San Juan Mountains of Colorado
I spent a few days in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado recently. I love the area because lakes abound as do wildflowers. I started my trip in American Basin…
Crested Butte Wildflowers 2023
I took a quick trip to Crested Butte to check out the wildflowers this year. The flowers weren't as ever-present as they have been in the past but in areas…
Dream Lake Loop
I hiked a loop from Bear Lake parking lot in Rocky Mountain National Park yesterday. I photographed the sunrise at Dream Lake and then ventured over the hill to Lake…
Broadmoor Hotel
I had the opportunity to stay at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO recently. The hotel is a Colorado landmark and one of the most ornate you'll find. I…
Fall Color Colorado 2021
I traveled around a few points in the state of Colorado looking for fall color this past weekend. It has been a really nice fall with good weather for a…
East Inlet Trail Rocky Mountain National Park
I finally got a reservation to backpack the East Inlet Trail of Rocky Mountain National Park. Highlights include Adams Falls and a chain of five lakes. I made it to…
Eccles Pass
Eccles Pass offers some panoramic views of the Eagles Nest Wilderness near Frisco, CO. I hiked up yesterday to catch the last of the wildflower show for 2020. Despite the…
Gore Lake
Gore Lake is one of the prettiest in the Gore Range near Vail, CO. It also boasts some of the biggest trout you'll see in an alpine environment. Which of…
Crater Lake-Indian Peaks Wilderness
The views from Crater Lake and Mirror Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness are some of the most iconic views in the Colorado mountains. I was excited to finally get…
Willow Lake-Sangre de Cristo
My boys and I backpacked to Willow Lake in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range near Crestone, CO last weekend. It is a challenging hike, but the beautiful lake at…