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By PK | August 16, 2008
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I See Pink on the Weather Map - North Central Colorado Weather
By PK | August 15, 2008
I guess eventually it would begin, I just didn’t think it would start in the middle of August. Being of southern origin, I think of August as hot, humid and sticky. But today’s color is pink….a mix of rain and freezing rain in the Park Range Mountains around Mt. Zirkel, and Hwy 34 (Trail Ridge Road) in the Rocky Mountain National Park, portions of Routt National Forest, Never Summer Mountains, and Roosevelt National Forest as the storm front heads north east towards Wyoming.
The weatherman says this cold front won’t last long and soon we’ll be back to normal temperatures. Thank God for that!!! I’m not ready!
Click on my link for weather in the right column…enter my zip - 80487, and you’ll see PINK, too.
UPDATE - Light snow and slush were reported this morning on the way up to the eastbound Eisenhower tunnel, which remains open, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Up to two inches of snow could fall in elevations above 10,000 feet in Colorado due to this storm front.
Have a great weekend!
Topics: Colorado | 2 Comments »
The Stormy Skies of Colorado
By PK | August 15, 2008
I decided to post some pictures I took of stormy clouds in Colorado. As I gaze at them, I get the inspiration to write poetry. Whoa….wait a minute here. Poetry??? Me??? The last time I wrote poetry was about 35 years ago while sprawled across my bed as a teenager doing an English assignment. I have no desire to write poetry now, however inspired I may get by looking at these pictures, and fear any attempt to do so would further embarrass me with my skills of the English language. But, if these photos ’speak to you’ as they say, then by all means, let your creativity begin. I’ll even let you borrow my pen….
Topics: "Post Cards From the West", Colorado | 2 Comments »
Wyman Living History Ranch & Museum, Craig, Colorado
By PK | August 13, 2008
What a great way to get the kids geared up for back to school with a learning experience at Wyman Living History Ranch and Museum outside of Craig, located at 94350 Hwy 40. Watch their eyes light up full of wonder at the life-size, stuffed buffalo, actual photos of cowboys and residents from yonder years, antique toys, a sheepherder’s wagon, and Clyde the Elk.
The Pagoda Store, moved from it’s original location in Pagoda, takes you back 100 years in time to the age of cowboys, ranchers, and homesteaders as they lived their life here in Colorado purchasing their goods and supplies.
Topics: "Post Cards From the West", Colorado, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Wildlife and Hunting | 1 Comment »
Sweet…Elks Talking
By PK | August 12, 2008
I finally was able to get this video uploaded after many attempts and many cuts. Turn the volume up to hear the elk talking to one another. Mostly it’s the babies talking to their mothers, but is so sweet….
(they sound almost like birds)
Check out this video: Elks Talking
Cow Elks, Calf Elks and Young Bull Elks in the Rocky Mountain National Park
August 2008
Topics: "Post Cards From the West", Colorado, Wildlife and Hunting | No Comments »
North Inlet Trail, Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park
By PK | August 11, 2008
What’s there to do on a rainy day? Hiking…don’t let the rain stop you from getting outdoors! There are extra precautions you need to be aware of, such as flash floods and lightening, but as neither of these were the case, we decided to take advantage of the cooler weather and check out some trails. This is a picture of us going over Rabbit Ear’s Pass after we left Steamboat. We left Steamboat about 6:30am.
From Steamboat we took Hwy 40 south past Kremmling, then Hwy 34 towards Grand Lake. To locate the trail, take 278 headed towards Grand Lake, then bear left onto a paved road. Look for the sign pointing towards Tonahutu and North Inlet Trailheads. We arrived at the trailhead at 8:30am.
Topics: "About Us", "Laugh or Cry", "Post Cards From the West", Colorado, Hiking, Camping, Fishing,, Wildlife and Hunting | No Comments »
Four Wheelin’ Trip Routt National Forest, August 2008
By PK | August 8, 2008
One of many pleasures Routt National Forest holds for the outdoor enthusiasts is four wheelin’. It was hot and sticky in Steamboat, but up in these mountains with the wind in your face is cooling and relaxing. No traffic to hold you up, no red lights to stop your trek, just pure mountain air, wildlife, awesome scenery, and relaxation! We stopped to capture a picture of this isolated lake where there was once a ranch.
Topics: Colorado, Routt National Forest | 5 Comments »
Grand Lake, Colorado
By PK | August 8, 2008
On the western slopes to the entrance of the Rocky Mountain National Park, rests the town of Grand Lake. Nestled and surrounded by the Rocky Mountain National Park along state route 34 in north central Colorado is one of the first resort communities.
Grand Lake has an elevation of 8369′, here you’ll find pure mountain air and exceptional outdoor activities. In the summer you can enjoy fishing, boating, water-skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golf, dude ranches and horseback riding. But playtime doesn’t end with the summer, in the winter locals snowmobile or cross-country ski down the main street of town. Grand Lake is the snowmobile capital of Colorado. There’s also dog-sledding, snowshoeing and ice fishing in this small Alpine Village.
Come join us as we explore this charming, lakeside community.
Topics: "Post Cards From the West", Colorado, Hiking, Camping, Fishing,, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Wildlife and Hunting | 1 Comment »
Colorado Mountain Lions Visit Residential Areas
By PK | August 6, 2008
Mountain Lions are on the prowl and invading residential areas on the eastern slopes of the rockies. Two reports of these cats were recently documented, one in northern Boulder and the other in Idledale, about 14 miles southwest of Denver.
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From Longmont to Estes Park, Colorado on Rt. 36
By PK | August 5, 2008
Another leg of our journey from Steamboat to Longmont and back, is the trip along Rt. 36. On the way to Longmont we traveled through Big Thompson Canyon, but on the flip side we decided to take Rt. 36, part of which was Route 66 out of Longmont, also known as Spur 66. And boy, was I surprised. The closer we got to the Estes Park, the scenery was becoming more and more beautiful. It would make a lovely drive if you don’t want to pay the fees to enter the Rocky Mountain National Park. So get your map out and plan a drive down this road. We found it pretty busy on the Saturday evening we ventured Rt. 36, but well worth a little traffic.
If you’re not from this area and can’t enjoy this awesome drive, I hope you sincerely enjoy these pictures. I’d like to say that I love to hear from readers who may or may not ever come to Colorado, that through my website they can enjoy God’s beauty and ruggedness of these mountains.
Topics: "Post Cards From the West", Colorado | No Comments »
