Category Archives: Scenery

Paint Mines

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Roger

On a cloudy morning that turned into a beautiful day, we headed east into the plains to Paint Mines Interpretive Park. We parked in the first lot we came to and headed off on the trail that looked most promising. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Helen Hunt Falls

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Roger

As part of our New Years Eve exploration, we drove up Cheyenne Canyon to Helen Hunt Falls, named for a local author.

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Ben Lomand Moutain

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Roger

On Wednesday afternoon, I decided to take a walk. I drove to Palmer Lake and set off south on the New Santa Fe Trail toward Monument. It was a pretty day, chilly enough for a coat, and I was the … Continue reading →

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Garden of the Gods Again

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Roger

My wife flew out on Friday. I picked her up in Denver. We spent Saturday touring houses around Colorado Springs with  a realtor. After church on Sunday, we went to Garden of the Gods. This was my third visit, although … Continue reading →

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