Fall is a great time of year to explore Utah’s desert and canyon landscapes. Here are a few of my favorite lesser known areas and trails to explore in the state that I shared on ABC 4 Utah 4pm newscast. WORLD’S LONGEST ART GALLERY: Nine Mile Canyon is remote, but worth the effort. It’s in … Continue reading
Roxborough State Park is a gigantic geology jigsaw puzzle. It’s like the world-famous Red Rocks, which are just up the road, only without the crowds. I’ve hiked it several times, but on the first hike, I couldn’t help but think I’d stumbled upon a geological gem. Roxborough State Park is where the prairie meets the … Continue reading
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
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve fascinate me. I’ve visited the dunes several times and each time, the largest sand dunes in North America against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains take my breath away. With the shifting sand, it’s an ever changing landscape. On my most recent trip, as I was heading toward the … 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
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
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
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