How I ever missed this slice of heaven at Willis Gulch during leaf-peeping season blows my mind. Click for photos of this amazing trail, turquoise river, and waterfall near Leadville, Colorado!
A Secret Leaf-Peeping Heaven at Willis Gulch
The Shock of Fall Color in Colorado
Shocked by the arrival of fall? I was. Here in Colorado, the aspens are ablaze with golden fall color. For the first time in my life, I white-knuckled summer and didn't want to let go. Click for photos!
Dodging Bugling Elk and a Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
When a bull elk gathers his harem, and yearlings lurk nearby, watching them soon becomes dangerous! Click for photos and a video from Rocky Mountain National Park.
Fire and Ice in Colorado – September Snowstorm
Living in Colorado can be an adventure, but when snow meets ice from record-breaking heat to an early September snowstorm, it's a wild ride. Click for photos of the aftermath!
Was It a Sign or a Threat?
I'm one of those people who looks for signs from the Universe, but tend to ignore the threatening ones. As I looked into the sky, I wondered what kind of sign this could be!
On Fire in Colorado
Colorado is on fire. With four fires burning, so little contained, and smoke rolling in from California, the haze has become thick. Click for photos!
Backpacking to Jasper Lake, Indian Peaks Wilderness
Backpacking takes camping to another level. Click for a hike and loads of photos of Jasper and Devil's Thumb Lakes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado!
Wordless Wednesday – Tree Inspiration!
Last weekend, I went backpacking and was haunted by the trees. On Monday, I started writing another creepy tale. Click for the photos that inspired me!
A Beautiful Discovery at Brainard Lake!
When we headed up to Brainard Lake for a picnic and a hike, it never occurred to me that I would make a beautiful discovery. I had to share my photos with you. The overcast skies and heavy air felt more like Wisconsin, than Colorado. Thunderstorms predicted in the afternoon didn't stop me from grabbing... Continue Reading →
A Summer Escape to the Colorado Mountains
When the summer heat is on, there's no better escape than the mountains. During the Fourth of July weekend in Breckenridge, Colorado, Main Street had been packed with people, half of them without masks. We hiked in the wilderness instead. Now that masks are mandatory in Colorado, I looked forward to a hike and a... Continue Reading →
