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Terrorism in a mountain town?

Even in the mountains…  No place is exempt from potential terrorism or violence.  We like to think that our small mountain town is immune to crime, that we all get along.  And for the most part that is true.  Reading the police reports in the local Mountain-Ear newspaper, the reports…

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The perfect time for a visit….

If you want peace and quiet.  The aspen leaves have turned brown and dropped.  A fresh dusting of snow coats the high peaks.  Days are shortening, with sub-freezing temperatures frequent during the night, but the days are full of sunshine with cool breezes.  And there’s still a chance to hear…

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Snowbirds

Now is the month for the flight from the Rocky Mountains south to places like Arizona, southern California, Texas and Florida.  They will pack up their belongings, pack their cars, and make the long migration to warmer climates.  Some will go in broods, some will go alone.  The timing of…

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Preparing for Winter

An old Park Ranger friend of mine used to do a fall program about how wildlife adapts for the coming winter.  He said four things could happen — migration, hibernation, adaptation, or death. One of the fascinating parts of autumn in the Rocky Mountains is witnessing this change happening all around…

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