Category Archives: Places to Go

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 organized a hike up this 14er for anyone who wanted to go. I met some … Continue reading →

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Crested Butte

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Roger

The area around Crested Butte is world famous for its variety and quantity of wildflowers. There’s a festival every summer, which we wanted no part of. We arranged to visit the weekend after. We weren’t the only ones with that … Continue reading →

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Wild Basin and Trail Ridge Road

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Roger

Black Swifts were reported from the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. I took a Wednesday off work and drove up early. Wild Basin is in the southeast corner of the park, reached by a rutted dirt road. … Continue reading →

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Ark Encounter

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Roger

We made the pilgrimage to Kentucky to visit Answer in Genesis’ Ark Encounter attraction. We arrived at noon, just as it was opening, on a warm summer afternoon. With parking, it cost us a cool $102 to get in. We … Continue reading →

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Palmer Lake Reservoirs

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Roger

I took an early-morning, five-mile, three-and-a-half hour hike on the Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail on July 4. Here’s some of what I saw.

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