If you think May just means mud in the Colorado mountains, you’re wrong. It’s a transition from snow and the grays and browns of winter to the vibrant shades of green of summer. The shoulder season as it’s called is a secret season for folks like me who enjoy strolling through a quaint mountain town … Continue reading
This is a story that began about two million years ago when alpine glaciers covered the mountains peaks and valley floors of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains like an icy blanket. The ridge that is home to Zapata Falls is a huge pile of rocks deposited thousands of years ago by a glacier. Water flowing … Continue reading
In the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area near Cleveland, South Carolina, is a heavily forested trail leading to a spectacular view of a 400-foot waterfall. To get to the trail, drive north of Caesars Head State on US 276 for a mile. You’ll see a large, paved parking lot on the right. Take the second right … Continue reading
It’s a historic rest stop with waterfalls. You can see one of them from South Carolina’s Highway 11, also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. It’s a small park, only about 60 acres, but it’s packed with nature and history. This hike is easy and great for families since it’s a one-mile loop to … Continue reading
Gem Lake is a local’s favorite in Estes Park, Colorado. It is part of Rocky Mountain National Park but doesn’t have the crowds of Bear Lake and other popular lakes in the park. I’ve hiked it multiple times, and well, it’s a true “gem” of a lake. It’s a 3.4-mile round trip hike that starts … Continue reading
It’s one of the most legendary places in the world in the a concert. You could also say workouts hit legendary status at the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Run the stairs and I bet you feel like Rocky Balboa when you hit the top….if you can still breathe at over 6,400 feet above … Continue reading
I’m always looking to explore new trails in Colorado. My cousin Susan suggestion Deer Creek Canyon in Littleton, so off I went to hit the trail. The bonus – my drive was only about 15 minutes to get there. There are 13.4 miles of trails in the 1,647 acres of Deer Creek Canyon Park. I … Continue reading
Joshua trees are known for their spiky leafed, branches reaching for the heavens are ubiquitous in most of Joshua Tree National Park, but not on this trail. The elevation is too low for the yuccas (Joshua trees don’t have rings so they are not really trees). Instead, you’ll find palm trees in this secluded oasis … Continue reading
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