Winter above, fall in the valley
A typically beautiful fall scene in the Colorado high country. Taken on Guanella Pass a couple of weeks ago, it was gorgeous – and chilly. Near and above timberline, a…
Cool clouds at first light in Colorado’s high country
This camping trip to 10,000 feet two weekends ago was a disappointment in terms of wildlife sightings. It was however, a winner in terms of the views afforded, particularly at…
Smoky mountain sunrise
Thus far this summer, Colorado has managed to escape any significant wildfires. However, smoke from blazes burning in neighboring states has occasionally intruded on our normally blue skies. Such was…
Golden sunflowers and the Mile High City
This sunflower field is absolutely massive and its location affords some fun, different views. While it was, unfortunately, a bit hazy on the morning this was taken, it was way…
A sign of the coming change of seasons?
Snow or hail? I am not sure which. I headed up Mount Evans at dawn yesterday and noticed a surprising about of “white stuff” in the shadowed areas on Evans.…
Tellurium Peak views in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
Going to places like this is always a highlight of my trips to the Colorado high country. It took a long, rough ride on our ATVs to get there but,…