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Back to Castlewood

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Roger

We hiked at Castlewood Canyon State Park. As of now, it’s my wife’s favorite place in Colorado. Note the herd of Mule Deer in the top photo. Birds we saw in the park: Northern (Red-shafted) Flicker American Robin Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay … Continue reading →

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The Prodigal Son

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Roger

On a Thursday afternoon, I went with coworkers to view an art exhibit. It was called “The Father & His Two Sons: The Art of Forgiveness.” There were 40 or so pieces of art on the theme of the prodigal … Continue reading →

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Bird #474 — American Three-toed Woodpecker

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Roger

picoides (from picus, a woodpecker, and eidos, appearance) dorsalis (from dorsal; of or pertaining to the back) Sunday, March 5, 2017 Palmer Lake, Colorado — Pike-San Isabel National Forest — Ice Cave Creek Trail I hiked up the Palmer Lake … Continue reading →

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Palmer Lake Reservoir

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Roger

This afternoon I hiked up to Palmer Lake Reservoir. There are actually two reservoirs, the lower one little more than a pond. Together they supply the water for the town of Palmer Lake. There’s an access road that leads up … Continue reading →

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Out and About in Castle Rock

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Roger

After our morning hike at Roxborough State Park, we went to Crave Real Burgers for lunch. I decided to go for the bacon cheeseburger with grilled-cheese sandwiches for a bun. It was called the Fatty Melt. And I had a … Continue reading →

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