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Square Top Lakes Trail: One of Colorado’s Prettiest Alpine Hikes

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Square Top Lakes Trail: One of Colorado’s Prettiest Alpine Hikes

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Jennifer Broome • Leave a comment

Hike the Square Top Lakes Trail from Guanella Pass near Georgetown for alpine lakes, wildflowers, water crossings, and stunning Mount Bierstadt views. Continue reading →

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Cool Colorado Lakes for Water Fun

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Cool Colorado Lakes for Water Fun

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Jennifer Broome • 2 Comments

The sweltering summer heat has a lot of us searching for spots where we can cool off. These are some of my favorite cool Colorado lakes for aqua adventures. Some take a little effort to get to and other are easy access. Close to Denver: Barr Lake State Park This is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Travel inspo, weather, & climate insight
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63 Countries | 50🇺🇸States | 290/433 NPS
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This is life. 💙🏔️ Fresh mountain air. Alpine lake

This is life. 💙🏔️

Fresh mountain air. Alpine lakes. Miles of trail. Wildflower wonderment.

Not the emails. Not the deadlines. Just this. I like this.

POV: You hit pause. Not because you’re tired…becau

POV: You hit pause. Not because you’re tired…because this is why you came.

Sometimes the trail asks you to slow down and simply reflect.

When your head is in the clouds, it’s exactly where it should be.

These are the moments I hike for. The ones where the only things on my to-do list are to breathe, dream a little, and be grateful for the beauty around me.

Enjoy the journey, not just the summit. 💙🏔️

Thanks @fatmanlittletrail for capturing this epic pause moment during our hike.

Sometimes the best picnic tables don’t have tables

Sometimes the best picnic tables don’t have tables. 🏔️🧺

Nearly 2.5 miles of climbing led to this perch above Lower Square Top Lake, where lunch came with one of Colorado’s best alpine lake views.

No crowds. No cell service. Just mountain air, clouds reflecting on the water, and a reminder that the best views are usually the ones you earn.

📍Upper Square Top Lake via Guanella Pass
🥾 4.8 miles round trip
⛰️ Just under 1,000 feet of elevation gain

Would you eat here? 🙋‍♀️

Thanks @fatmanlittletrail for capturing the picnic view during our fun hike!

Want to picnic at 11,500 feet? 🏔️🧺 After bouncing

Want to picnic at 11,500 feet? 🏔️🧺

After bouncing up a rugged OHV road, climbing through the pines, crossing creeks, and stopping at treeline for views of Mount of the Holy Cross, an over-the-top picnic was waiting in the alpine tundra.

Stunning charcuterie boards paired beautifully with sweeping views across the Sawatch, Gore, and Mosquito Ranges, with Camp Hale spread out below.

Then we climbed to nearly 12,000 feet on Resolution Mountain, searched for fossils, learned about the 10th Mountain Division’s WWII training, spotted wildflowers, and finished with a steep descent through pine and aspen forests into the glacially carved Pando Valley.

This is Colorado adventure…with a side of luxury. I’d do it again in a heartbeat in @discovervailcolorado.

📍Peak Indulgence Jeep Tour with @vail4x4tours
🧀 Picnic by @thegrazingfox + @picnicvail

We were 200 feet from the summit…and turned around

We were 200 feet from the summit…and turned around.🥾⛰️

Crazy? 🤔 Smart? 💯

Uneva Peak is one of the most underrated hikes near Vail, and the wildflowers are putting on a spectacular show. As a meteorologist, I’ve noticed they’re peaking weeks early with warmer-than-normal temps.🌸🪻

When we reached the ridge, the winds were howling. The summit isn’t going anywhere, and 3 experienced hikers made the smart call to avoid an unnecessary wind beat down on the fully exposed final 200 vertical feet.💨

Instead, we hiked down to get out of the wind, found a quiet spot for lunch, soaked in the Gore Range views, and enjoyed the alpine wildflowers.

A great day in the mountains isn’t measured by a summit. It’s enjoying the trail, views, and friends…and knowing when to call it so you get home safely.

📍Uneva Peak off of Vail Pass near Vail, CO 🥾 6–7 miles | ⛰️ ~2,000’ gain

Thanks to @jimboguide from @paragonguides and my friend @kristinyantis for a fun hiking adventure near @discovervailcolorado!

Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸 I love you! 🥰 It’s the

Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸 I love you! 🥰 It’s the home of the free because of the brave. Thank you to those who serve/served this country filled with incredible people, wild landscapes, opportunities, and dreams. I’m proud to be an American!

