This is all about the great outdoors. As an expert on travel and adventure in the Centennial State, I share my experiences in “Explore Colorado.” Since I lived in San Antonio and Houston for a total of 11 years, and travel back frequently, I share my adventures in the Lone Star State in “Explore Texas.” The “Explore the Outdoors” section features a plethora of adventures from La Bufadora near Ensenada, Mexico to walking the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, South Carolina. In “Explore the Parks,” I shares my many adventures in national parks from the desert of Joshua Tree National Park to the snow covered peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park.
If you’re looking to get off the beaten path and experience Colorado’s stunning backcountry, add Colorado’s Alpine Loop Scenic and Historic Byway. The 65-mile scenic drive is usually snow free June through September or early October. It’s filled with streams, treeless tundra, mountain passes and an incredibly preserved ghost town. You can access the loop … Continue reading
Yes, there really is a South Park. Matt Stone and Trey Parker, creators of the television series “South Park,” used Fairplay, Colorado as the visual basis for the town South Park in their animated series. In Fairplay, there is a walkable museum called South Park City. You literally step back in time in this South … Continue reading
This is a loop hike filled with stunning views of red rock canyons, towering sandstone rock formations I hiked through two canyons, past stunning sandstone scenery for a 5-mile loop on the canyon floor in Colorado National Monument I had gotten into Fruita late afternoon and drove the scenic drive up to the Visitor Center … Continue reading
You don’t have to worry about crowds at this national park home to a magnificent wilderness of jagged canyon walls and a river rushing by far below. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is the least visited national park in Colorado. It’s also one of the least visited in the country. It should be … Continue reading
I love Mesa Verde National Park. If I’m anywhere close, I’m likely driving up the mesa to spend more time in the first national park dedicated to the works of man. Ancestral Puebloan people lived on the mesa from around 600 AD to 1300 AD. I love doing the loop drives and hitting the trail. … Continue reading
I will never underestimate a small town museum again after visiting the Ouray County Historical Musuem. When visiting small towns, I like to stop in their visitor center or museum because, more often than not, I learn some interesting nugget of history I didn’t know before. Usually these visits are less than 30 minutes. When … Continue reading
“Step out of your comfort zone, change begins at the end of your comfort zone” (Roy T. Bennett). “Be willing to be uncomfortable” (Peter McWilliams). “Do one thing everyday that scares you” (Eleanor Roosevelt). “Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest opportunity for growth” (Bryan McGill). We’ve all heard these sayings and quotes when you … Continue reading
Cathedral Lake is an iconic wildflower hike in Colorado. But, be warned – it’s not easy. Forest Service rates it difficult and I agree, mainly because of a brutal switchback section. The effort is worth it to see wildflowers, waterfalls, stunning views of the Elk Mountain Range and a beautiful alpine lake. Cathedral Lake sits … Continue reading
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