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Working as a park ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park, I got asked a variety of questions from park visitors. Many times they were obvious questions you’d expect: “How far is it to Grand Lake?”, “Where can we see the elk?”, “Can you recommend an easy hike?” What’s a Park…
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I’d passed the sign hundreds of times before. But as I drove the Peak to Peak Highway today and saw the familiar brown sign with white letters etched into it, I took the time to think about it. Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Much of the land that surrounds Nederland…
Continue readingAfter a hard run, I wanted nothing more than to soak my aching legs in a nice, hot bath. I walked upstairs into the master bath, and turned the faucet on. Going back into the bedroom, I laid on the bed, feeling sweaty and tired. I couldn’t wait to climb…
Continue readingHikers, backpackers, dogs, and more dogs. It was a perfect day for hiking — lots of sunshine, blue skies, a crisp fall day. Donning my vest and a simple long-sleeve shirt, we made our way up the trail. I glance over to the creek. In contrast to early last summer,…
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