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Beaver Mountain Trail

Beaver Mountain Trail

Posted on May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 by jim

We had planned on doing the Beaver Mountain Trail a month or two ago, but the road to the trailhead was gated due…

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Hike to Chasm Lake

Hike to Chasm Lake

Posted on May 7, 2022May 13, 2022 by jim

Chasm Lake is listed as a must-do classic Colorado hike, worthy of an early Saturday start. The hike starts at the extremely popular…

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Weekend at Rebar Ranch

Weekend at Rebar Ranch

Posted on April 3, 2022April 9, 2022 by jim

The focal point of our last-minute 2,550 mile boondoggle was spending a weekend at the Rebar Ranch. When Colette learned that Kevin, Don,…

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Guadalupe Peak - Texas High Point

Guadalupe Peak – Texas High Point

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by jim

Guadalupe Peak – take two, and finally in the rearview mirror. When the NOAA weather forecast looks like this, you know it’s going…

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Posted on March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 by jim

Carlsbad Caverns National Park was on our list in Christmas 2018 as we headed west from visiting Shelby in Houston. Coming north from…

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Camping at Holloman AFB

Camping at Holloman AFB

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by jim

Since White Sands doesn’t have camping available, we tucked into a spot on Raptor Lake at nearby Holloman Air Force Base. No concerns…

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White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park

Posted on March 27, 2022April 9, 2022 by jim

White Sands National Park has been on the list for a long time – but as White Sands National Monument. When we threw…

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Quandary Peak Winter Ascent

Quandary Peak Winter Ascent

Posted on March 19, 2022March 20, 2022 by jim

Since it’s the last day of winter – why not celebrate with a climb up Quandary Peak! And since hiking and climbing is…

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Bear Lake to Bierstadt Lake

Bear Lake to Bierstadt Lake

Posted on March 12, 2022March 13, 2022 by jim

Bear Lake to Bierstadt Lake – when Colette is away, the kids must play. We picked through good snowshoe options, and Tom picked…

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Hallett Peak Otis Peak Flattop Mountain

Hallett Peak Otis Peak Flattop Mountain

Posted on March 2, 2022March 13, 2022 by jim

Hallett Peak smacks you right in the face every time you drive up Bear Lake Road to the Bear Lake/Glacier Gorge area. Rising…

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Storm Pass Snowshoe

Storm Pass Snowshoe

Posted on February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 by jim

Storm Pass hasn’t been on my list, since we’ve already hiked to Estes Cone from the Long’s Peak Trailhead and there’s nothing else…

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Comanche Peak Wilderness

Comanche Peak Wilderness

Posted on February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 by jim

When the 66,000 acre Comanche Peak Wilderness is right out the back door, why not make the most of a beautiful winter day!…

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Aspenglen Deer Mountain Loop

Aspenglen Deer Mountain Loop

Posted on January 15, 2022January 17, 2022 by jim

The Aspenglen Deer Mountain Loop started out on our hike list, but the the road to the campground is always closed in the…

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Snowshoeing Cub Lake Loop

Snowshoeing Cub Lake Loop

Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by jim

The Cub Lake Loop Trail hasn’t been high on our list since there are so many other trails, but as we start to…

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Snowshoeing Bierstadt Moraine

Snowshoeing Bierstadt Moraine

Posted on January 9, 2022January 10, 2022 by jim

The Bierstadt Moraine has never been our list in all our time spent in RMNP. We drive past the trailhead constantly, without a…

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Snowshoeing West Creek Falls

Snowshoeing West Creek Falls

Posted on January 8, 2022January 14, 2022 by jim

West Creek Falls has been on our list since last year, but it was closed for a long time due to the Cameron…

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Vacation Ends Quickly

Vacation Ends Quickly

Posted on December 30, 2021January 3, 2022 by jim

All good things must come to an end, we just didn’t get to finish playing… Be forewarned – the next few days will…

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Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on December 28, 2021January 22, 2022 by jim

Capitol Reef National Park is amazing when the tourist hordes have gone! It may not have Angel’s Landing or the Bryce Amphitheatre, but…

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Not Fun Snow Drive

Not Fun Snow Drive

Posted on December 27, 2021March 9, 2022 by jim

a.k.a – This Really Sucks Snow Drive. This album is out of sequence, but we spent so much extra time driving 5mph through…

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Lower Calf Creek Falls

Lower Calf Creek Falls

Posted on December 27, 2021March 9, 2022 by jim

Lower Calf Creek Falls is the most visited attraction in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, but only because of it’s proximity to scenic…

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100 Hands Pictograph

100 Hands Pictograph

Posted on December 27, 2021March 9, 2022 by jim

The 100 Hands Pictograph is a must-stop if you’re passing through Boulder, Utah doing a National Park loop. Located a short, easy hike…

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