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As we descended down a slight incline in the trail, the rush of water greeted my ears. Off to the left, I glimpsed a waterfall cascading down the rocks before settling down into the creek. We take a quick break and snap a couple of photos before continuing on. We…
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If I told you I hiked to Crater Lake, you might say which one? There are at least ten named Crater Lakes in the state of Colorado and two that are in the northern Front Range mountains in neighboring wilderness areas. While both are worthy destinations, I’m reviewing the day…
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As I drove up Foothills Parkway, traffic slowed to a crawl. The culprit? A pack of cyclists. Which logically makes no sense. There’s a substantial bike lane on Route 36 several feet wide that more than accommodates a cyclist without infringing on the flow of traffic. But what’s that saying…
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“What’s a good early summer summit hike I can do?” When I worked as a Park Ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park, visitors frequently asked this question. Many of the popular peaks within the park can be snow packed until Fourth of July, which can be frustrating for those anxious…
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