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St. Elmo

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Roger

We unintentionally rendezvoused with a whole bunch of other people at St. Elmo, the ghost town at the foot of Mount Princeton. It was too crowded to really enjoy. For about half an hour, we watched the Broad-tailed and Rufous … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Gulch

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Roger

Based on lists by other birders, this is the go-to place for high-mountain species in El Paso County. I went early on a Friday that was forecasted to get up to 90°. The Rainbow Gulch Trail is about a mile-and-a-half-long … Continue reading →

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Highlights from Recent Reading

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Roger

God could not have us in His presence with sin upon us. He could not suffer a single speck or stain of sin upon His sons and daughters. The father could not have the prodigal at his table with the … Continue reading →

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Catamount Reservoir

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Roger

I hiked to Catamount Reservoir from Green Mountain Falls — a hike I’ve made twice before with coworkers and friends. It was a beautiful day, although a bit warm, and the trails were crowded. A touch of altitude sickness prevented … Continue reading →

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Back to Elevenmile Canyon

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Roger

When I looked at my Eleven Mile Canyon bird list after my last visit, I saw that I was only four birds away from being the person who has seen the most birds there. And there is a trail to … Continue reading →

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