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Fire on the Mountain

Another fire engine blasted through the Nederland traffic circle, sirens blaring, lights flashing.  That was the second one in a matter of minutes.  Still, in my mind, I thought there must have a been car or motorcycle accident on Peak to Peak highway.  Those were so common during summertime with…

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Honey, I almost hit a moose!

Still groggy from getting up at 5 a.m., I climbed into my dirty Subaru Forester with my cup of coffee and drove out the snowy driveway.  Plugging in my iTunes for some driving music at this early hour, I glanced up and saw something flash across the road.  Slowing down,…

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Rocky Mountain Sunrise

When you think of memorable sunrise spots, your mind might conjure up island paradises, the coasts of Maine or the beaches of southern Florida.  With their unobstructed views of the ocean, they make a beautiful setting to watch the sun rise.  The mountains of Colorado are more well known for their…

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Wildlife Crossing

As more and more moose, deer, and elk continue to populate the Nederland area as well as other foothill towns, wildlife crossing signs appear along our major roadways such as Boulder Canyon, Peak to Peak Highway and others.  You can tell a lot about mountain sense of humor by looking…

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