Effects of mountain pine beetle epidemic clearly visible
I post this picture not due to any great photographic quality but simply to illustrate how some of our gorgeous mountain areas in Colorado have been affected by this little…
Gear down, flaps extended as juvenile Bald Eagle comes in for a landing
A very determined young eagle prepares to touch down in a tree for our Freedom Friday picture. Taken back in March at Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado, this juvenile showcases…
American Pika works hard at nest building
I had an absolutely fabulous time watching this little guy (or gal) near the top of Trail Ridge Road. I stopped to take pictures of Marmots and sat down on…
Moose calf goes for a morning stroll with mom
I spent five days camping in Arapaho National Forest and despite the location and multiple day trips into Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado , the start of day five found…
First attempt at astrophotograhy captures the Milky Way and Perseid meteor shower
Sitting outside by the campfire in Arapaho National Forest the other night, I decided on a whim to try my hand at astrophotography. All in all, I don't think they…
Bald Eagle searches the ice’s edge for a meal
A bit of a throwback for Freedom Friday to the beginning of March. The ice on Cherry Creek State Park’s lake was quickly receding as spring neared and temperatures rose.…