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As we descend down Berthoud Pass, the expanse of the valley starts to come into view. Driving further north towards Fraser and Granby heading towards Grand Lake, the views open and the skies become enormous. Spending time in the Fraser Valley reminds me of Colorado’s version of “Big Sky Country.”…
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“….to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” — Organic Act of 1916 When national parks…
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Just past Lake Isabelle, I catch my first glance. It’s long and white, and from this distance, it could be just a large patch of snow hanging from the top of the mountain. I keep up my pace, and encounter the season’s first new snow — first just a couple…
Continue readingThat pop of yellow among the blue-green pines and firs. Frost on the windshield of the car. The sound of an elk bugling in the distance. Signs of fall are all around. While some lament the passing of summer, I’m not among them. I’ve never been a fan of hot…
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