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Friday, August 15th, 2008I 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. [...]
Wyman Living History Ranch & Museum, Craig, Colorado
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008What 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 [...]
Sweet…Elks Talking
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008I 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 [...]
North Inlet Trail, Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park
Monday, August 11th, 2008What’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 [...]
Four Wheelin’ Trip Routt National Forest, August 2008
Friday, August 8th, 2008One 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, [...]
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