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
Precariously perched on a rock outcropping on the Crystal River is a mining powerhouse dating back to 1893. Crystal Mill is one of the most iconic photographed spots in Colorado. The picturesque place had eluded me for years, partly because it has to be your destination. It’s between Glenwood Springs and Crested Butte. The closest town … Continue reading
On my last visit to Beaver Creek, I wanted to hike a trail I hadn’t done before and, boy, was I treated to a spectacular view on the Lost Buck Spur Trail. My friend Christy and I head up Elk Track Road from Beaver Creek Village. We did the 5 Senses Trail then followed the … Continue reading
Two of my cousins, Susan and Elizabeth, introduced me to this hike. Part of their childhood was spent in Evergreen, Colorado. It’s a delightful town nestled in the Foothills and just 45 minutes from Denver. A hike in Three Sisters gives you a variety of scenery from open meadows to granite boulder formations to hiking … Continue reading
Breckenridge, Colorado is one of my favorite mountain towns, especially this time of year. The crisp air, changing leaves, gorgeous days, and sweater weather make fall my favorite season. Golden aspen leaves glistening in the sunshine on a glorious fall day is hard to beat. My friend Melissa and I headed out on a … Continue reading
On a very warm, humid morning I hit the trail in Sam Houston National Forest. I covered about six miles on the Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) and didn’t see a soul on the trail. I started out from the trailhead off FM 1375 and headed toward Stubblefield Campground.The trail was easy to navigate as … Continue reading
Just nine miles east of Aspen on Highway 82, Independence Pass, are grottos. A grotto is a geological term for a cave or cavern. The Grottos near Aspen were formed by rushing water of the Roaring Fork River. There is only an elevation gain of 300 feet on the three-quarters of a mile loop making … Continue reading
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