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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
Rocky Mountain National Park
A visit to a national park can be as rewarding as traveling to a distant land to see wildlife. Sometimes you just don't know what lives in your own backyard.
national park • rocky mountain national park • elk • bighorn sheep • adventure
A visit to a national park can be as rewarding as traveling to a distant land to see wildlife. Sometimes you just don't know what lives in your own backyard.
national park • rocky mountain national park • elk • bighorn sheep • adventure
Elk viewing at Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is home to herds of elk that draw the attention of many park visitors.
elk • rocky mountain national park
Rocky Mountain National Park is home to herds of elk that draw the attention of many park visitors.
elk • rocky mountain national park
How I Discovered Lichens
Nature provides such rich environments that my senses can't comprehend all of the details at once. Then, I actually <b>see</b> something for the first time and I get this real thrill of discovery. After that my curiousity takes over. Here's what happened when I discovered lichens.
lichen • cache la poudre river • symbiotic • fungus • algae
Nature provides such rich environments that my senses can't comprehend all of the details at once. Then, I actually <b>see</b> something for the first time and I get this real thrill of discovery. After that my curiousity takes over. Here's what happened when I discovered lichens.
lichen • cache la poudre river • symbiotic • fungus • algae
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
Longs Peak Keyhole Route
A quick guide to climbing the Keyhole Route on Longs Peak, with specific advice for summiting this high Colorado mountain.
longs peak • rocky mountain national park • climbing • hiking • colorado fourteener
A quick guide to climbing the Keyhole Route on Longs Peak, with specific advice for summiting this high Colorado mountain.
longs peak • rocky mountain national park • climbing • hiking • colorado fourteener
Alluvial Fan: A Legacy of the Lawn Lake Flood
A dam broke high in the mountains and a flash flood exploded down the Roaring Fork River. It was costly and devastating, but the alluvial fan it created is one of the fascinating geologic features of Rocky Mountain National Park.
alluvial fan • lawn lake • flash flood • roaring river • fall river
A dam broke high in the mountains and a flash flood exploded down the Roaring Fork River. It was costly and devastating, but the alluvial fan it created is one of the fascinating geologic features of Rocky Mountain National Park.
alluvial fan • lawn lake • flash flood • roaring river • fall river
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
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
Fly Fishing for Greenback Cutthroat Trout
Greenback Cutthroat are as gorgeous and rare as trout come in the U.S. Every fly fisher should experience their spectacular colors and habitat -- and their challenge!
greenback • cutthroat • trout • lawn • lake
Greenback Cutthroat are as gorgeous and rare as trout come in the U.S. Every fly fisher should experience their spectacular colors and habitat -- and their challenge!
greenback • cutthroat • trout • lawn • lake
Show Time for Bull Elk
In September and October, the bugling call of bull elk resounds through the forests, as they compete for the attention of the cows. It's an exciting natural drama that nature has designed to determine the strongest, healthiest bulls who will sire next years calves.
elk • cervus elaphus canadensis • wapiti • yellowstone • bugling
In September and October, the bugling call of bull elk resounds through the forests, as they compete for the attention of the cows. It's an exciting natural drama that nature has designed to determine the strongest, healthiest bulls who will sire next years calves.
elk • cervus elaphus canadensis • wapiti • yellowstone • bugling
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
Who Is That Masked Bandit?
Who is that masked bandit? Hints: it is not the Lone Ranger and it is sometimes found in my backyard.
common raccoon • procyon lotor • elm trees • colorado • rocky mountain national park
Who is that masked bandit? Hints: it is not the Lone Ranger and it is sometimes found in my backyard.
common raccoon • procyon lotor • elm trees • colorado • rocky mountain national park
Alberta’s Three Lakes of Louise
Snow-capped peaks of Canadian Rockies reflect in three lakes near the town of Lake Louise - Lake Agnes, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise itself.
lake agnes • lake louise • moraine lake • banff national park • morain lake
Snow-capped peaks of Canadian Rockies reflect in three lakes near the town of Lake Louise - Lake Agnes, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise itself.
lake agnes • lake louise • moraine lake • banff national park • morain lake
Colorado Cactus
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 endangered cactus in the U.S.? Take a look here and I'll tell you.
cactus;cacti;succulent;colorado;desert;prickly pea
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 endangered cactus in the U.S.? Take a look here and I'll tell you.
cactus;cacti;succulent;colorado;desert;prickly pea
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
In the Path of Autumn
Autumn is a time for long migrations, urgent preparations, and dramatic changes as it moves from the tundra to the plains. The signs are there in the colors and the activities of animals.
autumn • trail ridge road • rocky mountain national park • tundra • pika
Autumn is a time for long migrations, urgent preparations, and dramatic changes as it moves from the tundra to the plains. The signs are there in the colors and the activities of animals.
autumn • trail ridge road • rocky mountain national park • tundra • pika
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
Western U.S. Autumn Offers Foliage, Wildlife
They're not as well known as East Coast foliage, but western autumns shine with golden aspen, crimson huckleberries, blazing willows. Here are three western fall trips.
