Author Archives: Roger

Rocky Mountain National Park — Moose

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Roger

As we were getting out of our car at Holzwarth Historic Site, a kind man with a British accent pulled up in his SUV and informed us that family of moose were grazing in the meadow along the Colorado River. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | Comments Off on Rocky Mountain National Park — Moose

Rocky Mountain National Park — West Side

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Roger

The Never Summer Mountains Holzwarth Historic Site The Fleshut Cabin, built by the first person to homestead in the Colorado River Valley. The Holzwarth family operated a fishing camp/dude ranch in the area from 1918 into the 1970’s. Golden-mantled Ground … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | Comments Off on Rocky Mountain National Park — West Side

Rocky Mountain National Park — Trail Ridge Road

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Roger

We drove west across the park on Trail Ridge Road, stopping at most of the pull-offs and overlooks along the way. This is the view from Rainbow Curve. The Forest Canyon Overlook. At lower elevations, the day had been extraordinary. … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | Comments Off on Rocky Mountain National Park — Trail Ridge Road

Rocky Mountain National Park — To Bear Lake

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Roger

I’m still trying to get used to the fact that RMNP is only two-and-a-half hours from home. We were told mid-September is the best time to go to see Elk and fall colors. It has the added advantage of being … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | Comments Off on Rocky Mountain National Park — To Bear Lake

Front Range Barbeque

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Roger

After touring the McAllister House, we drove to Old Colorado City. There was a farmers market going on in the square across the street from Front Range Barbeque, and we expected the place to be packed. The parking areas were, … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado | Comments Off on Front Range Barbeque