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A neighbor emailed us recently to let us know of extreme bear activity in our neighborhood. Several residents have had bear incidents on their property ranging from fairly mild (knocking something over), to downright aggressive and scary. Apparently at one home, a bear was able to slide open the patio door,…
Continue readingLast year I wrote about the turtles — no, not the ones with four legs, a hard shell and small face with beady eyes. The turtles of the variety the move at a very slow pace are the ones I’m referring to. A friend of ours from Nederland coined the…
Continue readingSome friends of Bryon and me got into a lengthy discussion via e-mail today about backpacking gear, specifically water filters. It reminded me of a bigger issue of how important the right gear is in general. People who live in Colorado generally love to partake of the great outdoors, especially…
Continue readingThe first Saturday in June, people all over the country celebrate National Trails Day, the largest celebration of trails on any single day in the U.S. The American Hiking Society conceived the idea of one day to celebrate the importance of trails and the important role they play in uniting…
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