western u.s. fall color • autumn foliage • yellowstone national park in autumn • rocky mountain national park • elk bugling autumn
They're not as well known as East Coast foliage, but western autumns shine with golden aspen, crimson huckleberries, blazing willows. Here are three western fall trips.
western u.s. fall color • autumn foliage • yellowstone national park in autumn • rocky mountain national park • elk bugling autumn
Estess Keepsake in Grand Lake, Colorado
A vacation home in the pristine area of Sun Valley Lake, three miles north of Grand Lake, Colorado, offers a personalized and economical alternative to a hotel.
vacation rental homes • grand lake vacations • affordable mountain vacations • colorado fishing vacations • sun valley lake vacation homes
A vacation home in the pristine area of Sun Valley Lake, three miles north of Grand Lake, Colorado, offers a personalized and economical alternative to a hotel.
vacation rental homes • grand lake vacations • affordable mountain vacations • colorado fishing vacations • sun valley lake vacation homes
Ground Squirrels: a .Couple of Cute Little Critters
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels and Uinta Ground Squirrels live in very diffent habitats. Both of them hibernate, but one of them is only active about 25% of its life because it also estivates (Whatever does that mean?)
golden mantled ground squirrel • uinta ground squirrel • hibernate • estivate • rocky mountains
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels and Uinta Ground Squirrels live in very diffent habitats. Both of them hibernate, but one of them is only active about 25% of its life because it also estivates (Whatever does that mean?)
golden mantled ground squirrel • uinta ground squirrel • hibernate • estivate • rocky mountains
On the Alpine Tundra
What can you possibly see on a land as barren as the alpine tundra? Sometimes it's like magic.
alpine tundra;rock mountain national park;tree lin
What can you possibly see on a land as barren as the alpine tundra? Sometimes it's like magic.
alpine tundra;rock mountain national park;tree lin
Colorado: Estes Park Adventure
Estes Condos of Estes Park provides a delightful mountain hospitality experience with a modern wilderness appeal regardless of the type of consumer or personal taste.
estes park • colorado travel • romantic places • cabin condos • adventure travel
Estes Condos of Estes Park provides a delightful mountain hospitality experience with a modern wilderness appeal regardless of the type of consumer or personal taste.
estes park • colorado travel • romantic places • cabin condos • adventure travel
Denver's Best Fall Foliage Drives
With over one billion aspen trees, Colorado's fall color rivals any in the country. Take an easy autumn foliage drive from Denver to see the spectacular mountain scenery.
fall foliage • fall color • fall colour • autumn color • autumn foliage
With over one billion aspen trees, Colorado's fall color rivals any in the country. Take an easy autumn foliage drive from Denver to see the spectacular mountain scenery.
fall foliage • fall color • fall colour • autumn color • autumn foliage
Best Animal Watching Adventures in the U.S.
There are plenty of destinations across America, where wild animals still roam and up-close encounters can (safely) happen.
animal watching • wildlife viewing • wolves • moose • raptors
There are plenty of destinations across America, where wild animals still roam and up-close encounters can (safely) happen.
animal watching • wildlife viewing • wolves • moose • raptors
Columbine and Wood Lily: Two Wildflower Beauties
Consider this a tribute to two of the most beautiful wildflowers in the Colorado Rockies. They are so lovely, they must be protected by law, and by the help of everyone who enjoys them.
columbine • wood lily • preservation • wildflowers • aquilegia coerulea
Consider this a tribute to two of the most beautiful wildflowers in the Colorado Rockies. They are so lovely, they must be protected by law, and by the help of everyone who enjoys them.
columbine • wood lily • preservation • wildflowers • aquilegia coerulea
Dude Ranch Vacations In Colorado
A Colorado dude ranch vacation is a great family vacation and Grand County Colorado is home to more dude ranches than any other place in the United States.
dude ranch vacations • great family vacation • colorado dude ranches • horseback riding • drowsy water ranch
A Colorado dude ranch vacation is a great family vacation and Grand County Colorado is home to more dude ranches than any other place in the United States.
dude ranch vacations • great family vacation • colorado dude ranches • horseback riding • drowsy water ranch
Ghosts of Stanley Hotel
Located in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, the spooky Stanley Hotel is considered one of the most haunted hotels in America.
stanley hotel • rocky mountains • estes park colorado • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories
Located in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, the spooky Stanley Hotel is considered one of the most haunted hotels in America.
stanley hotel • rocky mountains • estes park colorado • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories
Rocky Mts Ski Resorts Summer
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Rocky Mountains.
summertime ski resort • eastern ski resorts summer • mountain resort summer activities • water parks • ski resort mountain biking
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Rocky Mountains.
summertime ski resort • eastern ski resorts summer • mountain resort summer activities • water parks • ski resort mountain biking
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
The Alpine Ecosystem
Alpine biomes are ecosystems found on the tops of mountains around the world. They host a variety of plants and animals adapted to these unique conditions.
the alpine ecosystem • alpine biomes • snowy biomes • high altitude mountaintop life • plant species in alpine ecosystems
Alpine biomes are ecosystems found on the tops of mountains around the world. They host a variety of plants and animals adapted to these unique conditions.
