Category Archives: Hikes

Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Roger

Saturday morning in Colorado Springs was gray, overcast, and damp. I headed for a trail I hadn’t hiked before. It was about 30 miles north of my house, not far from Castle Rock. As soon as I drove over the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Roger

I took off early for Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. The government was shut down, so I was a bit surprised that I could get in. The place was busier than I’ve ever seen it—I must have passed 10 other … Continue reading →

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Castlewood Canyon

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Roger

A quick hike at Castlewood Canyon State Park, and then up to Parker to tour a museum. That was my plan. But as I drove north on Routh 83, it began to rain. When I pulled into the park, I … Continue reading →

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Catamount Trail

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Roger

Never daunted in her quest to introduce people to hiking in the mountains, Young organized another adventure for CBS staff. As enticement, she offered to supply a picnic lunch at the mid-point. The hike followed the Catamount Trail from the … Continue reading →

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Quandary Peak

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Roger

Quandary Peak (Summit County) — 14,265 feet—So named by miners who could not identify ore found on the mountain. My friend and coworker Young organized a hike up this 14er for anyone who wanted to go. Her offer was accepted … Continue reading →

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Tunnel Drive Trail

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Roger

Route 50 curves away from the Arkansas River just west of Cañon City. This isn’t surprising, because the river cuts through the Royal Gorge just west of town. Right where the road curves, there’s a trailhead for the Tunnel Drive … Continue reading →

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February Recap

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Roger

Not far from our house, on the route I walk home from work, there’s a random slide. It’s connected to, but not particularly near, a housing development. I stopped by one day to give it a try. I posted this … Continue reading →

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Great Sand Dunes National Park

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Roger

Almost everywhere we went in the San Luis Valley, we could see the huge sand dunes piled up against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. From a distance, they were dwarfed by the mountains. They got impressively larger as we drove … Continue reading →

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