mining town, with historic tours, monuments and festivals.
butte montana explore • richest hill on earth • our lady of the rockies • evel knievel • national folk festival
With the majestic Rocky Mountains at its doorstep, Butte Montana celebrates its history as an old mining town, with historic tours, monuments and festivals.
butte montana explore • richest hill on earth • our lady of the rockies • evel knievel • national folk festival
The Two Sides of Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park and the communities of Estes Park and Grand Lake Colorado are great family vacation destinations that include hiking, fishing, and camping .
rocky mountain national park • estes park • grand lake colorado • colorado parks • hiking in colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park and the communities of Estes Park and Grand Lake Colorado are great family vacation destinations that include hiking, fishing, and camping .
rocky mountain national park • estes park • grand lake colorado • colorado parks • hiking in colorado
Explore the Geology & History of SW Wyoming
The fascinating geology of Sweetwater County Wyoming provides visitors excellent attractions and outdoor activities, including the petroglyphs and Killpecker Sand Dunes.
geology sw wyoming • dig for fossils wyoming • killpecker sand dunes • petroglyph sites wyoming • find fish fossils
The fascinating geology of Sweetwater County Wyoming provides visitors excellent attractions and outdoor activities, including the petroglyphs and Killpecker Sand Dunes.
geology sw wyoming • dig for fossils wyoming • killpecker sand dunes • petroglyph sites wyoming • find fish fossils
Volunteering on America's Hiking Trails
A volunteer vacation combines working in the outdoors, hiking, and meeting other trail enthusiasts. Opportunities abound on America's hiking trails, parks and forests.
volunteer vacations • outdoor volunteer vacations • volunteering on hiking trails • american hiking society volunteer vacations • volunteering on long-distance hiking trails
A volunteer vacation combines working in the outdoors, hiking, and meeting other trail enthusiasts. Opportunities abound on America's hiking trails, parks and forests.
volunteer vacations • outdoor volunteer vacations • volunteering on hiking trails • american hiking society volunteer vacations • volunteering on long-distance hiking trails
Paul Newman moves to Our Town on PBS
Paul Newman comes to the small screen in a new PBS production of "Our Town." We have information on other exciting PBS programs including a concert featuring Peter Cetera and Amy Grant and an in-depth report on how the US entered the war in Afghanistran. This week in television history remembers Zorro.
zorro • guy williams • our town • paul newman • amy grant
Paul Newman comes to the small screen in a new PBS production of "Our Town." We have information on other exciting PBS programs including a concert featuring Peter Cetera and Amy Grant and an in-depth report on how the US entered the war in Afghanistran. This week in television history remembers Zorro.
zorro • guy williams • our town • paul newman • amy grant
David Thompson, Explorer and Mapmaker (Part 1)
Not well known in the United States, David Thompson was actually one of the first men to explore the western U.S. After Lewis and Clark who explored the lower Columbia, he and his party were the first to explore the upper Columbia. He also established the first fur trading posts in British Columbia, Montana, Idaho, and Washington.
david thompson • charlotte small • thompson falls • pend o'reille • kullyspel
Not well known in the United States, David Thompson was actually one of the first men to explore the western U.S. After Lewis and Clark who explored the lower Columbia, he and his party were the first to explore the upper Columbia. He also established the first fur trading posts in British Columbia, Montana, Idaho, and Washington.
david thompson • charlotte small • thompson falls • pend o'reille • kullyspel
Canada...Journey into Winter
"Journey into Winter" is a trip by train across Canada, in Winter. From Vancouver to Halifax.
canada • via rail • transcontinental trains • the canadian
"Journey into Winter" is a trip by train across Canada, in Winter. From Vancouver to Halifax.
canada • via rail • transcontinental trains • the canadian
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.
flash flood;big thompson canyon;estes park;nationa
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.
flash flood;big thompson canyon;estes park;nationa
Colorado Lift Tickets Pricing
For those looking to ski in Colorado this spring, here are daily lift ticket prices at five resorts in Colorado.
loveland ski area • loveland ski area colorado • loveland ski area co • edlora mountain resort • eldora mountain resort co
For those looking to ski in Colorado this spring, here are daily lift ticket prices at five resorts in Colorado.
loveland ski area • loveland ski area colorado • loveland ski area co • edlora mountain resort • eldora mountain resort co
Great Northern Railway
Built by James J. Hill in the 19th century, the Great Northern Railway is one of the largest transcontinental railroads in the United States.
great northern railway • james j. hill • empire builder • st. paul and pacific railroad • bnsf
Built by James J. Hill in the 19th century, the Great Northern Railway is one of the largest transcontinental railroads in the United States.
great northern railway • james j. hill • empire builder • st. paul and pacific railroad • bnsf
Pet Friendly Hotels Winter Park CO
Winter Park, near Denver, is a mecca for skiers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Pet friendly hotels allow you to bring your dog or cat along when traveling.
