Category Archives: Mammals

Loveland Pass and Pizza

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Roger

On Saturday we went in search of adventure. We drove the chaos of I-70 west of Denver to Loveland and then cut up to Loveland Pass. It was crowded. We grabbed one of the last parking spaces along the road … Continue reading →

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Million Dollar Highway

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Roger

On Monday we drove home from Durango. We headed north through the mountains, near the route we took on the train the day before. We stopped briefly in Silverton. The road was stunning, and the views went on for more … Continue reading →

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Of Frost and Feathers

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Roger

My plan for Saturday was to head south to the cholla flats to make yet another attempt to see a Sage Thrasher. But when I woke up shortly after dawn and looked outside, I saw that the world was cold … Continue reading →

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Royal Gorge Route

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Roger

We rode the train through the Royal Gorge. It was pricey, but we could have spent a lot more money than we did. Even the hamburgers were $20, so we went foodless. Before we took off, I climbed up on … 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 Canon 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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