Thankful for another year around the sun. 🎉 From c

Thankful for another year around the sun. 🎉 From catching sunrise to a great leisurely lunch @cafeterigo in Park City to a fun evening @oakleyrodeo it’s been a great day.

Now on to America’s birthday!🇺🇸

They are 3 humans who have done extraordinary feat

They are 3 humans who have done extraordinary feats. What a day yesterday at @travelgoodsassociation @hellotravelcon facilitating 1-on-1 90-minute masterclasses with @jimmychin @alexhonnold and @jimwmorrison and hosting the 1 hour fireside chat conversation with all three.

About a month ago during prep calls, each said “ask me anything.” I spent hours researching, watching documentaries and films, and taking deep dives into their lives. What unfolded were conservations that were impactful, meaningful, and at moments hilarious.

So many moments:
Jim - “l live in a forced present” talking about his grief journey
Jimmy - “Nobody benefits in a crisis situation by panicking” talking about decision making in high risk environments
Alex - “What are you willing to risk to achieve the thing?” throwing the question out to audience…and “I do cardio on rest days” talking about his fitness routine (I quickly replied - that is not a rest day. 😂)

While they have achieved superhuman feats, what I found is they are super humans who are kind, curious, loyal, humble, and funny. Thanks guys for incredible conversations!

And thanks @adeinaanderson for capturing moments during each conversation.

#TGAShow2026

Recently I’ve been super busy, even by my standard

Recently I’ve been super busy, even by my standards, on projects and this one is my mountaintop summit. I’ve put in a lot of work prepping to moderate a fireside chat and facilitate 3 masterclasses with @jimwmorrison @alexhonnold and @jimmychin tomorrow @travelgoodsassociation @hellotravelcon.

Can’t wait for these conversations with 3 of the coolest adventurous guys on the planet.

If you could ask them a question what would it be?

#TGAShow2026

Last week I got to spend 2 nights in a part of my

Last week I got to spend 2 nights in a part of my home state of South Carolina that I hadn’t spent much time in….and left wondering how quickly can I get back here to adventure more. It’s @santeecoopercountry and here’s a few of my stops:
Pics 1-3 - I walked the labyrinth then strolled through the peaceful gardens at Mepkin Abbey where Trappist monks have lived since 1949.
Pic 4 - Francis Marion gravesite. Known as the Swamp Fox he was an American Revolutionary War hero
Pic 5 - Eutaw Springs Battleground Park - this was the last major battle of American Revolution before the victory at Yorktown
Pic 6-7, 15-16 - Stayed in a cabin on a pier at Santee State Park and it had a freestanding tub! Nicest state park cabin I’ve ever stayed in. Plus direct access to Lake Marion and gorgeous views
Pic 8-9 - Santee Indian Mound and Fort Watson - didn’t know this history so enjoyed the stop in Bluff Unit of Santee National Wildlife Refuge
Pic 10-14 - Did the scenic drive in Caddo Unit of Santee National Wildlife Refuge - didn’t see any alligators but did see a gorgeous egret and snapping turtle crossing the road

From outdoor adventures to multiple American Revolutionary War sites, Santee Cooper Country is a 5 county region between Charleston and Columbia with small towns and big fun. Can’t wait to visit again!

What a fun day in @explorenorthmyrtlebeach filled

What a fun day in @explorenorthmyrtlebeach filled with paddling, riding, eating, tasting, and dancing.
🛶Paddled through the marsh to Waites Island with @jandlkayaktours
🐴Went on a horseback ride on the beach with @inletpointplantationstables
🍴Had lunch at @theshackcherrygrove including fried okra and sweet tea😋
🍷Enjoyed a fun wine tasting @duplinwinery
💃Carolina Shag lessons At Fat Harold’s Beach Club
🍦Enjoyed a scoop @cravemelt

And my dear childhood friend @phenfish who I’ve known since we were 4 got to experience it all with me. Great day in NMB!

In 1997 I drove out of the Grand Strand leaving my

In 1997 I drove out of the Grand Strand leaving my first television weather job for the next one. 29 years later I returned to work on a television project for @explorenorthmyrtlebeach.

Excited to be back on the South Carolina coast and share what’s special about North Myrtle Beach. Loved getting in a late afternoon walk on the beach enjoying the iconic Cherry Grove Fishing Pier built in the 1950s.