winter park colorado • pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • rocky mountain.colorado rockies • outdoor adventure
Winter Park, near Denver, is a mecca for skiers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Pet friendly hotels allow you to bring your dog or cat along when traveling.
winter park colorado • pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • rocky mountain.colorado rockies • outdoor adventure
Pony Express on the Oregon Trail
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Ski Resorts Near Denver, CO USA
Save time on the highway and gas in the tank when visiting these ski areas.
ski resorts near denver co usa • ski resorts near denver colorado • ski areas near denver co • ski resorts near denver • ski areas near denver
Save time on the highway and gas in the tank when visiting these ski areas.
ski resorts near denver co usa • ski resorts near denver colorado • ski areas near denver co • ski resorts near denver • ski areas near denver
Aspen Colorado Fall Foliage Drives
During fall foliage season, Aspen's very name is synonymous with Colorado gold. Take a drive or a hike to enjoy the spectacular fall color surrounding this mountain town.
fall foliage • fall color • fall colour • autumn color • autumn foliage
During fall foliage season, Aspen's very name is synonymous with Colorado gold. Take a drive or a hike to enjoy the spectacular fall color surrounding this mountain town.
fall foliage • fall color • fall colour • autumn color • autumn foliage
Best Value Golf Resorts
An overview of five top rated golf resorts from Florida, California, Colorado and Michigan for less than US$150 per night.
pga village • us golf resorts • top rated golf resorts • robert trent jones courses • tom fazio golf course
An overview of five top rated golf resorts from Florida, California, Colorado and Michigan for less than US$150 per night.
pga village • us golf resorts • top rated golf resorts • robert trent jones courses • tom fazio golf course
Camp in Chippewa National Forest
Dreams of lakeside campsites, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, hiking, wildflower walks and other outdoor pursuits become reality in a Minnesota national forest.
chippewa national forest • bald eagles • leech lake • lake winibigoshish • cass lake
Dreams of lakeside campsites, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, hiking, wildflower walks and other outdoor pursuits become reality in a Minnesota national forest.
chippewa national forest • bald eagles • leech lake • lake winibigoshish • cass lake
Camping Along Colorado's Cache La Poudre River
A lesser-known, less crowded destination among all of Colorado's outdoor playgrounds, the Cache La Poudre River & canyon is a hidden treasure.
cache la poudre river • canyon • camping • colorado • northern
A lesser-known, less crowded destination among all of Colorado's outdoor playgrounds, the Cache La Poudre River & canyon is a hidden treasure.
cache la poudre river • canyon • camping • colorado • northern
Colorado Backpacking
A summary of backpacking in Colorado with my 21-year-old daughter. Despite complaints about the rain and mosquitos and hard climb, we had a memorable time.
backpacking • dogs • hiking • wilderness • children
A summary of backpacking in Colorado with my 21-year-old daughter. Despite complaints about the rain and mosquitos and hard climb, we had a memorable time.
backpacking • dogs • hiking • wilderness • children
Flower for a Day
Asiatic Dayflower, as its name so succinctly reveals, is a non-native from Asia, with flowers that last but a single day. What it doesn’t tell us is how lovely these primarily blue flowers are, or that they are “primarily” blue rather than completely blue because they do have a third, rather insignificant lower white petal.
flower for a day • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Asiatic Dayflower, as its name so succinctly reveals, is a non-native from Asia, with flowers that last but a single day. What it doesn’t tell us is how lovely these primarily blue flowers are, or that they are “primarily” blue rather than completely blue because they do have a third, rather insignificant lower white petal.
flower for a day • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Grizzlies & Army Cutworm Moths
During late summer, grizzly bears forage rocky slopes at high elevations, eating massive quantities of army cutworm moths in preparation for winter hibernation.
grizzly bears • cutworm moths • yellowstone • talus slopes • foraging bears
During late summer, grizzly bears forage rocky slopes at high elevations, eating massive quantities of army cutworm moths in preparation for winter hibernation.
grizzly bears • cutworm moths • yellowstone • talus slopes • foraging bears
Journal from the San Blas: Installment 1
I'm finally back from several weeks of travel, and am ready to share some of my journal entries with you. This first installment comes from the San Blas Islands, off Panama's Caribbean coast. The islands are inhabited by the Kuna Indians, who govern them separately from Panama.
kuna • panama • caribbean
I'm finally back from several weeks of travel, and am ready to share some of my journal entries with you. This first installment comes from the San Blas Islands, off Panama's Caribbean coast. The islands are inhabited by the Kuna Indians, who govern them separately from Panama.
kuna • panama • caribbean
July Garden Questions and Answers
July Garden Questions and Answers. Includes how to get rid of ants on artichokes, detering grasshoppers and a good gardening book for western gardeners.
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July Garden Questions and Answers. Includes how to get rid of ants on artichokes, detering grasshoppers and a good gardening book for western gardeners.
