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If you fly over the Rocky Mountains along the Front Range, you’ll see amoeba-shaped blobs of water dotting the landscape. But most of those blobs aren’t natural lakes, they are instead reservoirs. In fact, my hometown of Nederland, Colorado is perched upon the shores of Barker Reservoir. Reservoirs and the…
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My curiosity got the best of of me. Due to a ski instructor clinic, I found myself in Breckenridge today, and decided to make a pilgrimage to see him. I got some information from a friend about the trail to take, and headed up Wellington Road. When I pulled into…
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As I make my way up from North Boulder Creek, I come to a trail junction. I could head up the old mining road, but decide instead to go left up a steep slope. I want to see my favorite tree. The Rosy Tree Both its size and color help…
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Working as a Park Ranger for many years, I became fascinated with visiting other national park sites. One of my most memorable visits occurred at Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore. I got to learn all about our national anthem as well as a lot of history behind America’s flag….
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