Longs Peak in the clouds
At 14,259 feet high, Longs Peak is probably one of the most famous mountains in Colorado. It is the farthest north fourteener in the Rocky Mountains and can be seen…
Blazing orange in the forest for the first day of autumn
The change of seasons is upon us with the autumnal equinox and fall having arrived this morning. Here in Colorado, we are hoping for a break from the unseasonably warm…
Smoky sunrise along a high country road
Everyone is well aware of the devastating wildfires that have hit the western United States in recent weeks. Here in Colorado, we have had five major blazes, two of which…
Field of gold
As I mentioned before, I didn't really spend much time on the sunflowers this season. There was just way too much drama at the fields and way too much bad…
Cameron Peak Fire smoke plume creates a colorful sunset
A beautiful sunset this evening but, unfortunately, due to the Cameron Peak Fire which flared up this afternoon due to record high temperatures and strong winds. Massive smoke plume from…
Golden aspen trees in the fall
A throwback image to last year on my fall foliage drive at the end of September and one I haven't shared before. Last year I didn't have a great deal…