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I thought I had outsmarted the tourists. Everyone else would have arrived early in the morning and would now be leaving Brainard Lake. I would sneak in around 1 p.m. on this clear sunny day and snag a parking spot. How wrong I was. Foiled Again As I neared the…
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As we head up the trail from the junction, the sound of water greets us. Soon crystal clear waters cascading down the rocks come into view on the right hand side. I’ve always found the sound of water comforting and even soothing while spending time in the great outdoors. This…
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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…
Continue readingIf it’s winter, and there’s snow, there’s nothing I love more than sliding on it on a pair of skis. Whether it’s flying down the slopes at Winter Park or Eldora, or gliding through the trees at Brainard Lake, skiing is something I look forward to all year. Just the…
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