Spending some time back in my home state of South

Spending some time back in my home state of South Carolina. Had a fun day in @visit_beaufortsc and checked off my 290th unit of the @nationalparkservice visiting @reconstructionnps.

Had a great lunch @fillinstationbeaufort and a fun time @haroldscountryclub for happy hour turned dinner, line dancing and karaoke. 😂

Always love visiting @discover_sc and spending time with dear friends @phenfish and @coach1971!

Such a fun event of balloons and classic cars last

Such a fun event of balloons and classic cars last night @balloonmuseum in @visitabq during @prsatravel. If you visit Albuquerque, check out the museum for lots of ballooning history and to learn about the unique “Albuquerque Box” weather phenomenon.

Loved getting to speak about the Great American Road Trip to fabulous travel PRs reps from across the country yesterday.

✅ to my first speaking engagement of the month!

One of my favorite weekends of the year @mountaing

One of my favorite weekends of the year @mountaingamesvail was made even more special with a last minute reunion with some of my @drjonsadventures Kilimanjaro trek team. Of course we had to hike up Vail Mountain. 😂

@drjonkedski @brooke_casacalenda @anisasondhi @tomcophoto and Vijay - SO loved seeing you! Grateful for the joy each of you bring to my life.

One team….one dream!🥰

Just a gal doing a bunch of TV segments during a s

Just a gal doing a bunch of TV segments during a super fun festival in a stunning place. 🥰 Love being a part of @mountaingamesvail put on by @vvfoundation.

Also absolutely love my incredible view from room @sitzmarkvail.

Ended the day sipping my first aperol of summer. This is my kick-off to summer!

Kicking off June at one of my favorite annual fest

Kicking off June at one of my favorite annual festivals. What a view from room @sitzmarkvail! Excited to share what I love about @mountaingamesvail on TV stations from San Antonio to Denver tomorrow morning. This is kicking off a wildly busy month for me…and Go Spurs Go!

On May 23, 2016, a 5:23am phone call and two words

On May 23, 2016, a 5:23am phone call and two words forever changed my world.

My mom could only get out “he’s gone,” before handing the phone to a police officer who told me Jimmy, my only sibling, had died. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years.

In a grief journey, time does help you navigate the pain, but some days on the calendar are harder than others. This past week I’ve felt like I’ve been spinning in circles trying the squelch my quiet anguish over this anniversary. I purposefully planned to be alone today giving myself permission to not be okay.

10 years ago I made a promise to my brother to not stay in a job or relationship if I was not 100% happy. I still live by that. It’s the reason I left hosting a tv show in Houston to go on a journey to joy….and that healing journey hadn’t stopped. It’s a journey I’m writing into a book.

I make a choice everyday to live with joy and view the world with a childlike wonderment, because he couldn’t. Wherever I go in the world, I know he’s is with me. Jimmy - you were my first friend - I love you always forever.

If you’re struggling on a grief journey, reach out. I’ll listen. I’m on the same journey too.

32 years of forecasting weather…and I still didn’t

32 years of forecasting weather…and I still didn’t see this coming in Alaska. 🌈🐋🧊

A rainbow appeared as we cruised into Endicott Arm…

And a whale surfaced below it.

Then the double rainbow stretched across the sky….

And an iceberg drifted by as if on cue.

I understand the science behind rainbows, but moments like this remind me why I still look up in awe.

Cruising through the Tongass National Forest aboard the Mist Cove with @theboatcompany, the world’s only nonprofit cruise line, felt like watching Alaska try to outdo itself.

This was a magical moment as Southeast Alaska reminded me why it’s one of the wildest places on Earth including its weather.🥰

This wasn’t a kayak tour. It was a floating ocean

This wasn’t a kayak tour. It was a floating ocean safari.🛶

Paddling through Nelson Bay in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest with @theboatcompany was immersion into a spectacular underwater world.

Crystal-clear water revealed starfish (or sea stars) everywhere, clinging to the rocks above and below the waterline at low tide.

Then came the rest of the magic: vibrant sea anemones, a bald eagle soaring overhead, a waterfall spilling into the picturesque bay, snacking on salty rock weed straight from the sea, and exploring glowing sea caves so vivid I might have even named one. 🥰

This is the Alaska most people never see. No crowds. No mega ships. Just wild coastline and a kaleidoscopic underworld for an incredible afternoon adventure.

#tongassnationalforest #theboatcompany #alaskacruise #oceanadventure #kayakadventures

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