the alpine ecosystem • alpine biomes • snowy biomes • high altitude mountaintop life • plant species in alpine ecosystems
Top Tips for Dude Ranch Vacations
Holidays on dude ranches from Arizona and New Mexico through Colorado to Wyoming and Montana offer a look at the old American west, from rustic to deluxe accommodation
dude ranch vacations • guest ranch holidays • working • cowboys • riding
Holidays on dude ranches from Arizona and New Mexico through Colorado to Wyoming and Montana offer a look at the old American west, from rustic to deluxe accommodation
dude ranch vacations • guest ranch holidays • working • cowboys • riding
America's Most Scenic Drives
Take a ride up lofty mountains and glacier-formed peaks, through dense, old-growth forests, and along lakes and ocean shorelines on these classic road trip get-aways.
scenic highways • scenic drives • maui • hana highway • colorado
Take a ride up lofty mountains and glacier-formed peaks, through dense, old-growth forests, and along lakes and ocean shorelines on these classic road trip get-aways.
scenic highways • scenic drives • maui • hana highway • colorado
Climbing Longs Peak, South of Estes Park, CO
The trail from Longs Peak Campground up to Longs Peak at 14,255 feet via the Keyhole Route is long and strenuous with very steep and rocky slopes above the Keyhole.
views • boulders • keyhole • summit • colorado
The trail from Longs Peak Campground up to Longs Peak at 14,255 feet via the Keyhole Route is long and strenuous with very steep and rocky slopes above the Keyhole.
views • boulders • keyhole • summit • colorado
Colorado; In the Path of Autumn
Autumn is a time for long migrations, urgent preparations, and dramatic changes as it moves from Colorado's high tundra to the plains. J.B.Barton follows the colorful path of Autumn in Colorado's majestic National Park and Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge.
colorado • denver • monte • vista • cottonwoods
Autumn is a time for long migrations, urgent preparations, and dramatic changes as it moves from Colorado's high tundra to the plains. J.B.Barton follows the colorful path of Autumn in Colorado's majestic National Park and Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge.
colorado • denver • monte • vista • cottonwoods
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
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
HYPOTHERMIA
Causes, signs and symptoms, and First Aid for HYPOTHERMIA.
hypothermia • first aid • winter
Causes, signs and symptoms, and First Aid for HYPOTHERMIA.
hypothermia • first aid • winter
Moose: Now Thriving in the Colorado Rockies
Moose were introduced to Colorado in 1978 and are thriving. I feel quite privileged to have had a few peaceful encounters with the largest member of the deer family. Here is some information about these wonderful, big animals and a couple of excellent links where you can learn more.
colorado • wildlife • moose • wetlands • antlers
Moose were introduced to Colorado in 1978 and are thriving. I feel quite privileged to have had a few peaceful encounters with the largest member of the deer family. Here is some information about these wonderful, big animals and a couple of excellent links where you can learn more.
colorado • wildlife • moose • wetlands • antlers
Sorting Lichens
Lichens are not easy to name, but here's a brief explanation of the four basic types of lichens with pictures to help you along.
Lichens are not easy to name, but here's a brief explanation of the four basic types of lichens with pictures to help you along.
When the Prairie Blooms
1995 was a sweet, wet, bountiful year on the prairie east of my home. It's a wonderful year when the prairie blooms, one worth telling about.
pawnee • national grasslands • prairie evening primrose • shortgrass prairie • steppe
1995 was a sweet, wet, bountiful year on the prairie east of my home. It's a wonderful year when the prairie blooms, one worth telling about.
pawnee • national grasslands • prairie evening primrose • shortgrass prairie • steppe
Road trips: Summer climbing destinations
Climbing destinations for summertime road tripping. The key is high elevation (or at least high latitudes!) A few behind-the-scenes tips for getting out to Yosemite Valley, Tuolome Meadow, Taquitz and Suicide Rocks,the Crags of Flagstaff, Boulder, Durango - and even some time dangling above the North Shore of Lake Superior!
outdoor recreation • climbing • california • arizona • minnesota
Climbing destinations for summertime road tripping. The key is high elevation (or at least high latitudes!) A few behind-the-scenes tips for getting out to Yosemite Valley, Tuolome Meadow, Taquitz and Suicide Rocks,the Crags of Flagstaff, Boulder, Durango - and even some time dangling above the North Shore of Lake Superior!
outdoor recreation • climbing • california • arizona • minnesota
The Summer of our Discontent: Closing the Southwest
If you're planning to enjoy the Southwest this summer, you might be concerned about fire-preventative forest closures across the four corners states. Don't worry! There's still plenty to do. Read on, intrepid hikers, cyclists, trail runners and rock climbers...
flagstaff • coconino national forest • prescott national forest • grand canyon • sedona
If you're planning to enjoy the Southwest this summer, you might be concerned about fire-preventative forest closures across the four corners states. Don't worry! There's still plenty to do. Read on, intrepid hikers, cyclists, trail runners and rock climbers...
flagstaff • coconino national forest • prescott national forest • grand canyon • sedona
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