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Pet Friendly Inns Golden Colorado
Golden is in the Colorado Rockies, just west of Denver. Travelers with companion animals can bring fido or fifi along when they stay at pet-friendly hotels.
golden colorado • rocky mountains • colorado rockies • pet-friendly hotels • travel with pets
Golden is in the Colorado Rockies, just west of Denver. Travelers with companion animals can bring fido or fifi along when they stay at pet-friendly hotels.
golden colorado • rocky mountains • colorado rockies • pet-friendly hotels • travel with pets
Rampart Creek Hostel, Banff, Canada
The Rampart Creek Hostel caters to people who love the outdoors. The accommodations are simple and rustic, and, being in Banff National Park, the region is a sanctuary.
rampart creek hostel • banff national park • saskatchewan crossing • canadian rockies • lake louise
The Rampart Creek Hostel caters to people who love the outdoors. The accommodations are simple and rustic, and, being in Banff National Park, the region is a sanctuary.
rampart creek hostel • banff national park • saskatchewan crossing • canadian rockies • lake louise
River Adventure Travel in British Columbia
The Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia offer whitewater adventure tours that combine jaw-dropping natural splendor, powerful rapids, and a sense of history.
british columbia • fraser river • thompson river • kumsheen rafting resort • jetboat adventures
The Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia offer whitewater adventure tours that combine jaw-dropping natural splendor, powerful rapids, and a sense of history.
british columbia • fraser river • thompson river • kumsheen rafting resort • jetboat adventures
Sir Henry Morgan and Pirates of the Caribbean
Captain Morgan and his band of motley buccaneers invade and sack the cities of Portobelo, Chagres, and Panama, plundering the Spanish from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
sir henry morgan • pirates of the caribbean • jack sparrow • isthmus of panama • port of portobelo
Captain Morgan and his band of motley buccaneers invade and sack the cities of Portobelo, Chagres, and Panama, plundering the Spanish from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
sir henry morgan • pirates of the caribbean • jack sparrow • isthmus of panama • port of portobelo
Ski Resorts in Summer
No snow but plenty of fun awaits frugal families who take advantage of all-inclusive travel packages in the summer at ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
ski resorts in summer • frugal families • cheap vacation deals • breckenridge resort • killington resort
No snow but plenty of fun awaits frugal families who take advantage of all-inclusive travel packages in the summer at ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
ski resorts in summer • frugal families • cheap vacation deals • breckenridge resort • killington resort
The Honorable Mentions
...what about those wildflower places that didn't quite make my Top Ten?
the honorable mentions • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
...what about those wildflower places that didn't quite make my Top Ten?
the honorable mentions • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Mormon Pioneer Trail
From 1846 to 1869, around 70,000 Mormons followed the Mormon Pioneer Trail from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah, a difficult and dangerous journey.
mormon trail • lds history • platte river • brigham young • nebraska history
From 1846 to 1869, around 70,000 Mormons followed the Mormon Pioneer Trail from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah, a difficult and dangerous journey.
mormon trail • lds history • platte river • brigham young • nebraska history
Tragic History of Ill Fated 1846 Donner Party
The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
ill fated donner party • 1846 donner wagon train tragedy • snow bound wagon train • donner party cannibalism • donners chose less-known route
The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.
ill fated donner party • 1846 donner wagon train tragedy • snow bound wagon train • donner party cannibalism • donners chose less-known route
Wheeler Surname History
Amateur genealogists, especially those who are new to the endeavor, will discover amazing variations in the spelling of their family names.
wheeler surname history • genealogy research reveals spelling variations • wood craftsmen as wheelwrights or wheelers • surname variations found by genealogists • historical locations
Amateur genealogists, especially those who are new to the endeavor, will discover amazing variations in the spelling of their family names.
wheeler surname history • genealogy research reveals spelling variations • wood craftsmen as wheelwrights or wheelers • surname variations found by genealogists • historical locations
Winter Joys
A beautiful winter flight across the wilderness mountains of western Montana.
small planes • flight • adventure • mountains • wilderness
A beautiful winter flight across the wilderness mountains of western Montana.
small planes • flight • adventure • mountains • wilderness
An Open Letter Dated December 31, 1821
In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
great • american • plains • east • settlements
In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
great • american • plains • east • settlements
Aspen, Colorado Great for Kids in Summer
Aspen is a summer vacation paradise for families. Consider exploring a silver mine, climbing a 14'er, visiting the Maroon Bells, or enrolling in a week-long summer camp.
aspen • colorado • rocky mountains • kids • children
Aspen is a summer vacation paradise for families. Consider exploring a silver mine, climbing a 14'er, visiting the Maroon Bells, or enrolling in a week-long summer camp.
aspen • colorado • rocky mountains • kids • children
Bird Lower Cataract Lake Near Denver, Colorado
An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.
birding lower cataract lake near denver colorado • summit county colorado • breckenridge and keystone colorado • bird watching in summit county colorado • green mountain reservoir colorado
An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.
birding lower cataract lake near denver colorado • summit county colorado • breckenridge and keystone colorado • bird watching in summit county colorado • green mountain reservoir colorado
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