Category Archives: Birds

Spruce Mountain

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Roger

I took my Sunday-afternoon hike at Spruce Mountain Open Space, north of Palmer Lake. It was a stunning day, near 60° and sunny, and there were quite a few people about. This is my favorite hiking spot so far. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Hikes, Scenery | Comments Off on Spruce Mountain

Lincoln Mountain Open Space

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Roger

Lincoln Mountain has two trails. One climbs the mesa and loops around on top. The other wanders around some smaller hills to the northeast. Here’s the mountain from the parking lot. The trail head (although I didn’t take this photo … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Hikes, Scenery | Comments Off on Lincoln Mountain Open Space

Palmer Park

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Roger

I had a rare Monday off work, so I went for another hike in another Colorado Springs Park — Palmer Park. But first, I went to REI and bought my first pair of hiking boots. Two helpful women worked with … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Cities, Hikes, Scenery | Comments Off on Palmer Park

Pulpit Rock

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Roger

I spent a couple hours on a hazy afternoon exploring Pulpit Rock Open Space. Here’s the rock from the parking lot. About twenty minutes later, I took this shot of the parking lot from the top of the rock. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Hikes, Red Chair, Scenery | Comments Off on Pulpit Rock

New Years Day on the Santa Fe

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Roger

A week or so ago, I attempted to hike the New Santa Fe Trail from Palmer Lake to Monument. I got sidetracked (literally) and ended up climbing a mountain. I tried again on the afternoon of New Years Day, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Hikes, Mammals, Scenery | Comments Off on New Years Day on the Santa Fe