Category Archives: Scenery

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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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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Roxborough State Park

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Roger

Morning hike at Roxborough State Park near Denver. Stunning day, stunning scenery. Mule Deer. One of then wandered over to within six feet of where we stood. We also saw a Common Raven, Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay, Black-capped Chickadee, Dark-eyed Junco, Townsend’s … Continue reading →

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Red Rock Canyon

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Roger

We spent a couple hours hiking the trails at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Or at least most of the time we were hiking on trails. I led the group off trail a couple times. Parts of the canyon were … Continue reading →

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Mount Herman

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Roger

It wasn’t fast, and it wasn’t pretty. But I made it to the top of Mount Herman. I went with Young, coworker, friend, and landlord (we’re living in her basement until our house is built). She climbs mountains in her … Continue reading →

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