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A few days ago I wrote of how the natural world adjusts to the changing weather and prepares itself for winter. But with the change of seasons, the residents of this mountain town engage in their own personal autumn rites to prepare for the impending snow and wind. I was…
Continue readingNow 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…
Continue readingAn 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…
Continue readingStanding on the corner adjacent to the circle, the line of cars went on and on, disappearing around the curve in the road. There had to be at least forty cars lined up, patiently waiting to enter the circle. And it wasn’t just on Highway 72, the scenic byway from Estes…
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